[till ur there]

Ah the 2 Big Diet Obstacles: Munchys and Hungrys !

I thought that it might help to put up a big list of foods that really save your diets! My main problem- and everyone elses - is 1) The Snacking Urge and 2) The Hungerr!!

So if everyone can add to a big list of what things really help them, I'm sure we can all learn something.




POPCORN:

My little miracle worker is popcorn- 94% fat free. It's low in sodium and only 240 calories per bag which is a HUGE BAG! I force myself to never pick up more than 1 piece of popcorn at a time. Munchys come in 2 types: salty and sweet- and guess what! Popcorn does too!! YAY! The lightly salted one keeps me drinking water which makes me more full and I still get the crunch. BEST of all, it actually fills me up! So IF I've been eating popcorn, by the time dinner rolls around, I always end up eating a MUCH smaller dinner, sometimes half my dinner or less which leaves room for the 2nd half later or dessert! Popcorn is my little miracle food! It's saved me soooo many unhealthy munchies and calories!

For the munchy people, a bag lasts for Hours and is crunchy and is either salty or sweet depending on which ones you get and you don't have to kick yourself over calories even if you've been eating it all day long!

For the hungry people, it's very filling! A whole bag of popcorn will definitely take the edge off hunger at the Least! For me, it total fills me up and if I'm craving food more than a snack, I'll put some basil and garlic powder on it and voila- it's like a meal!

ALMONDS:

High in calorie (7 calories each) but eat 10 and all of a sudden you're not hungry for hours. A little miracle nut. Peanuts and cashews etc are not as good- lower protein, higher fat, etc.

SUGAR FREE FRUIT POPS:

15 calories a pop! If you haven't left enough calories in your day for dessert, you definitely have enough room for this! Also since they're cold, you eat them much slower!

WARM WATER FROM THE TAP:

Sounds weird I know but if you're getting hungry and your next meal is a long ways off, chugging a glass of warm water makes you feel like you've just eaten! Sometimes I do this after dinner if I still feel hungry.

SUGAR FREE JELLO CUPS:

Lots of flavors, 10 calories a cup! If I'm really feeling munchy for something sweet, I'll have 3 or 4 of these! It only adds up to 30 or 40 calories and you can eat a few different flavors!

ZERO CALORIE CHOCOLATE SAUCE + CARAMEL SAUCE

WOW a lifesaver! No more chocolate cravings! I agree with the idea that you have to indulge once in a while (sunday is my day for 1 indulgence) or you'll never stick to a diet for long. Well every single indulgence ended up being chocolate until I found these! They're not Perfect but it sure takes the edge off! The chocolate is thick and you can put it in cottage cheese or dip strawberries (50 calories per cup) into it or drizzle it over raspberries (65 calories per cup). The caramel is perfect for apple slices or even to mix with the chocolate!

Yay for Zero Calorie deliciousness!

Hope this helps everyone!

[Kim K]

till ur there, where in the grocery store can sugar free jello cups be found? I looked around and could not find them but I'd love to get some! Also, where can you find zero calorie chocolate sauce? Your ideas are great!!

[MBN]

If I'm hungry a big lettuce salad with Walden Farms calorie-free dressing can fill me up with very few calories.

I recently found sugar-free strawberry glaze at the grocery store, it's something like 10 calories per 3 tablespoons, and it tastes like the real thing!! I can have 2 cups of sliced strawberries with this topping and it's like strawberry pie.

[prinny]

Tuna, fat free hot dogs, laughing cow cheese.

My hungries are brought on by protein cravings usually.

[beerab]

I cut up cauliflower and eat it with 2 tbsps of fat free ranch dressing. I believe that's like a 200 calorie snack and it's VERY filling

[Sheena41]

I like hot air popped popcorn, laughing cow wedges or baby carrots. If I crave sweet the sugar free jello is good. I also like mini bagels with ff cream cheese.

[Shannon in ATL]

string cheese, tuna, canned salmon or chicken, a protein bar if it is all I have. Like Prinny, my hunger is usually triggered by a protein urge, too. If I ignore it or go carby I regret it later.

ETA - ooo, I just remembered chocolate dipped cinnamon altoids. They are low cal and satisfy the chocolate crave for me, leave a nice cinnamon taste afterward.

[MugCanDoIt]

Boiled eggs.....the whites are 17 calories so you can eat a ton and it is low calorie!
Soy Nuts---lots of protein and less fat than other nuts.

[Nigelswife]

All great Idea's! Here are some things I do. A rice cake is only 35 calories and I spread laughing cow cheese on it which is another 35 calories. 70 Calories total. I also dip mini carrots in hummus. The hummus is about 70 calories for 3 tablespoons.

[till ur there]

Originally Posted by Kim K

till ur there, where in the grocery store can sugar free jello cups be found? I looked around and could not find them but I'd love to get some! Also, where can you find zero calorie chocolate sauce? Your ideas are great!!

You should be able to find them in the refrigerated section near the pudding and cheese. That's where it is in my supermarket at least. I get them in 12 packs and they just came out with new flavors!! =)

[till ur there]

Originally Posted by Kim K

till ur there, where in the grocery store can sugar free jello cups be found? I looked around and could not find them but I'd love to get some! Also, where can you find zero calorie chocolate sauce? Your ideas are great!!

Oh sorry- I forgot about the chocolate sauce. I just came across it in my supermarket in a weird place so I don't know really where you'd find it. In my supermarket I found it right above the berry section near the rest of their zero calorie products. If you really can't find it, you can always try getting it online but I know that's a pain. Might be worth it though. =)

[dancerindenver]

Great suggestions, all! I'm going to add a bunch of them to my grocery shopping list!!

[Kim K]

till ur there, thank you! I didn't think to look in the refrigerated section for the jello! As for the chocolate sauce, I now know where to start looking!

[Cebsme]

For the chocolate sauce look near the pharmacy section, sounds strange I know, but I find that type of stuff near the diabetic foods, which are over by the pharmacy section.

[Kim K]

Cebsme, great idea!! Thanks!!!