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veggiequeen 08/26/2019

When are your times when the munchies hit?

I am up and work early but have dinner later. For me around 3 and later (7:30 or so) I started to plan ahead.

When I get home and changed I grab a snack... maybe a salad or a few chunks of cheese , some grapes and a few nuts or sunflower seeds, or a few wheat thins. A piece of fruit (sometimes a sliced apple or banana with a smidge of peanut butter ) some veggies (maybe a smidge of light dressing to dip em) or a yogurt. I have also grabbed a hard boiled egg for a quick fix as well. I try to plan something light for later too because most likely I will get the urge to nibble

Protein and nuts are supposed to be good for speeding metabolism (and a better option for a diabetic).--- Yogurt and dairy is supposed to be good for our bones (especially us antique ladies. lol)--- Fruits and veggies are supposed to be better for cutting calories and fat.

Is funny though... is a Catch 22. Everything is a good option for something, yet not as smart for something else. I decided to not freak out and just do all in moderation.

Was wondering... WHEN IS YOUR MUNCHY TIME? WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO GRAB?

lb7268 08/26/2019

Well this is not healthy, but I like ice cream later in the evening before bedtime. Especially in the summer time.

veggiequeen 08/26/2019

Oh no! My weakness! I am coming right over. haha A friend of my sister's did actually diet and was very careful and watched all day long. But she also loved ice cream. She would have a small bowl of frozen yogurt and a soft pretzel every night... her reward (and indulgence) and as a result she never felt deprived.

So what is your favorite flavor? Don't laugh, but mine is actually vanilla.

lb7268 08/26/2019

I like all ice cream except chocolate. If I had to pick one, Butter Pecan.

Anna1212 08/27/2019

I'm hungry most of the time which is a problem. I have definite snack urges a couple hours after breakfast and a hour or two after lunch and a couple hours after dinner. a small healthy snack usually won't satisfy my hunger. I am about 80 pounds overweight. anyway, here are some of my healthier snack items.
before bed,
plain yogurt with fruit and a little honey
pop corn with nutritional yeast on top
toast and peanut butter
a salad
tea and dark chocolate
hummus and avacado on crackers or pita bread
smoothy with milk/almond milk and a banana
home made banana "ice cream"

anything with protein and fat satisfies me longer and eating more fruit seems to help with the hunger pangs too but I don't eat enough of either one.

anything with protein and fat

veggiequeen 08/27/2019

@anna... Those sound good. I am curious--- what is the yeast on the popcorn for? (what benefit and flavor?)

@lb... I like almost all flavors too. Not a fan of black cherry or coffee flavors though.

Anna1212 08/27/2019

Nutritional yeast or brewer's yeast as it is sometimes called has a kind of cheezy flavor. it's in the form of dry yellow flakes. you kind find it in the health food store. I think it has a lot of vitamin B and is supposed to be very healthy. I sprinkle it on top of pasta dishes, soups, whatever, to add some flavor. if you put it on popcorn, make sure you pop the corn in oil or sprinkle on oil or butter after popping so the flakes have something to stick to. it is delicious!

my favorite ice cream is actually coffee ice cream but I can eat any ice cream! it's one of the food I try not to bring home because I cannot be "trusted" with it.

do you have food you don't bring home in large quantities because of self control issues/you love them too much.

some of mine are

ice cream
cheese
potato chips/pretzels/any cracker really
cake (any pastry really)
whipping cream
nuts like almonds and walnuts
bagels
and more
I know people who can buy a big bag of chips or a gallon of ice cream and just portion out a little bit each day. unfortunately, I can't control myself.

i'm safe to bring home fruit and veges and oatmeal and yogurt and stuff like that. but that other stuff, watch out, it's a guaranteed binge.

jeffneedshelp 08/28/2019

I eat keto. Plenty of snacks to nibble.

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