Secret Foods That Has Made Your Journey Easier?

[Dibley Dawn 84]

What a great topic. my ideas are more snacky since i now tend to snack when i can't cook a whole meal.

Greek Yogurt- I add the plain Greek Yogurt to my baked potato and use it in place of sour cream to add Protein. I haven't had sour cream in over a year and I don't miss it.

Pretzel Thins- something like 20 of them is a serving and 120 calories and I dip them in humus. Love Humus...plus I only eat about 10 before I'm satisfied.

Almonds- i usually grab a low calorie cheese stick and with each bite of cheese, I'll eat an almond or two. the cheese lubricates it and gives me Protein, plus keeps me full. One cheese stick and maybe 15 or 20 almonds is a perfect mid morning snack for me.

Snap Pea crisps- little baked edamame in a bag. (also, veggie stick chips, same type of thing w/ different taste) I found them at Walmart. 22 pieces per serving for around 120 calories. these are great if you are a snacker and like potato chips. you get the feeling of eating chips out of the bag without all of the greasy chippiness. they are delicious!

Flat Out bread- this stuff is also at walmart in the deli/ bread section. it's flat bread that is low calorie and high in protein. i believe it has 7 - 9 grams of protein. i bake it in the oven with low fat/low calorie cheese and pizza toppings for a wonderful low calorie/ high protein pizza that is beyond filling and so, so delicious. http://www.flatoutbread.com/ their website has other great ideas, but i only like thin crunchy breads now, so i bake it or toast it.

Fiber One Brownies- Holy cow, these have saved my life. they are 90 calories each. I pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds, add a dollop of low cal/fat free whipped cream and eat it with a fork. It's an amazing after dinner dessert that feels opulent but is actually good for you. The trick is eating it with a fork when it's nice and warm and not just eating it like a brownie out of your hand. It feels more like a reward than an afterthought and you can really spend time enjoying it. HIGHLY recommended. also kills that chocolate craving so I don't feel deprived.

I'm sure i'll think of more...

[jennifer1 180]

Ohhh I love those brownies..but i've never microwaved it with coolwhip..sounds yummy

[Dibley Dawn 84]

it is truly life changing! give it a try. totally makes the brownie taste even better.

[Dibley Dawn 84]

Also....another little tip. I live in NYC, so I don't really have a set schedule. I ALWAYS keep an emergency bar with me just in case I can't get home in time to eat or if I running late and don't really have time for lunch. I discovered the Cliff Builder bars. they are 20g of Protein and about 270 calories...but they are Meal Replacement bars and not meant for a snack.

I only thought of it because I didn't have time to leave my desk at lunch today and was glad I had this little guy in my desk drawer for just such an emergency. I got more Protein than if I would have ordered delivery from some local restaurant and I was perfectly satisfied.

They have several flavors but my favorite is the mint one.

You can save a little money by buying them from Sam's Club (or probably Costco) they have chocolate and Peanut Butter flavor at Sam's.

[readytogoforit 172]

OMG the salmon with salsa sounds soooo good !!! Can't wait to try that.

I have been roasting a turkey breast every week. I baste with lo sod. chic broth. this week I wrapped it in foil for the 1st hour ( with carrots, onion and celery) it is so moist and tasty. I like to warm some with veggies, cold on a salad. I have not been bored by the taste of this meat!

I love Fage yogurt too; mixed with applesauce or fresh fruit. love how much Protein I get!

I have started eating sardines. I eat them on wheat thins flatbread (2 of them) great Protein and good fat!

I have been eating a lot of spinach lately. I love it raw in salad, steamed with protein. I just love it and by it by the lb!

This is a great topic. Always looking for some new food ideas!

[bandedjeremy 5]

My wife and I were banded the same day. We bought a Vitamix and use it for everything! We are wondering all the time how we ever lived without it. We make high Protein Soups for after a fill, use it as a regular blender, make smoothies that the kids love and wait for it..... ice cream. The ice cream is the best. Depending on what flavor you make it is 70-100 cal per 1.5 cups and 7-15 protein. Oh yeah, it only takes 10 min to make and clean up. Tastes awesome too. And no, I'm not a door to door Vitamix salesman.

[phatkatblue 45]

for the sweet tooth that lives on in me I've found sweet potato and vegetable pancakes (golden brand) yummy and only 70 cals!

[Holly Dolly 575]

crazy to think what I am hooked on now is carrots! I peel them, and julienne slice them. Sprinkle a little bit of salt, pepper and olive oil and I bake them. Finish them off with the broiler to toast them a little and I can eat these all day! I make extra so I can have with my lunches.

[Passionatehrt 15]

for the sweet tooth that lives on in me I've found sweet potato and vegetable pancakes (golden brand) yummy and only 70 cals!

Where do you find these?

[Passionatehrt 15]

for the sweet tooth that lives on in me I've found sweet potato and vegetable pancakes (golden brand) yummy and only 70 cals!

Where do you find these?

[okiekatt 40]

Humus has been brought up more then once, I have to try it now hummmmmmus

[ladyTy 5]

I made a portabello mushroom cap pizza just sauce and spinach with some shredded cheese its yummy

[Allison0927 329]

Not a food but in the evening I drink plain - black Decaf cofee it tricks my brain into thinking its Soup and helps me not to eat...

[1shauna1 129]

Jealous. My doc said no gassy foods like Beans. Any gas problems with them. An carbonated drinks are a no no also

I've had beans, no issue. I'm drinking a Diet Coke as we speak. Sometimes the carbonation does bother me but not usually. For foods; I find that Jerky is usually good (which is weird because it can be dry sometimes, but it's not like dry chicken which is death). Lately I've been sauteing some mushrooms & peppers in sesame oil, then stir frying some tofu shiritaki noodles. They have about 20 calories for the whole bag and no carbs. I get them at Sobey's here in Canada, I'm sure they have them at U.S. grocery stores too.

[carlamcgrath 2]

I'm having a hard time finding food. I am lactose intolerant and I can't have gluten