Snack Suggestions

[MFoster9812 24]

Ok so I go back on regular food tomorrow ill be 6 weeks out and I need good Protein snack ideas please ready set go........

[Teachamy 1,042]

Nuts--I eat 28 almonds, or 24 cashews

Quest bars--I eat 1/2 of one

sugar free popsicles--I eat 1-2

WW string cheese--I usually eat 2

yogurt--Kinda sick of it right now, but I tend to eat Dannon Light and Fit Greek

Veggies and hummus

And I consider coffee with cream a meal! (JK--but I do enjoy it and always log it in MFP)

Enjoy eating again! GO SLOW!

[Recycled 2,182]

With meal limits of about 3 ounces, all eating seems like Snacks. Meals during the day, seem tedious and take an inordinate amount of time to prepare. They are kind of a nuisance, but make adapting to such a small meal less difficult.

However, my evening and late night TV watching still encourages old habits of springing up during commercials for a snack. I try to save enough calories during the day so I can accommodate the snacking urges with some high Protein, easy to eat Snacks. Turkey Jerky is one of those snack. Measure out an ounce (DON't eat from the bag) and nibble away. Takes awhile to eat and chew and adds about 15g of Protein. Another is almonds. Or string cheese. Whatever it is, never eat from the bag or package. You won't be able to control the portion. Measure or count a serving and put it in a small dish and put the bag BACK. You'll find other snacks as you progress. I just try to make everything I eat a kind of "protein first" type of thing. Enjoy.

Edited June 4, 2014 by Recycled

[BigGirlPanties 957]

Nuts may not be something you can have just yet... but almonds are a staple in my life now.

One snack I make are parmesan chips ... I spray a baking sheet (or use parchment paper) put small piles of shredded parmesan (in bag, or freshly grated not in green container) and pat them down a bit...they don't spread much... bake for about 8 minutes at 350... I top with salsa... I put them on a plate, top them and sit down and eat them slowly and enjoy the bit of crunch and savory taste... you can use them for your hummus and other items like that as well as just plain, if you like...

They are an easy "go to" by making up a batch to have on hand... as stated above... bag up individual servings for yourself, you will be grateful you did in the long run!

Edited June 4, 2014 by BigGirlPanties

[MFoster9812 24]

Thank all so much I really want to be successful with this and make right choices....those parmesan chips sound amazing

[BigGirlPanties 957]

@MFoster9812

My therapist is an addiction counselor and she had a RNY about 10 years ago...so this is something she does for treats... I have even put on a bit of mozzarella and Tomato sauce...mini pizzas....etc... you will find TONS of things to top it with ...and a few fill you up nicely for a snack...good luck to you

[hrhlaurie 185]

Nuts may not be something you can have just yet... but almonds are a staple in my life now.

One snack I make are parmesan chips ... I spray a baking sheet (or use parchment paper) put small piles of shredded parmesan (in bag, or freshly grated not in green container) and pat them down a bit...they don't spread much... bake for about 8 minutes at 350... I top with salsa... I put them on a plate, top them and sit down and eat them slowly and enjoy the bit of crunch and savory taste... you can use them for your hummus and other items like that as well as just plain, if you like...

They are an easy "go to" by making up a batch to have on hand... as stated above... bag up individual servings for yourself, you will be grateful you did in the long run!

Oh, how soon can I have these? Thanks for sharing the recipe.