This is the place where we'll gather to keep track of our "Lose it 2 win it" weight loss contest progress, to share our experiences and encouragement with others and to get tips to help us along the way.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Snacks under 150 calories! yay!! (and they won't take points away from you either!)
You guys are doing AMAZING!!! the first week is always the hardest because it is when we are trying to get our bodies used to doing things we didn't to before, and to stop doing (and eating) some that we used to. So to keep you going, here are some great snacks ideas that will take your hunger away, but not your points and most important of all, not your results!!!
1. Mini tostada
Spread 1/4 cup of nonfat refried beans on a small tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and a sprinkle of your favorite cheese.
2. Frozen grapes
Freeze 1 cup of grapes and enjoy them as if they’re sorbet.
3. Greek yogurt with honey
Mix one teaspoon of honey into half a cup of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt.
4. Cinnamon apple
Sprinkle an apple with cinnamon for a treat that tastes more decadent than it is.
5. Almost apple pie
Try 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce with a hint of cinnamon.
6. Jicama
Chop one and a half cups of jicama and add a splash of lemon juice and a pinch of salt for a tangy, refreshing treat.
7. Carrots with hummus
Crunch on 9 or 10 baby carrots with a side of 2 tablespoons of hummus.
8 Eggs with guacamole
Hard boil an egg and replace the yolk with 2 tablespoons of guacamole for a protein-packed snack.
9. Mediterranean tomato
Dice one medium tomato and top with 2 tablespoons feta cheese and a pinch of salt.
10. Eggs with spinach
Scramble 3 egg whites with one-half cup of raw spinach and 1 Tbsp. of feta cheese.
11. Santa Fe black beans
Combine one-quarter cup black beans, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 Tbsp. of nonfat Greek yogurt for a hearty snack.
12. Tuna salad
Mix together 2 ounces of water-packed tuna with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
13. Cottage cheese and melon
Combine three-quarters of a cup of melon with one-quarter cup of nonfat cottage cheese for a sweet dessert.
14. Spiced cottage cheese
Mix 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese with a pinch of chili powder and a pinch of curry powder. Top with chopped scallions if desired.
15. Frozen nutty banana
Roll half a peeled banana in one Tbsp. chopped peanuts, pressing so that nuts stick to the banana. Freeze. Enjoy!
16. Japanese avocado
Mash up one half of an avocado and combine with with 1/4 tsp. soy sauce, 1/4 tsp. sesame seeds, and a drizzle of rice wine vinegar.
17. Turkey tartine
Top one slice whole grain bread with 2 slices deli turkey and 1 tsp. mustard.
18. Monkey snack
Cut up one half of a banana and dip it in 2 tsp. nut butter and then 1 tbsp. granola.
19. Italian cucumbers
Cut up 2 cucumbers and enjoy them with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
20. Black bean salad
For a snack with protein and fiber, mix 1/4 cup drained black beans, one chopped tomato, half of green bell pepper chopped, and a pinch of chili powder.
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