First: You need to identify your cravings:
Sweet, Salt or Crunch?
Now, plan to have a
Now, plan to have a
healthy alternative substitute.
For sweet:
try sugar -free candies
sugar free jello snacks
Crystal Light drink mix
a small piece of fruit
a couple of healthy whole grain cookies or crackers
For salt:
popped popcorn
low fat pretzels
lo fat string cheese
high protein jerky
2 oz raw walnuts or almonds
Second: Plan Ahead/Shop Healthy
Be prepared by having these snacks
ready-to-go in your fridge or on your shelf
already packed in snack bags so you can grab on the go.
already packed in snack bags so you can grab on the go.
Use those snack bags for portion control.
Third: ALWAYS have alternatives handy
Are you on the road a great deal? If you don't want to
Are you on the road a great deal? If you don't want to
fall for a fast food stop or high calorie coffee fix then
here is what you can keep handy, even in your car.
here is what you can keep handy, even in your car.
sugar free gum or sugarless candies
rice cakes or nuts in snack bags on hand
whole grain crackers
whole grain crackers
Keep these at your desk, in your car
or in your gym bag or wherever
you might find yourself faced with a craving.
Always drink plenty of water to stop
those cravings cold, too.
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Taking it one day at a time.....Breathe!!
