Return of the Snackers Club

Based on Michelle and Tracy's posts... look like we need a return of the Snackers Club. So, folks, how did you do during your trouble hours whether mornings, afternoons or evenings. For me, problem hours are evenings when my time is unstructured, meals can be unplanned, etc. I tend to grab a piece or two of cheese, a low-carb bar, some nuts, and it goes downhill from there. So, how'd you do today? Kathy

Kathy the same for me, night time is my problem, not eating a good dinner then snacking all night. My husband too, he had the surgery in March and he too is a big snacker. Chips I never eat before now I cant get enough of the baked lays! Geniene

Oh yummy baked lays!!! I really like those!! For me, I'm stuck on popcorn this past week or so. I eat two cereal bowls full. Laurie

Nighttime is my absolute worst time. I will eat a good dinner and then about an hour or two later the hounds are released! Today I've been gone all day so food's not been too bad. B: banana, about 1-1/2 cups blueberries, 2 oz roast beef, 2 string cheese (this was eaten over the course of about an hour or so while driving) L: Jack in the Box Bruschetta Ciabatta - I really thought this would be healthy but it was LOADED with cheese and mayo - not a great choice D: about 2 oz chicken cooked in the crock pot with chicken broth, lemon juice, capers and garlic (YUMMY), 1/2 cup green beans, 1/2 cup brown rice S: sauteed yellow squash and zucchini (about 1/2 of a large yellow squash and 1 small zucchini) in about a tbsp butter and tsp of olive oil I had 48 oz of water, 2 bottles of diet green tea, and a 24 oz decaf, soy, sf hazelnut caramel latte. I had my vitamin, calcium, and iron today I'm really wanting to eat something else right now - I'm thinking of getting a kashi granola bar, but it's almost 11 and time for bed. So, nope, not gonna do it.

My troublesome time is whenever I am not in the office - so evenings and weekends. When I'm at work, I'm busy and I don't even have a desire to snack. But when I'm not working, I'm bored and wanting something to eat to fill the void. Anyway, as for last night's snacks. I did pretty well, I think, unless I'm forgetting something. I put out a bowlful of gorgeous strawberries so I could grab one or two of those rather than pretzels, crackers, or s/f cookies. I did visit the pretzel bag a couple of times, but no s/f cookies. When I got home from work , I noticed that someone had bought a large bag of regular potato chips and left them in plain view. Man, were they calling to me!!!! But I didn't open them, not because I was being so good, but because I didn't want to hear any snide remarks from the characters at my house. Anyway, it was not a bad evening all-in-all.

Hi Maysters, Evenings are the hardest temptation times for me. Other family members are snacking and watching tv or movies and I want my snackies too ! What has helped me the most is attending Weigh****chers again. I learn so much from the others there ideas for low pt. snacks and ideas of how they get thru the munchie moments. Our instructor is the absolute best I've ever seen and is very motivating and inspiring. I think the support in person really helps me and the feedback on the scale keeps me honest and pressing on. I have recently gotten some recipies there that have gotten me thru some tough spots and ideas for the 4th of July picnics that saved the day for me. Last week the instructor told us of these mini bagels that are only 2 pts. I bought some in 2 flavors and they have saved my neck several times this wk. They are very filling ( ya know how bread fills up our pouches easily) I've been experimenting topping them w/ lt. cream cheese, a dusting of cinnamon sugar, pumpkin butter and just plain. I've taken them along when I'm out and they are very portable and have been a help in a pinch. I eat very little bread especially because of the full feeling that accompanies it...but I have found that full feeling helps me to stop grazing because nothing can fit in anyhow Also keeping sf yogurt on hand and fresh fruit helps me have lots of choices when the others are munching on chips and little Debbie {Devil } cakes. Last of all writing down every bite lick and taste (BLT'S) is utterly important to me cuz w/food I can be such a liar ( that's how I got MO )and relying on memory is ...well not a system that works for me. Also I pray every day to be able to abstain from compulsive eating and read the OA For today daily meditation. The frank honesty helps me face myself and is a reality check I need. Mary