UCslug Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I am starting my first W30 on Tuesday and am feeling good about following most rules but need some help with the "snack" rule. I work early so I generally have to have breakfast by 6:45am and then don't have lunch until 1pm. I can't make it through all that time without at least something to hold me over. I have been working on reducing the amount I eat, but still am starving by 10 or 11am. I generally eat either carrots with celery or a handful of nuts and a quarter of the pear (the other 2-3 quarters I eat with lunch). I know there isn't "technically" a rule against snacking other than to try and have a mini meal if I do snack. Any ideas about compliant things one could eat for a morning snack? I can make it through from lunch to dinner and I do eat a large breakfast so I can't just add more there. Thanks for any ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninglawyer88 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 2 hard boiled eggs, carrots/celery, and a handful of olives egg or chicken salad w/ veggies for dipping (the egg/chicken salad made with mayo takes care of your fat source) piece of chicken wrapped in lettuce w/ sliced avocado and tomato egg muffins w/ raw veggies small salad w/ leftover ground meat, salsa, avocado and anything else you want to put in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I think you will be surprised that you may be able to go 6 hours without food. It really can happen and your body will really like it. That being said, any small meal of protein, fat, and veggie will work. It is probably a best practice to avoid nuts and fruits in between meals. These are best as part of a meal. For my husband, I often pack a small container of beef stew, lamb curry, soup....anything we eat ... and freeze it for him to have in a pinch. I add mushroom, carrot, and/or sweet potato to almost all of my ground meats, so meatballs, taco meat, and meatloaf already have protein, fat, and veggie and make a nice couple of bites. Proscuito and asparagus or another veggie is also nice. (Applegate sells compliant prosciutto.) When in doubt, I err on the side of fat, specifically green olives because I find that they battle sugar cravings better than something like coconut flakes. I think it is important to treat this just like a meal. Decide if you are really hungry then sit with the mini-meal and savor it. Re-evaulate each day to see if you need it. You may be able to increase your other meals and more not need it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Ann** Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 If I just happen to have a day I'm starving, my quick thoughtless snack it hard boiled egg that I can buy in the cafe at my work, or raw nuts (also available in the cafe). If I pack a snack, its usually an avocado that I sprinkle with a little sea salt and a few squirts of lime. Those are the only snacks I do, if i need to snack b/c I'm doing something at work that doesn't allow me to eat my lunch at that moment. ETA: I will also sometimes do olives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCslug Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Thank you all for your great ideas! I am on Day 5 now and while I can't quite make it in the morning without a snack, I have reduced the amount I eat and am working towards making it from breakfast until lunch! I love all your recommendations and will be trying them this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennor Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I am also working on the snacks. Recently I have brought an egg in my purse. Anything more meal-like is impossible during work. Best of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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