cameoabigail Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 So I've read the rules and recommendations post,but I'm such a rule lover that I'd love more direction on snacking. I'm on day 2 and I'm wanting some snacks. I had a banana earlier, but know it was because my breakfast was too small...something I need to correct tomorrow through meal prep tonight. But anyway, dinner is in a few hours and I really want an apple and almond butter in the meantime. What are all y'alls thought on snacking and if I should stop, HOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ShannonM816 Posted June 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2015 If you're truly hungry -- as in, you'd eat something bland like steamed fish and broccoli -- then it's okay to eat, but you should have a mini meal of protein, fat, and vegetables. And then you should increase your meal sizes going forward to avoid being hungry between meals. If you're just wanting something because you usually have a snack, or you're bored, or upset, or whatever, then don't have a snack. Drink a glass of water or a cup of tea. Go for a walk, work on a craft project, read a book, call a friend, organize your closet -- do something else to distract yourself until that desire for a snack goes away. If you're consistently craving sweets over the course of several days, up the amount of fat you're eating at your meals, and make sure you're including starchy vegetables at least once per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Fruit should be eaten with, or as part of a meal, not as a snack as it will cause a spike in your blood sugar.If you MUST snack (litmus test: you'd eat something really bland like white fish & steamed broccoli) make it a mini meal of protein & fat. If you're not that hungry then the need to snack is likely a habit that needs to go...The best thing you can do is to up the size of your meals to cut out the need for snacking at all. This will help keep your blood sugars stable throughout the day, and allow your digestive system some time to rest.Make sure you are sticking to the meal template of 1-2 palm size pieces of protein, 1-3 cups of veggies, and 1-2 thumb size pieces of fat (or a handful of olives or coconut flakes, or home made mayo etc), and remember that these recommendations are for minimums, so don't be afraid to eat more. ETA: Shannon beat me to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 2, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 2, 2015 Being hungry enough to eat something between meals should inspire you to eat bigger meals. It is okay to eat a snack today, but if you don't increase the size of your meals tomorrow so that you don't get hungry for a snack, then it is no longer okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgymama Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Snacking is my DOWNFALL. That is why I have been trying so very hard to break this habit during my whole3o. I have had some snacks in the way of a couple lara bars (swypo for me I have learned so not having anymore during my whole30) and handful of almonds here and there but again trying to not make it a daily habit at all! Adjust meals accordingly and hopefully that will help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaGirl Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It's an adjustment for our minds too..Once you break the habit it gets way easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I was used to having a mid morning snack. The first couple days I was starving and snacking on fruit. Now if I'm hungry I cant wait for dinner to be ready, I grab a handful of almonds and eat while I finish cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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