How to Lose Weight While Eating Snacks
Are you aware that while you are on a diet, if no one looks at you what you are eating, then that food item doesn't have any calories! Obviously, there is absolutely no truth in this, but unfortunately many people think this way.
Do you eat because you are angry, upset or bored? Do you feel your afternoons to be incomplete without having a chocolate bar? If you want to lose weight, you might be having a feeling of guilt about snacks.
When I ask many people about their food intakes at around 4 pm, most of them, especially women, chuckle nervously.
This is the time when they are generally taken over by the 'Snack Monster'.
These people tend to give up their diet sooner or later or they make up lame excuses for themselves to continue eating without feeling bad about it.
They come up with silly justifications like "Oh, it doesn't matter since it was fat free" or "the calories didn't count since no one noticed".
I would like to tell you that a healthy and good diet for weight loss doesn't mean that you would be starving for food.
Weight can be reduced without feeling guilty or hungry.
You can easily control your 'Snack Monster' by having healthy snacks and you are bound to achieve success in your weight loss journey.
Rather than feeling disappointed over snacking, you should look to select your snacks cleverly.
What foods to consider? You should choose foods that:
Whether you are at home or in office or anywhere else, keep in mind to go for only the healthy options.
Do you eat because you are angry, upset or bored? Do you feel your afternoons to be incomplete without having a chocolate bar? If you want to lose weight, you might be having a feeling of guilt about snacks.
When I ask many people about their food intakes at around 4 pm, most of them, especially women, chuckle nervously.
This is the time when they are generally taken over by the 'Snack Monster'.
These people tend to give up their diet sooner or later or they make up lame excuses for themselves to continue eating without feeling bad about it.
They come up with silly justifications like "Oh, it doesn't matter since it was fat free" or "the calories didn't count since no one noticed".
I would like to tell you that a healthy and good diet for weight loss doesn't mean that you would be starving for food.
Weight can be reduced without feeling guilty or hungry.
You can easily control your 'Snack Monster' by having healthy snacks and you are bound to achieve success in your weight loss journey.
Rather than feeling disappointed over snacking, you should look to select your snacks cleverly.
What foods to consider? You should choose foods that:
- Can make you give the feeling of fullness
- Give adequate energy to your body
- Supply essential nutrients
- Whole grains: Whole grain food items have good amounts of fiber and carbohydrates.
These provide your body with instant energy which lasts for a long time.
Whole grain crisp breads and low-fat whole grain crackers are good options. - Vegetables and fruits: Fresh vegetables and fruits are excellent to consume since they fill your stomach and also give various nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals.
They also contain very less amount of calories. - Low-fat dairy products: Dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese are rich in proteins, calcium and other nutrients as well.
However, make sure you select only the low-fat versions. - Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds are rich in proteins and also make you feel fuller for a long period of time.
But, many of them have a lot of calories, so don't consume them too much.
Whether you are at home or in office or anywhere else, keep in mind to go for only the healthy options.
