Comments on: The Ancient Art of Snack-Fu http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/ Culturally Sound Tools, Tips, and Advice Wed, 23 May 2012 18:35:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Erika Nicole Kendall http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-761231 Erika Nicole Kendall Wed, 02 May 2012 00:18:41 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-761231 Honestly...if you get the urge, instead of walking towards the ice cream? Walk towards the shower. Also? Make it easy on yourself. Stop buying the ice cream. If you can't control yourself when it comes to the treats? Stop bringing them in the house. Honestly…if you get the urge, instead of walking towards the ice cream? Walk towards the shower.

Also? Make it easy on yourself. Stop buying the ice cream. If you can’t control yourself when it comes to the treats? Stop bringing them in the house.

]]> By: Shani http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-760794 Shani Tue, 01 May 2012 20:35:50 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-760794 Ok so my weakness is late at night after dinner and all im thinking about is ice cream or something bad...LOL I can do good ALL day no cheating but come bedtime I want a treat and that is the worst time b/c im heading to sleep...any sugestions? Ok so my weakness is late at night after dinner and all im thinking about is ice cream or something bad…LOL I can do good ALL day no cheating but come bedtime I want a treat and that is the worst time b/c im heading to sleep…any sugestions?

]]> By: Jasna http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-747410 Jasna Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:57:32 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-747410 A mini package of dried plums, apricots or grapes when I feel like something sweet; nuts and a tic-tac plastic case filled with sunflower seeds if I'm bored. Don't really feel hungry in between meals, mostly just get thirsty. I have thought of carrying actual fruit, just for the sake of not always having the same snacks, but feel a bit self-concious about just randomly pulling a banana out of my bag.... >_< A mini package of dried plums, apricots or grapes when I feel like something sweet; nuts and a tic-tac plastic case filled with sunflower seeds if I’m bored.
Don’t really feel hungry in between meals, mostly just get thirsty.

I have thought of carrying actual fruit, just for the sake of not always having the same snacks, but feel a bit self-concious about just randomly pulling a banana out of my bag…. >_<

]]> By: shelle http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-510746 shelle Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:11:08 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-510746 what about dried cranberries and other dried fruits.....I love the ones from trader joes . what about dried cranberries and other dried fruits…..I love the ones from trader joes .

]]> By: Erika Nicole Kendall http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-199953 Erika Nicole Kendall Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:24:51 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-199953 Kinda sweet, but thumbs up! Kinda sweet, but thumbs up!

]]> By: Tasha http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-199921 Tasha Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:56:07 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-199921 how do you feel about raisons? how do you feel about raisons?

]]> By: Shante http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-69912 Shante Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:08:54 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-69912 I only eat meat at dinner and eggs for breakfast. I have two snacks a day a green smoothie in the am but in the afternoon it is usually yogurt, nuts or fruit. Sometimes it gets a bit boring and that is when I start wanting chips or something. I'm thinking having few other healthy options would cut down on that. I only eat meat at dinner and eggs for breakfast. I have two snacks a day a green smoothie in the am but in the afternoon it is usually yogurt, nuts or fruit. Sometimes it gets a bit boring and that is when I start wanting chips or something. I’m thinking having few other healthy options would cut down on that.

]]> By: Erika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-69904 Erika Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:55:36 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-69904 That's what - dehydrated meat? I say go for it. I'm not a huge meat eater, and I don't advocate excessive intake of it... but its up to each individual to determine the best balance for themselves, IMO. :) That’s what – dehydrated meat? I say go for it. I’m not a huge meat eater, and I don’t advocate excessive intake of it… but its up to each individual to determine the best balance for themselves, IMO. :)

]]> By: Shante http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-69893 Shante Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:24:11 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-69893 What do you think about things like turkey and beef jerky? It can be made at home and is really easy to do. For those times when you want something other than nuts and seeds which I do love. I make a chipotle lime nut mix. What do you think about things like turkey and beef jerky? It can be made at home and is really easy to do. For those times when you want something other than nuts and seeds which I do love. I make a chipotle lime nut mix.

]]> By: Twinmom http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-13117 Twinmom Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:42:54 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-13117 I love snacking! :) here are some of mine for home and on the run: -Greek yogurt -fruit (berries mostly) -kale chips -cheese (string or 1oz pc of sharp cheddar) -nuts -flax & raisan bar -KIND bars (Statbucks or health food store quick pick) I travel to different schools for my job and sometimes lunch is in my car between schools But I always leave the house with a cooler packed with clean food and water! Even my kids know to pack snacks and water anytime we leave the house. :) I love snacking! :) here are some of mine for home and on the run:

-Greek yogurt
-fruit (berries mostly)
-kale chips
-cheese (string or 1oz pc of sharp cheddar)
-nuts
-flax & raisan bar
-KIND bars (Statbucks or health food store quick pick)

I travel to different schools for my job and sometimes lunch is in my car between schools But I always leave the house with a cooler packed with clean food and water! Even my kids know to pack snacks and water anytime we leave the house. :)

]]> By: Shawn http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-13114 Shawn Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:31:09 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-13114 Thank you for this post!!!! I am so going to get grapes today! I have been eating every two hours. I do find when I'm at my desk I am looking for a snack in the middle of an intense project and I reach for gum which makes me so hungry that at break I'm in the lunch room vending machine looking for something to eat and cheetos kept winning. I switched to cashews, and it worked! I'm going to try the sunflower seeds in my purse now so if I don't have change I have my snack! Thank you so much for the tips! Thank you for this post!!!! I am so going to get grapes today! I have been eating every two hours. I do find when I’m at my desk I am looking for a snack in the middle of an intense project and I reach for gum which makes me so hungry that at break I’m in the lunch room vending machine looking for something to eat and cheetos kept winning. I switched to cashews, and it worked! I’m going to try the sunflower seeds in my purse now so if I don’t have change I have my snack! Thank you so much for the tips!

]]> By: Erika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-2936 Erika Sat, 22 May 2010 19:14:32 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-2936 It doesn't sound like snacking - it sounds like MEALing! Why not set only designated times during which you'll eat a meal, and snack in the in-between time? Create an eating schedule for yourself, and go "die hard" trying to stick to it. I'm almost positive that will help. :) It doesn’t sound like snacking – it sounds like MEALing!

Why not set only designated times during which you’ll eat a meal, and snack in the in-between time?

Create an eating schedule for yourself, and go “die hard” trying to stick to it. I’m almost positive that will help. :)

]]> By: Erica http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-2921 Erica Sat, 22 May 2010 13:24:22 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-2921 Hi Erika, My problem is that I'm a meat eater. So when I snack its like chicken fingers or something. Also when do u snack? After breakfast and lunch or do u just snack whenever u feel a lil hungry. Hi Erika,

My problem is that I’m a meat eater. So when I snack its like chicken fingers or something. Also when do u snack? After breakfast and lunch or do u just snack whenever u feel a lil hungry.

]]> By: Ty http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-2917 Ty Sat, 22 May 2010 13:09:53 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-2917 Many times people confuse hunger with thirst. Drink water next time you're unsure and see if that does it for you. Many times people confuse hunger with thirst. Drink water next time you’re unsure and see if that does it for you.

]]> By: Erika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-739 Erika Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:47:07 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-739 I'm glad the post helped! I think I can do a follow up on snacking, certainly. Do you have any specific questions I may be able to help out with? I’m glad the post helped! I think I can do a follow up on snacking, certainly. Do you have any specific questions I may be able to help out with?

]]> By: Erica http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-738 Erica Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:44:44 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-738 Hi Erika! This post helped me out. Eating is my worse enemy right now! I've mastered excercising on a schedule but I'm afraid to eat anything so I end up eating EVERYTHING! I need desperately need to learn to snack! Please do more snacking posts and thank u for the ideas posted in this blog! Hi Erika!

This post helped me out. Eating is my worse enemy right now! I’ve mastered excercising on a schedule but I’m afraid to eat anything so I end up eating EVERYTHING! I need desperately need to learn to snack! Please do more snacking posts and thank u for the ideas posted in this blog!

]]> By: Erika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-687 Erika Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:00:51 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-687 LMAO@ "That's why I always have a big purse!" I ain't even mad atcha! I'm a fan of seeds AND nuts because the combination of fat and protein in both will tide you over for a long time - with the fat giving you that "ahh" feeling, and the protein keeping your tummy busy in digestion. I'm glad you mentioned nuts - I only listed the things I have on me right now. I'll probably do more snacking posts in the future, 'cause I have to go out of my way to avoid the occasional "hot fries" or "dale and thomas popcorn" cravings, LOL! LMAO@ “That’s why I always have a big purse!” I ain’t even mad atcha!

I’m a fan of seeds AND nuts because the combination of fat and protein in both will tide you over for a long time – with the fat giving you that “ahh” feeling, and the protein keeping your tummy busy in digestion. I’m glad you mentioned nuts – I only listed the things I have on me right now. I’ll probably do more snacking posts in the future, ’cause I have to go out of my way to avoid the occasional “hot fries” or “dale and thomas popcorn” cravings, LOL!

]]> By: Reecie http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/what-are-you-eating/the-ancient-art-of-snack-fu/#comment-684 Reecie Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:14:56 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=775#comment-684 very good post! I keep trail mix, apples, granola and maybe fruit cups on me--usually my purse whenever I leave the house. Which is why I always have a big purse! I'd ideally like a bottle of water too, I don't buy bottled water like that but maybe I can buy a jug like the one I keep at work for the car. The concept of keeping snacks for me happened a few years ago I noticed when I'd visit friends or just be out with others not under my control and I'd get really really cranky waiting to eat and/or then have hunger headaches. I'm not diabetic but my mother is and she got me in the habit of saying "my blood sugar is low" its something you can feel physically. And since most people don't eat as much as I do or want to accommodate you--with something reasonably healthy, I just pack my own snacks. I haven't had sunflower seeds in a long time but nuts do a good job of filling you up quick or that "tied over" until you can have a satisfying meal. I grew up hating nuts outside of honey roasted cashews, but they really do the job--my trail mix has almonds & peanuts. very good post! I keep trail mix, apples, granola and maybe fruit cups on me–usually my purse whenever I leave the house. Which is why I always have a big purse! I’d ideally like a bottle of water too, I don’t buy bottled water like that but maybe I can buy a jug like the one I keep at work for the car.

The concept of keeping snacks for me happened a few years ago I noticed when I’d visit friends or just be out with others not under my control and I’d get really really cranky waiting to eat and/or then have hunger headaches. I’m not diabetic but my mother is and she got me in the habit of saying “my blood sugar is low” its something you can feel physically. And since most people don’t eat as much as I do or want to accommodate you–with something reasonably healthy, I just pack my own snacks.

I haven’t had sunflower seeds in a long time but nuts do a good job of filling you up quick or that “tied over” until you can have a satisfying meal. I grew up hating nuts outside of honey roasted cashews, but they really do the job–my trail mix has almonds & peanuts.

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