Secrets of Success

Trouble with Snacking

I found that if I packed healthy snacks for work, I was getting hungry through out the day and would eat everything in my lunch bag. Next thing I knew, I did not have many calories left for dinner (maybe 300). I have since cut out these completely.

Diet is a 4 letter word

This isn't a diet, it is a lifestyle change. Nothing is off limits, but you have to use moderation.

Freeze Grapes

freezing a cup of grapes is a great snack and takes you longer to eat them so your not eating them really fast and the go good in crystal light or water too keeps it cold like ice cubes then you just eat them

Frozen Blueberries Snack Bags

Buy farm fresh blueberries when in season and once you have cleaned them, package them into 1 oz snack baggies and toss into freezer. Makes for a powerful snack bag full of antioxidants!

All Purpose Tzatziki

I substitute tzatziki (yogurt-cucumber-dill dip) for mayo on sandwiches for added flavor. I love broccoli dipped in mayo, but substituting tzatziki is also delicious. I use tzatziki as a dip for grilled chicken breast. Yum! and only 30 calories vs 180 calories for 2 tablespoons.

Chocolate Mousse or ice cream fix

To fix a chocolate craving, mix a half a serving of low-fat chocolate pudding with 2-3 tablespoons of fat-free cool whip. If you want ice cream, freeze this mixture for 30 min to an hour. Enjoy! (You can substitute chocolate pudding for any other flavor.)

Ranch Dip for Veggies 115 calories in 6 ounces

Such an awesome way to spice up veggies Just mix 1/4 packet of ranch dip with 6oz Chobani Plain Fat Free, Greek Yogurt, perfect for your lunchbox!

Plan Ahead

I always run late for work in the morning, so since I've started the SP plan, I make it a habit of making my lunch the night before. Usually, I'll cook something extra up for dinner, then set it aside for the next day's lunch. I know I'll stick to the plan that way.

Timing my intake

I keep a food log and write down the TIME that I'm eating something. This slows down my intake, since sometimes when I think I'm hungry, I'm not.

EX - If it's 1:00 p.m. and I've had 1000 cals already then I'm NOT really hungry.

Green Smoothies

A frozen banana, some frozen pineapple. Add a little coconut water, some spinach and a scoop of protein powder.