I need suggestions!

[Pixieshouse]

I am trying to loose weight and get healthy. Currently I do water areobics twice a week, have a trainer twice a week, and do pilates once a week - phew I am tired just typeing that!

Anyway the weight is still staying on and not going anywhere. I have noticed that I can track my body with measurements and that is working but I need to eat more.

That sounds so odd doesn't it. I tend to not eat very much, just not interested in food and it just never tastes that good. So I don't eat and now my body thinks that it is in famine mode and retains EVERYTHING

What I need are healthful snacks that I can get in during the day. Things that I can take on the run with the kids if need be. Please help me figure out how to add more to my diet without adding the cookies and chips.

 

[Pixieshouse]

Anyone?????

 

[becka]

Fruit, trail mix, low fat crackers with cheese, granola bars, fat free pudding cups, cut veggies (carrots, celery, broccoli)

 

[ohMom]

i often pack baggies of veggies and/or pieces of fruit for in the car. I have gotten to where i don't even want to eat fast-food on the days when i'm running all day and i'll pack a sandwich to take with me. the light smoothie yogurts are good too. have you tried Pria bars? they are good, nutritionous and give me that taste of sweet that i so love

here's some other off the cuff ideas:

light cheese stick
100 calorie packs
any kind of 'bar' found in the pharmacy - pria, etc
Kasha TLC granola bars
Lune tea cakes
portion controlled baggies of nuts - unsalted is best if you don't mind it

KUDOS to you for making positive healthy changes in your everyday!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Good for you trying to get it figure out. I'd also add almonds and I recently found a recipe for walnuts and dried cherries that sounded like a good take-with snack.

 

[Green Tea]

Not sure what to recommend on snacks, other than my philosophy is eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible- full of good stuff and they really won't make me gain weight.

On staying the same weight-DON'T give up! I lost a bit initially, then stayed at the same point for probably 9 months. Didn't lose a pound, didn't gain, but I was stuck. I kept doing what I was doing then one day-zip, the pounds started flying off. I have no idea why it was like that, but wow. Literally dropped 30 more pounds without changing what I'd been doing all along.

 

[Pixieshouse]

Thanks ladies!

I have started spark people and am trying to eat more. I have taken all your suggestions and have gone shopping. Now to eat! I am off to the gym - have a good day!