Some simple healthy snacks and meals?

[Anonymous]

I just started running a few weeks ago (and took a few weeks off in the middle because I got injured, so I'm basically back at square one). My goal is to do 5k races for charity; weight loss isn't necessarily my primary goal, although it's a welcome side effect!

I'm 5'4" and currently weigh 150lbs. I've come to realize that I'm not going to drop inches unless I change my diet. I'm kind of at a rough place in life right now; I just ended a 2 year relationship and am temporarily living with my parents again. Running is a great way to relieve stress for me but unfortunately, so is eating, lol. I've eaten so much ice cream and Chinese food since the breakup. And I haven't really had the motivation to cook. But I think if I had healthy snacks laying around the house, or something easy I could fix up quick, it would help me stay on track.

So what are your suggestions? :)

[Incinerary]

Some healthy and quick snacks that I love to eat are Chobani Greek yogurt, nuts, and fruit. Careful with nuts though, they are packed with calories. 1 cup of cashews is close to 750 calories! It's good to keep a variety too, not only because of a wider range of vitamins and minerals, but also to prevent it from getting boring. One week I'll do apples, another grapes, another strawberries, etc. You can do the same with nuts too.

As for meals, I love making scrambled eggs for breakfast. To make them healthier, don't add salt, just pepper. It'll might weird at first, and I find that a buttered piece of toast makes it better. General Mills Cheerios are also very healthy and tasty. You also can't go wrong with a quick sandwich. I know, how original. But with the right combination, they can be pretty healthy! Use swiss cheese and either yellow mustard or spicy brown mustard. Avoid very unhealthy meats like bologna and salami. Make sure you get bread with less than 5g of sugar and less than 200mg of sodium.

[brewersfan01]

Im really not a snacker myself. But, I like to buy fresh fruit and cut it up into bite size pieces, keep it in a bowl in the fridge. I have almonds and other nuts to snack in the fridge. Ill drink a protein shake or make a fruit smoothie between meals.

[MissMickey]

We're the same height :P
I'm a PT so if you have any queries, you can message me in private if you prefer.
You described your weight in pounds, so I'm assuming you're American? Look up Naturebox. If you want healthy, yummy food to snack on during the day, they're perfect. Low calories, high protein, so you'll have more energy for longer. I use them and I recommend them because they're great. Price is up for debate though :P

[ginny_weasley]

Eggs, whole wheat bread, protein shakes, frozen yogurt, fruit, vegetables, and fish. If you have a smart phone, you can download the fitness pal app to track what you eat, what you should be eating, and when you are doing good or bad.

[kambo_trick3y]

Boiled Eggs, Fruits and Vegetables with Cottage Cheese or Non Fat Ranch Dressing, Homemade Brown Rice Sushi with Avocados and cucumber for lunch are some suggestions

[Xfitchick]

Nuts (a handful), meshed lentils (flavoured with spices), pudding from semolina, home falafel balls, a piece of fruit, ...

[zooeynicks24]

Toast with avocado and tomato and garlic, salt, pepper. SO good.

[goodmood]

Assuming that you have an endomorph body type, the About 50% of your caloric intake should come from proteins. and 20% fat (yes, you need fat to lose fat) and 30% carb (slow digesting).

[Asker]

Yes I'm endo

[Snowflake]

One of my favourite breakfast is avocado on toast, some yogurt, and big glass of water

[TripleAce]

Seems weight loss is the goal

Just burn calories and eat in a caloric deficit...

[Chromekids]

Nuts, high fiber fruit, plain Greek yogurt, chicken with rice n beans, avocados, and water.

[COCOCHANEL]

i recommend fruit before 3pm

[bubbletrouble]

fruit and veggies

[Polocrew]

Tuna cans