How To Snack Without Derailing Your Goals
Hello, FitBody Family! This episode dives into one of our favorite topics: snacking. Jami and Greg are here with some smart snack hacks to keep your goals on track, helping you enjoy those little bites without blowing your progress.
Key Takeaways:
Mindful Snacking Matters: It’s easy to grab a handful of almonds or a protein bar, thinking they’re healthy choices. While they can be, Jami and Greg remind us that even “healthy” snacks can pack a calorie punch. They encourage us to be mindful, especially when snacking frequently, as extra calories can sneak up on us.
Prepare a Snack Bag: One fantastic strategy is to prep a snack bag filled with low-calorie, high-volume foods like celery, mini peppers, jicama, and cucumber. These are packed with nutrients, low in calories, and provide the crunch and variety you crave. Jami suggests making snack bags for the week, logging them into an app like MyFitnessPal to stay on track.
Avoid Temptation by Planning Ahead: If there are certain foods you know you can’t resist (hello, peanut butter!), the best defense is to avoid them altogether. This episode highlights the importance of knowing your triggers and planning accordingly. Jami and Greg share the real-life struggle of keeping tempting foods out of sight to stay focused on their goals.
Using Technology to Track Macros: They suggest using tools like MyFitnessPal to measure out your macros, which allows you to fit your snacks into your daily budget without guesswork. Jami also advises logging snacks in grams for more accuracy, ensuring that your snack plan aligns with your goals.
Sustainable Eating Habits: Jami and Greg stress the importance of making your nutrition plan something you can stick with long-term. If it feels too restrictive, it won’t last. Sustainable habits are the key to lasting success, and finding enjoyable, manageable ways to snack is a big part of that.
