Snacks for when you can't stop

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Desperately trying to lose some weight but I have a life long addiction to snacking. I'm not fussy, I will snack on whatever is available. So please give me your ideas!

I am switching crisps and biscuits for chopped carrots, apples, cucumber, peppers and whatever else I've got. I've also rediscovered the joys of eating half a jar of gherkins and pickled onions. I also like full fat Greek yoghurt with banana or strawberries. High in fat but keeps me full.

Any ideas please?

Sadly, my local Tesco no longer stocks Longley Farm products, which is shameful as it is within 10 miles of Longley Farm itself.

I’m not far from the factory and none of the stores stock them. Only small independent greengrocers. I had enough calories left to eat a hazelnut yogurt for supper. Food. Of. The. Gods. Or is that the blackcurrant 🤔

I find frozen blueberries quite addictive. Especially when it's a hot day.

I love Longley Farm CC with a drizzle of honey.

Such a shame. I get my Longley Farm cottage cheese and yoghurts from Morrisons. I buy whenever I see them to keep the demand up in case they discontinue stocking it!

Thank you. I bought some in Morrisons yesterday.

Look up the Broccoli mum. Lost loads of weight by following a diet of very low calorie density foods (tonnes of beans / fruit / veg, very low fats). She describes being a volume eater and needing to stuff herself. That’s me for sure. Could be you?!

I’ve been trying popcorn but at work dates and strawberries.

A glass of kefir with added spice eg a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or cinammon

Try not to snack: try having four meals instead. Set yourself the goal of filling yourself up and eating more at meals; on the days you decide to snack, look at what you ate the previous meal and try to eat more at it next time. Every meal should have protein, healthy fat, fruit or veg and wholemeal grain.

When I am on a roll, I take an hour or so every few days and fill the fridge with grab n go meals: overnight oats (made more substantial by including chia seeds, fruit, greek yoghurt and nuts); my latest discovery is salad jars which I fill with veggies, and then loads of protein (beans, feta cheese, lentils), a dressing and greens. I made smoothies that are rich and filling (spinach, protein powder, a banana and anything else I can throw in). Basically train yourself that snacking is not the way forwards. Snack foods tend to be calorie dense and not satisfying if you are hungry eat a proper meal.

Full and frank disclosure: doesn't always work because I CBA, but when I can be arsed, it works really really well and I wish I did it more.

Thank you, I'd definitely describe myself as that! Completely makes sense to me.

I just treated myself to some Amisa Quinoa crackers from Amazon (£1.90) and they are quite nice!