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Lately my evening snack has consisted of:

- 4 to 6 green olives
- 4 to 6 black olives
- A handful of almonds
- A few pieces of cheese and / or :
1 Celery stick with a bit of low-fat scallion cream-cheese on it
- Club soda with lime

I know it doesn't sound like much but boy does it taste good! :D

sounds good except the olives. try some raisins with your nuts to give them som sweeteness

1/2 peanut butter sandwhich with a glass of milk...yum

I like the WW 2 point bars, and the chedder cheese twists.

Laughing Cow cheese wedges are good for that cheese craving. 1 wedge is 1 point. I'll take one of those, spread it on a few crackers, and get a nice 2 point snack that takes care of protein and carb fix.

Don't know if they have these everywhere, but I am addicted to Skinny Cow ice cream. They have fudge bars, ice cream sandwiches, and sundae cups. They're all either low-fat or fat free, and come in at about 100 calories each I think. Plus, they're yummy.

On of my favorite snacks is and Apple and a handful of walnuts. You get some very good fats and oils as well as some protien and good bulk, carbs and fiber from the apple.

I love Pure Protein's Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (from www.sportsnutrition.com). 5g net carbs, 0 trans fat, 32g protein. And unlike a lot of health bars, they're actually good for you, and don't taste like chalk. I have one once a day as a snack.

You know what else is a good dessert food? Edy's frozen whole fruit bars. They come in wildberry, lime and strawberry. They really tast like fresh fruit! Also, I like to make parfaits. I take some sugar-free vanilla Jello, add some berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), add some fat free cool whip- and just layer a few times. DELICIOUS.

Also, I think someone mentioned to me that SunMaid fruit bits are great snacks to keep at work- I love them, and also Chocolate Mint Zone bars. MMM.

Ok- question for you guys: I'm getting to the point where I want to step up my workouts a bit- I'm doing longer, more intense training, and I think I need some kind of supplement to help me out. Does anyone use any kind of carb drinks- or something with caffeine before a workout so my energy increases?  I currrently don't use anything- no vitamins, no gels or protein shakes...What  kinds of stuff gives you good energy before a workout? Thanks guys!

Lisa

Here's my munchie list....

Fritos and cottage cheese....high in protein and now the fritos have no trans fat..limit your serving size

Honey Roasted Peanuts..lots of mono unsaturated fat and protein

Lightly salted Almonds...lowers your cholesterol like a high pressure hose in your veins.

94% Fat free Popcorn..eat the whole damn bag....it's only 45 calories

Kosher spears...these have less than 5 calories...and the vinegar kills your cravings.

Sugar free popsicles....15 calories.

Low fat Honey graham crackers...eat one sheet...55 calories....they are sweet and satisfy your carb craving.

I take the yogurt in a tube (like gogurt but for adults) and put them in the freezer. when i get a sweet tooth, I grab one. Fast and no mess.
This one is high in calories but a good energy pre or post workout snack. toasted whole wheat English muffin and top it with honey and peanut butter.

I love rice cakes with light cheddar cheese melted on them - mmmmmmmmm cheesey

Wow, I'm glad I read this! I will now make an effort to eat breakfast (i skip it a lot). I have the sugar craving all afternoon. It doesn't help that the receptionist in my office keeps a big bowl of candy at her desk and I have to pass it every time I usue the bathroom. Must resist.