Snack Time

I love snacks. I used to be a snackaholic back when I lived at home with my parents. But for the past couple of years I really haven't snacked all that much and I really should. Snacking is actually good for you. You know why? Because if you eat a snack when your hungry you end up not overeating later on. Well that's good to know. Up until a few weeks ago I tended to not eat at all until I got to the point where I was starving and when I finally fixed a meal or I went out and got fast food I ended up eating more than I needed. I knew all about this before I just wish I would of done it. If I eat something small when I first get hungry I don't pig out so much later on. Here's my recent excuse. For a long time after Noah was born it seemed like I didn't have any extra time to fix myself something because he always needed me, well luckily he is becoming more independent and doesn't need me as much as before. Fortunately now I have more time to myself which means I can actually take the time to fix myself something quick to eat. Before I would usually wait till dinner when Pat got home. So basically I would be starving by the time he came and it sucked. I'm happy I finally have the time to eat. Here is a good article from the Mayo Clinic on snacking.
Snacks: How they fit into your weight-loss plan.
So my idea is to write a list of foods that you like and make sure you keep them stocked, that way you'll never go hungry.
Here are some of my favorites:
Bear Naked Trail Mix
Carnation Instant Breakfast
Peanut Butter Sandwich
Can of Tuna with Saltine crackers
Turkey Sandwich with mustard
Sliced Apples with Almond Butter
Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts
Potato Chips with Cottage Cheese
Tortilla Chips & Homemade Salsa
Jell-O Pudding Cups
Baked Chips