Tuesday, I had a weak moment at work. I visited the vending machine. Twice. Once for Baked Cheetoh's and again for some weird, fake Butterfinger Wafer bar. I don't know what it was, I guess I was craving fake, orange food.
Not only did that fly in the face of my New Year's resolution to avoid visiting the vending machine, it went against my philosophy of trying to eat real food, as well. Another resolution: don't wallow on the negative. So I'm moving on! And learning from it.
What's the lesson here? Be prepared! Whether it's sitting at a desk all day or running around town, like I do many days covering sports across DFW, I usually bring a snack to quiet any crazy cravings. A key to snacking success: get a bit of protein and keep it under 200 calories.
I'm a huge fan of homemade trail mix bars. I like the mix of nuts, berries and natural ingredients I can control. Unfortunately, I can't eat them right now because of some recent dental work.
Here are some other portable, easy snacks that are great when you're on the go or stuck at your desk:
What are some of your favorite, healthful snack options for those times you're stuck at your desk?
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| My moment of weakness |
Not only did that fly in the face of my New Year's resolution to avoid visiting the vending machine, it went against my philosophy of trying to eat real food, as well. Another resolution: don't wallow on the negative. So I'm moving on! And learning from it.
What's the lesson here? Be prepared! Whether it's sitting at a desk all day or running around town, like I do many days covering sports across DFW, I usually bring a snack to quiet any crazy cravings. A key to snacking success: get a bit of protein and keep it under 200 calories.
I'm a huge fan of homemade trail mix bars. I like the mix of nuts, berries and natural ingredients I can control. Unfortunately, I can't eat them right now because of some recent dental work.
Here are some other portable, easy snacks that are great when you're on the go or stuck at your desk:
- A piece or two of string cheese with an apple or grapefruit (I peel & eat them just like an orange). I buy the big bags of string cheese from Costco. They last forever.
- Hard boiled eggs - they might stink up your car but they're a perfect food.
- Luna Protein Bars - love these. Each bar has between 170-190 calories with 12 grams of protein and three grams of fiber.
- Luna Fiber Bars - I just discovered these and really like them. Each bar has 120 calories and seven grams of fiber.
- Premade peanut butter and jelly sandwich - not a BIG, honking one, a small one.
- Precut carrot, celery or bell peppers (my personal fave) with a packet of portable hummus
What are some of your favorite, healthful snack options for those times you're stuck at your desk?
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