a70sgirl:

I like the apple peanut butter idea...it's just that the PB has so much fat in it!  
I guess if you're just eating a tiny bit to flavor the apple it's not so bad.  I will have to give that a try.  My lunch box is getting fuller and fuller every day trying to make sure I have enough low cal goods to get me through the entire work day.   May have to invest in a larger one.  lol.

Here's what I do for the PB: I get the "all-natural" peanut butter - the kind where the oil separates out on the shelf - look for the stuff in the store that has about an inch or more of oil on top of the PB.  Then I pour off all the oil and dab the top of the PB with a napkin to absorb the last bit. 

What you're left with is PB with MUCH less fat, that still tastes like PB.  It's a little dry on a sandwich, and tougher to spread, but on an apple or something else moist (or with Polaner All Fruit jelly), the difference is not any big deal for me - especially considering that I've cut the fat WAY back.

Only downside is that it's tough to figure out the exact fat grams in the remaining PB if you are religious about documenting that sort of thing.  If you really wanted to, you could get a gram scale, pour off all the oil (pure fat) into that, figure up the number of grams you've removed from the jar and subtract that from the original amount of fat for the total servings in the jar and divide up per serving.

Thanks jpowers!  That's a great idea!  I'm not that meticulous about the fat grams.  As long as I know I'm not exceeding the limit I'm good.

Hi,  I have the same problem when it comes to snacking in afternoon-

Have you heard of Better'n Peanut Butter-  It is good with just 2.5 g of fat and 100 calories for 2 Tbsp.         I have 1 tbsp with half the fat and calories- 

Found at Earth Fare- heard it was at GNC too-

Hope this helps-  and good luck

I also get the afternoon munch. For me it happens right after the kids get home around 4pm. I get off work at 1:30 and hurry to get housework done before pick up. I never have time for a Even in the summer, 4pm. I have found that a seveing of cherrie ( while in season) seems to really curve the munching. It take work to get that seed out so inturn it keeps my mouth very busy.

  Julie in CA.

 

Walden Farms makes a sugar-free, calorie-free, fat free line of products, of which chocolate, marshmallow, and caramel dips are included. The carmel isn't like a Kraft caramel, but it's definately something good to add to this diet plan, when you want a touch of sweet to go on something healthy. I haven't tried the others yet.

Mmmm Monkey!  Where do you find that?  Grocery store?

Try to find a snack that has both carb and protein and even a little fat in it, that will satisfy you and hold you over until dinner time. There are a bunch of protein type bars out there that are pretty good, just make sure you check the calories, some are pretty high. Try having a PB&J - use just one slice of reduced calorie bread, the low fat PB (spread it very thin ) and a little bit of sugar free jam.... fold it over like a sandwich or eat it open face.... mmmmmm, you can even pair it up with a little fruit like some grapes, and you will be good for the rest of the afternoon!!

i used to have the same problem, I am now on week 7 and things have been great. I have what my office likes to call the fruit bowl on my desk. I keep apples, cherries , grapes and oranges. this reminds me that I am eating healthy. I don't eat one everyday but just having them in front of me seems to curve my cravings. I have figured out at least for me that if the food is in front of me I tend not to want to eat it. try also getting up from your desk and walking around a bit. I also drink a crystal light, i add it to a bottle water and I get a sweet taste with no guilt.

 

Good Luck