What are some GOOD choices I can make when I'm craving carbs? I don't have myself on any kind of restrictive diet or anything, but I did my work out late tonight (after 8 pm) and I've promised myself no eating after 8 pm, but it's nearly 11 pm now and all I can think about is having a bowl of cereal!! It probably sounds funny, but I literally can't sleep for wanting a dang bowl of Special K!! I think for tonight, I will go ahead and have a Slim Fast shake; hopefully that will do the trick and I'll be able to sleep! :)
Hi Shaina,
Sometimes the best way to deal with a craving is to not ignore it and to have a small serving. Taking care of the craving right away may help you from overdoing it later.
Special K is actually not a bad snack. One serving of the Original Special K (one cup of the cereal with 1/2 cup of fat-free milk) is 160 calories. To get that down to the recommended 120 calories for a snack, use a little less cereal (maybe 3/4 cup instead of one cup). Other snack suggestions: 40 mini pretzels, 1 mini-bag of light popcorn, whole wheat crackers, 1 slice of whole wheat toast, etc. When you're choosing a snack, just make sure its 120 calories or less.
Heather
Slim-Fast Weight Loss Advisor