snack attack

Snacking.

It is the bane of my existence.

Don't get me wrong...

I love to snack.

But I love to snack on:

Candy

Chips

Candy

Chips

Did I mention candy?

Snacking makes me feel like I am not starving all the time.

Even though,

let's face it...

I'm never starving.

Snacking is why!

The key to snacking is packing ahead/preparing ahead of time snacks you will actually eat.

(similar to what I said in this post)

It doesn't matter what I like...
it doesn't matter what your BFF likes...
it only matters what healthy snacks YOU like.

Get it?

But...

sometimes we need a little inspiration.

It's fun to see different ideas and implement them in your own way.

So...

I give you.

Snack Attack.

AKA...how I plan my snacks at work...

so I don't just eat chips all day.

(even though, lets face it...I still will eat a few :)

I wash and prepare my snack trays only a few days in advance.

I'm weird and think if you do a full week in one day...by the time you get to Friday the produce isn't as fresh...

the flavors blend together..

I just can't do it.

So I go shopping on Monday/Tuesday, and prepare them for the next few days (2-3 days)

These snacks are perfect for taking out of the fridge and enjoying little compartments at a time.

For example.

A cheese stick and a few slices of pepperoni.

Cucumbers and Celery dipped in Olive Garden Dressing (light)

Grapes and Pears

Trail mix and roasted almonds

You get the point :)

 Some items I like to prepare ahead of time, but don't want them included in my snack box.

Like Strawberries with sugar.

I keep these in a separate bowl

on top of my snack trays

and take them with me.

It's the perfect sweet pick-me-up.

The trick to healthy eating is having items that are washed, prepared and ready to go!

If i were to just take a container of unwashed, uncut strawberries...and no sugar...

the chances of me eating them are SLIM.

BUT

If i wash them.

Cut them up.

And have them ready to go...

I'll easily reach for that snack before my bag of chips.

What are some of your favorite snacks?

Any tips or tricks to eating healthy?!

xo-elle