A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO EATING THROUGH THE PANTRY AFTER DARK:
Step 1. be “good” at breakfast
Step 2. eat a “sensible” lunch
Step 3. count out your walnuts, put the bag away
Step 4. inhale the contents of the pantry before dinner and wonder why
Of all the macronutrients, fats pack the biggest calorie punch per volume. This means they have a ton of energy packed in a little package – one that doesn’t take up much room your stomach. A single macro snack (like walnuts) is a total tease for your belly.
Especially when she HONGRY.
Simply adding texture, color and other macros to the mix could mean the difference between
>> black out eating the family size bag of chips
>> locking eyes with your partner as you spoon peanut butter in your mouth
>> shaming yourself for binging your kid’s leftover birthday cupcakes after he goes to bed
…and an evening of calm.
Make a change for more satisfying and filling snacks by adding a sizable portion of other macros – as well as color, texture and flavor. Food should fuel you. It’s kind of the point of eating!
What are your snack time favorites that fuel you?
mindset upgrade for your afternoon snack
