I may have found the perfect protein packed snack — jerky style snack strips from Silver Creek Specialty Meats. It’s not only delicious and low in calories, but it is also conveniently packaged in single servings so you can easily grab it and go.
They come in Teriyaki Chicken Breast with Papayas and Mangoes, Chicken Breast [...]

I’m always on the lookout for snacks that won’t derail my diet. Below are a few of my latest finds.

FiberGourmet Cheese Crackers: These taste just like Cheez-Its, but with half the calories, PLUS 12 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein in the 80 calorie pack. (They also come in smaller 50 calorie packs, [...]

I have a seriously hard time drinking enough water. Not that I don’t like water. I do….  Just often slips my mind. Of course, I know how important it is to keep your body hydrated. So, this month I’ve made a concerted effort to drink more non-caffeinated beverages.
I think I tried every single flavored water [...]

Seriously. I have no idea how this one slipped by me. I love yogurt. I’m a yogurt addict. Sometimes I eat three or four containers a day. My usual fare is Dannon Light and Fit Carb and Sugar Control. With 60 cals and 5 grams of protein, it’s got just about the right calorie to [...]

I’m usually not a huge fan of egg salad. But a few weeks ago, I came across Trader Joe’s egg white salads. Now, I’m addicted. I eat one (or sometimes two) containers a day. And at 100-140 calories and 14-16 grams of protein per container, it fits perfectly into my high protein low carb lifestyle.
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I know you’ve heard the warnings: restricting your caloric intake while dieting can backfire and leave you with a lower metabolism than when you started…. Which ultimately means you’ll gain the weight back — and then some — when you return to your “normal” eating habits. Kind of a scary thought, and maybe subconsciously even [...]