This post was sponsored by Weight Watchers as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.
With the holidays behind us, I no longer have any excuses for grabbing a second dessert or indulging in my favorite comfort foods. I didn’t necessarily gain weight, thankfully. But my goal of trimming down was put on hold when the invites for cookie exchanges and progressive dinners rolled in.
It’s Time to Get Back on the Horse
I’m not the type to set resolutions. Rather, I have a few more general goals I’d like to work on this year, and many of those are reminiscent of previous years. Eating healthy and working out regularly are two of those goals, and for the most part, I’m very consistent. You’ll find me at the gym at least 3-4 times per week and my meals largely consist of vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and sustainable fish. The problem I have is that I love food. So much so that I’d rather increase my workout time so I can enjoy gruyere mac and cheese or a quinoa scone.
Many surmise that weight loss is 75% diet, and as a young woman, I found much truth in that supposition. I joined Weight Watchers as a teenager and lost nearly 15 pounds simply by changing my diet. The weight loss was gradual but sustained. What I really appreciated about the longstanding weight loss program was that it was simple to follow and I could eat my own food.
With portion control one of my biggest challenges, I’m back to following Weight Watchers’ simple point system to remind myself just how much I can eat and still lose weight. This becomes particularly important when I factor in snacking. I am pretty good about eating appropriate portions during meals. But I get hungry, particularly on those days when I’ve spent over an hour working out at the gym. So I need workout snacks that fit into my goals.
Workout Snacks that Power Me and Fit in with My Goals
The foods I eat and when I eat them can have a serious impact on my workouts. I try to eat something small and protein-packed 60-90 minutes before my high impact cardio class. Once I’m done with my workout I’m famished. If I’m going home, I can choose from a variety of protein-rich, low-calorie foods. But if I’m on-the-go, I like to keep a few healthy workout snacks in my purse so I don’t find myself indulging on a chocolate chip scone and a calorie-laden coffee drink. Here is a quick list of the Best Workout Snacks.
- Fresh Fruit (i.e. 1 mandarin orange)
- String Cheese
- Nuts (i.e. 1 ounce or 23 almonds)
- Protein-rich bar
- Low-fat yogurt (8 ounces)
Some of these workout snacks could easily be combined while still staying within your daily calorie or point recommendations. For example, I love eating string cheese with fresh fruit, and many fruits count as 0 or 1 point. As a vegetarian, I’m always looking to get more dairy and protein into my diet. I’ve been snacking on Weight Watchers Light Mozzarella String Cheese which is made from milk and full of flavor. At one SmartPoint per serving, this makes for a great post workout snack. The string cheese is delicious, easy to carry for those times when I’m on-the-go, and satisfying. And if I decide I want a second one, I don’t have to feel guilty about the second point.
Weight Watchers Light Mozzarella String Cheese is available at Walmart, and through January 31st, 2017, you can save $1.00 when you purchase 2 products. Weight Watchers is so confident that you’ll like their cheese, that they will give you your money back if you aren’t completely satisfied. This particularly money back guarantee runs through April 30th, 2017. You can find additional information by visiting TakeTheGreatTasteChallenge.com.
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