Hungry Girl (82 page)

DON'T
wait too long to order dinner if you're working late. If you do, chances are you'll be too hungry to care what you're shoveling in your mouth.

Conquer cravings in shared spaces . . .

Caffeine-y Meanies!

Don't break up the day with some sort of humongous, fat-filled, blended, whipped-cream-topped "coffee" beverage. The calories in beverages
count
(no matter what Maureen in Marketing tells you) . . .

SIP IT!
Coffee, unsweetened tea, Starbucks Frappuccino Light Blended Coffee drinks, diet soda, sugar-free energy drinks.

SKIP IT!
UBBs (Unidentified Blended Beverages), sweet tea, regular soda, sugary energy drinks.

USE IT!
Fat-free and/or sugar-free non-dairy coffee creamer, no-calorie sweetener, sugar-free syrup, light soymilk, fat-free milk, fat-free whipped topping.

LOSE IT!
Half & half, sugar, sugary syrups, cream, regular milk, whipped cream.

For more coffee tips, check out our caffeine-Fix-in-a-Flash Survival Guide on page 314.

TOP ATE Must-Have Office Snacks (No Refrigeration Required)

1. Canned Soups
—If you're watching your sodium intake, keep an eye out for low-sodium versions because some canned soups are salty!

2. 100 Calorie Packs
—You get the perfect snack-sized portion of whatever it is you crave—salty, sweet, chocolatey . . . you name it. Impressive!

3. Nut Mixes
—Break these down into single-serving portions so you don't swallow the whole bag at once. The healthy protein and fat will keep you full for hours.

4. Fiber One Bars
—There are about a zillion snack bars out there to choose from, but Fiber One Chewy Bars are the best ones to have around during those moments of candy-bar-craving desperation.

5. Tuna Pouches
—Protein is the most satisfying of all food groups. Go at that tuna with just a fork, or break out some high-fiber crackers to top with the stuff.

6. Instant Oatmeal
—It's low-fat, low in calories, filling, and easy to stash (it takes up less space than a couple of envelopes). Just watch out for a few of the crazy flavors that are packed with excess calories and fat grams.

7. Beef, Soy, or Turkey Jerky Snacks
—Keeping a bag or two of this stuff in your desk is a great idea. It's low in fat and calories and packed with protein. Wanna know what's in HG's desk drawer? Tillamook Country Smoked Beef Nuggets.

8. 94% Fat-Free Microwave Popcorn Mini Bags
—Fresh, delicious, warm popcorn anytime. And they even come in flavors like butter and kettle corn. You may want to occasionally pop up a multiple-serving bag. Your office mates will come running when they smell corn popping!

TOP ATE Must-Have Office Snacks (If You Have a Fridge/Freezer)

1. Sugar-Free Gelatin and Pudding Snacks
—These prepackaged, single-serving snacks have been faves of dieters for years.

2. Fat-Free Yogurt
—Fat-free yogurt is an almost perfect food. It's nutritious and delicious.

3. Fresh Fruit and Veggies
—There's no alternative to good old fruit and vegetables. They're crunchy, refreshing, great-tasting, and so good for you.

4. Guilt-Free Chilled Beverages
—Whether it's water, diet soda, iced tea, or sugar-free lemonade, keep the fridge stocked with super sippers!

5. Sugar-Free Ice Pops
—Stick a few in that tiny freezer compartment. You won't be sorry!

6. Lean Turkey Slices
—Plain and simple, protein is good. Turkey slices are delicious. Eat them alone, with mustard, pickles, and/or Dijonnaise. You can even roll all that up in a few pieces of Romaine lettuce for a quickie protein wrap.

7. Fat-Free Cheese Slices
—For those times when you are starving and need something you can pop in your trap quickly—but gum or sugar-free candy isn't gonna do the trick. Wrap your chompers around some cheddar, American, mozzarella, or Swiss.

8. Vitalicious VitaTops (vitalicious.com)
—Each one of these muffin tops contains just 100 calories and lots of fiber. Always keep a spare one stashed in the freezer for emergencies. They ROCK!

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