/ck/ - Food & Cooking

[Anonymous No.17761549]

For the /fit/izens out there, what are some relatively low calorie salty snacks you enjoy? I've budgeted out calories and am exercising and am losing weight. However, I usually end up with 200-300 calories left at the end of the day and am still hungry for a little snack near the end of the night. So far I like:

>a hand full of pretzels
>a few triscuits (garlic and olive oil flavor)
>some cold cuts and Pickles
>cup ramen

Anything else? I tend to like dalty and savory and to keep in That 200-300 cal range, ideally lower. Pls and thank you.

[Anonymous No.17761561]

>>17761549
I want to know some too. I think I might binge eat a whole papa johns pizza if I don’t get something tasty but not too fattening.

[Anonymous No.17761567]

You are not hungry, you are comfort eating like a woman

[Anonymous No.17761573]

2 eggs with extra cheese on a tortilla. Shallow fry and serve with sour cream.

[Anonymous No.17761581]

>>17761549
Cut the ramen. That's got too much salt. Try eating some lightly salted mixed nuts. Lots of good protein and they're tasty too. For something more crunchy try salted, not buttered, popcorn. If you get the right kernels you don't even need butter.

[Anonymous No.17761593]

>>17761567
Pretty sure an adult male needs at least 2.5k calories a day to maintain weight and 2k to lose weight. So if im eating1700-1800 I am not comfort eating, just starting myself which can cause the body to hold on to fat.

[Anonymous No.17761599]

I like saltines. 5 crackers is 70 calories. Not bad.
Chips and guacamole can be ~300 if you portion it right.

[Anonymous No.17761600]

>>17761581
Does Salt intake really matter for a 30 year old? I thought it wouldn't matter till my 40s

[Anonymous No.17761613]

>>17761593
Only if you're active, you shouldn't be eating more than 1000 cal a day as a sedentary frog poster

[Anonymous No.17761615]

>>17761549
Don't snack at night. Stop eating after dinner until the next day. Intermittent Fasting is the way and the light. Just drink water or some 0calorie beverage. If I get really desperate I'll just chew on something small and spit it out instead of swallowing it. You scratch the itch of tasting it at least.

[Anonymous No.17761618]

>>17761567
But why are women not fat even though I always see them eating desserts and cakes.

[Anonymous No.17761620]

>>17761549
nuts or seeds, yogurt, cottage cheese, a whole cantaloupe, cheese with whole-wheat crackers, cut veggie with hummus dip

[Anonymous No.17761623]

>>17761600
what you do in your 30s prepares you for your 40s

[Anonymous No.17761629]

>>17761618
Bulimia

[Anonymous No.17761632]

>>17761600
Not if you sweat and especially not if you sauna

[Anonymous No.17761638]

>>17761549
>toast
>butter to desired calories
>as thin a layer as possible of marmite(it will look spotty/uneven otherwise youve used too much to spread an even layer)
salty and savory as fuck

[Anonymous No.17761647]

>>17761567
if you go from eating too high of calories to moderate or low calories, you will be hungry to stomach proprioception and the hormones that activates. if you go from eating low calories to hgih calories, you will be full because of the same. much worse if most of your life was spent one way and then switching, your body has trouble adapting away from what its used to

>t. went from skelly liftan and bulkan to needing to cut back a bit or work out more

[Anonymous No.17761660]

You'll lose a lot more weight by fasting. Eat less carbs/sugars and eat more animal fats/fiber. I lost 25lbs in 3 months without any exercise.

[Anonymous No.17761666]

Snacks are the devil. Embrace OMAD

[Anonymous No.17761668]

>>17761600
like >>17761632 said, salt doesnt matter if youre sweating it out. you should be working out anyway to aid weightloss, and all the other benefits that come from it. otherwise, too much salt is bad regardless of age

[Anonymous No.17761670]

>>17761615
That sounds like a good goal anon, but desu I'm only a month in and not drinking excessively and eating junk food whole staying within my calorie limit is taking all my willpower. I know it's dumb, but I've worked really hard on getting my life together rece and and a little snack at the end of the day really means a lot to me right now. It's like letting myself have an hour of vidya a few times a week, it's a nice little reward short term for making strides in the recent past. Not forever, but im training myself to be better.

[Anonymous No.17761678]

>>17761593
depends on you height, weight, and body composition. but for normal BMI(not a great metric, but passable) that sounds about right

and you could get away with eating slightly more if you worked out, which would likely prevent any chance of "the body holding on fat" which is somewhat dubious to begin with

[Anonymous No.17761691]

>>17761670
nice, keep it up, bro. do whatever you have to to remain consistent while not faltering on your goals

later on you can worry about trying to avoid eating shortly before sleep. the idea being that HGH which burns fat, repairs all the tissues in your body, and helps you sleep better is highest at night, and insulin is antagonistic to it, meaning that insulin present in your body from eating shortly before sleep will lower the amount of HGH your body produces at night

[Anonymous No.17761743]

>>17761678
I'm like 5'8, but stocky. Broad shoulders and such, so I don't look like a complete lard ass since it's distributed decently, but I know I'm at the point where my decisions in the next year or so will determine if I'm a fantasy who dies at 60 like my grandpa or I can live a long, healthy life. Hoping for the latter and making steps to make it so.
>>17761691
Thanks bro, this legit helped me avoid a late night snack tonight (that, and a lean, healthy but filling dinner). It really seems consistency is the key. After a few months I already I don't crave food and alcohol the way I used to. I had a "cheat day" where I drank w friends and had pizza but I didn't even *want* more than a few beers and 2 slices. Only went over 200-300 calories, which I'm happy with considering I could drink like 6-8 beers a night and eat a whole pizza to myself.

Consistency and enjoying the small victories seems to be key.

[Anonymous No.17761746]

>>17761743
*determine if I'm a fatass

Fuck, I can't type for shit tonight

[Anonymous No.17761751]

>>17761549
I started consuming more saturated fats and reducing my carbs. I'm losing weight and rarely feel hungry.

[Anonymous No.17761770]

>>17761549
Just eat hard boiled eggs.

[Anonymous No.17761836]

>>17761549
i make gainsbird with a side of baby gains eggs and chop that into a blend and then put it on rice and add sweet baby rays. sometimes i'll add some broccoli or corn. you gotta try it bro it's super good.
also here's another awesome snack. I'll take beef and cook it, and then put that on some rice with ketchup and sriracha but I usually scrape them off to avoid losing gains.
ok also i like to make some pork chops by using sweet baby rays.
if im not making that probably a proteinbar or water or pork rinds.

[Anonymous No.17762217]

>>17761549
fuck off to /fit/ and ask them

[Anonymous No.17762258]

>>17761615
So intermittent fasting is just not eating at night? Isn't that just what normal people do?

[Anonymous No.17762345]

>>17761549
I really enjoy almonds. They sell them with a variety of flavors, and just a few of them is 120 cal - I use a scale and always get exactly the amount I want. They're high in fiber and pretty filling.

A single salted caramel candy might also cover you here if you want sweetness.

[Anonymous No.17762355]

>>17761549
I like peanut butter and crackers. Get a tablespoon of peanut butter and a handful of cheeze-its or ritz. Tasty, filling and low cal.

[Anonymous No.17762378]

>>17761618
they cut calories in private and on days when they're not going out

simple to afford a slice of cake when all you've had that day is a cup of yogurt and an apple

[Anonymous No.17762383]

>>17761549

[Anonymous No.17762447]

>>17761549
Hard-boiled eggs with salt.

[Anonymous No.17762463]

>>17761615
>chew and spit it out
This nigga out here recommending eating disorders

[Anonymous No.17762507]

fitfags are always poofters

[Anonymous No.17762520]

>>17761549
Beek jerky my man

[Anonymous No.17762540]

>>17761615
Another neat hack: if you screw up and go on a binge you can just throw it all up and the calories don't count!

[Anonymous No.17762551]

>>17761549
I have a zero calorie salty snack that is quick and easy to prepare

Step 1 - get small sauce cup
Step 2 - Add 3 tablespoons of Kosher salt into sauce cup
Step 3 -enjoy your zero calorie salty snack

Quick, easy, and zero calories, enjoy.

[Anonymous No.17762556]

>>17762551
You just reminded me of when I waterfasted for a month straight, salt gets fucking boring, let me tell you.

[Anonymous No.17762561]

>>17762540
Yeah. Also your body can only absorb so many calories a day so if you might as well go all out on cheat days

[Anonymous No.17762567]

>>17762561
>I am a 320lb male listen to my diet advice

[Anonymous No.17762573]

>>17761593
>Pretty sure an adult male needs at least 2.5k calories a day to maintain weight and 2k to lose weight
This bullshit has probably done more damage than processed sugar and fat combined. An ACTIVE man needs 2500, but most people are not active anymore. No, a 30 minute jog after sitting all day in an air-conditioned office does not count!

I once calculated my required calories for my height, weight age, etc. You know what my maintenance was? 1500 calories! A full thousand calories below the recommended for males. One can only imagine what damage this nonsense has done to women, since these recommendations usually cater towards women on food packaging.

[Anonymous No.17762585]

>>17761549
A hot dog with spicy mustard and kraut on bread or bun is about 200 or so calories and is plenty salty.
You could also go for hard salami (or prosciutto if you have the ability) with mozzarella and olives. Hell just salami and crackers works too.
Hard-boiled eggs with salt go 70cal a pop. Serve with toast if you want too.
>#1 tip
Drink plenty of water with a salty meal. It will make you feel full

[Anonymous No.17762605]

>>17762585
drink coffee after a protein rich meal. You'll really feel full then. The acids in the coffee hardens protein, causing your gut to bloat. It doesn't feel good, but it certainly makes you feel like you've eaten enough

[Anonymous No.17762621]

What if your thyroid is fucked?

[Anonymous No.17762635]

>>17762573
Are you short and/or currently sedentary? I’m 5’8, I am on my feet 8-10 hours a day working in a restaurant, I need 2000-2500 for maintenance if I’m not also doing cardio

[Anonymous No.17762639]

>>17762635
Damn short AND can't read

[Anonymous No.17762643]

>>17761549
Fast retard

[Anonymous No.17762649]

>>17762635
Yes, skinnyfat manlet with an office job. You may need more calories than me as you are on your feet all day, but I say that for most people 2500, even 2000 calories is too much.

[Anonymous No.17762654]

>>17762639
So what is your height/activity level? I was just curious because your calculated maintenance was 1500

[Anonymous No.17762660]

>>17762654
>>17762639
I thought you were the one who made that post I relied to initially, nvm

[Anonymous No.17762687]

>>17761613
maybe if you weigh 100 pounds mr skeletar

[Anonymous No.17762707]

>>17761618
Strong metabolisms and active lifestyles make a huge difference. A 40-something office worker is going to look flabbier than a high-schooler who exercises on the side, even with the same caloric intake. Just improving muscle tone itself will make you look much fitter.

[Anonymous No.17762874]

>>17761618
depends on their age, genetics and lifestyle. Once women hit their mid 20's shit goes south if they don't regularly exercise and eat right. This happens to guys too just later on. Get used to having things like alcohol, red meat and sugary things in moderation and become semi-active and you'll be fine.

[Anonymous No.17762932]

>>17761549
>/fit/izens
Very sensible. Thanks

[Anonymous No.17762936]

>>17761549
>less fat than that cartoon
>bigger mooba
damn it

[Anonymous No.17762963]

>>17761549
Not sure if low calorie but baby carrots are good and you can eat them just by themselves. They are also a good source of nutrients and such.
If you don't want baby carrots than regular carrots are good too but I feel like eating baby carrots from the bag can satisfy the craving of wanting chips because of the small size and crunch.
Sorry for longer post and best of luck anon

[Anonymous No.17762970]

>>17761593
you probably sit at your computer for 8+ hours a day, you don't need 2500 calories lmao

[Anonymous No.17762990]

My favorite are green beans because they're low calorie. If you want to go near zero calorie, eat ice burg lettuce and sprinkle salt and pepper on it.

[Anonymous No.17763183]

>>17761593
>just starting myself which can cause the body to hold on to fat.
Ah yes, the ancient wisdom of "a hungry body ignores thermodynamics". Let me guess you also believe in spot reduction? And learn to calculate your TDEE correctly, don't just look up the average guess across the entire population in the past and assume that is you.

[Anonymous No.17763227]

>>17761549
hardboiled eggs with whatever seasoning you prefer. 78 cal a pop.

[Anonymous No.17763233]

>/fit/
>snacks
>salty snacks
you're not going to make it, stick to a proper diet or give up,

[Anonymous No.17763422]

>>17761549
Pickles. Ignore anti salt niggers

[Anonymous No.17763834]

love these lil niggas like you wouldn't believe. 80 cal/stick. mostly fat and protein.

[Anonymous No.17763867]

>>17762573
>I once calculated my required calories for my height, weight age, etc. You know what my maintenance was?

What, by using a calculator? Not accurate. Only way to know is to use one of those spreadsheets where you log daily weight and calorie intake over an 8-12- week period. That will tell you what your TDEE is.