Green yogurt twice a day?

[Anonymous]

I’m trying to stay in a specific calorie deficit but I’m finding myself famished around 3pm every day, and having a hard time finding low-calorie yet filling snacks. So this is where yogurt comes into play.

I’ve been having a cup of Chobani fruit on the bottom (140 calorie) every afternoon and it is so satiating, it completely holds me over until dinner. Plus the protein! But I also have one at breakfast.

At this point in my weight loss attempts, I’m thinking calories and protein/healthy fats are the most important thing, right? But I worry about the sugar (17g!!!)

So please help me. Tell me, do I continue with this snack because it satiates me, or should I find something else?

[Anonymous]

What if you swap in plain nonfat Greek yogurt with 1/2 tsp of honey? That should be less sugar but equally satisfying.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if you swap in plain nonfat Greek yogurt with 1/2 tsp of honey? That should be less sugar but equally satisfying.

And fresh fruit

[Anonymous]

Use fage full fat but add berries, nuts.

[Anonymous]

I would switch to Oikos pro. Has 20 grams of protein

[Anonymous]

If you really don't like plain yogurt, some of the Siggi's flavors only have 5 grams of added sugar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would switch to Oikos pro. Has 20 grams of protein

THIS! OP your current yoghurt has less than 8g protein yet 17g sugar. Honestly, I say it’s more a dessert.

Oikos has two high protein/ low sugar options. Both have lower calories than your current. Higher protein will keep you full so you won’t need a 2nd.
Triple Zero is 15g protein and comes in tons of flavors, or Oikos Protein with is more $ but 20g protein! They both use sweetener but aren’t bad.
I also second Siig.

Bottom line, you need to increase protein and lower added sugar.

[Anonymous]

Agree with pps. Too much sugar. I'm a huge fan of boiled eggs as a quick and filling snack. I eat about half the yolk. Sprinkle of salt and I'm good to go.

[Anonymous]

Here is a snack idea for you that I got from weight watchers - take the non-fat plain greek yogurt and mix it with a tablespoon of sugar free pudding mix. It's like a thick filling cheesecake.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree with pps. Too much sugar. I'm a huge fan of boiled eggs as a quick and filling snack. I eat about half the yolk. Sprinkle of salt and I'm good to go.

This is so depressing.

[Anonymous]

I’d swap for plain whole milk yogurt with some frozen blueberries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here is a snack idea for you that I got from weight watchers - take the non-fat plain greek yogurt and mix it with a tablespoon of sugar free pudding mix. It's like a thick filling cheesecake.

Naturally, having those 30 extra calories in the whole yolk would just be gluttonous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Here is a snack idea for you that I got from weight watchers - take the non-fat plain greek yogurt and mix it with a tablespoon of sugar free pudding mix. It's like a thick filling cheesecake.

Naturally, having those 30 extra calories in the whole yolk would just be gluttonous.

Sorry responded to the wrong person!! Although this franken-glop also sounds disgusting, so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Use fage full fat but add berries, nuts.

That would be a lot more than 140 calories

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What if you swap in plain nonfat Greek yogurt with 1/2 tsp of honey? That should be less sugar but equally satisfying.

Agree. Plain nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt for lowest calorie impact plus protein. Add a couple teaspoons of chia seeds for some fiber and a small drizzle of honey (less than teaspoon)