Let's bend some reality and muse randomly - DMSI 3.1

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If you're going to snack on nutz (hehehe, I'm sooo mature XD), stick to almonds and pistachios. Turns out that almonds actually have around 20% less usable calories than previously thought, and pistachios 5-6% less. Still, it'll be important to not go overboard. Stick to 15-20 almonds, for instance.

Raw cashews are still good, right?

For sure. Once again, just have to watch the portion size, unless weight gain isn't an issue for you. Cashews are also full of magnesium, which a lot of people can be deficient in.

If you're going to snack on nutz (hehehe, I'm sooo mature XD), stick to almonds and pistachios. Turns out that almonds actually have around 20% less usable calories than previously thought, and pistachios 5-6% less. Still, it'll be important to not go overboard. Stick to 15-20 almonds, for instance.

If you like dill pickles - zero calories.

Home made popcorn, no butter (perhaps a low-no calorie butter spray like Pam or "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter), and a zero-calorie popcorn seasoning.

PB2 powdered peanut butter on celery - powdered PB reconstitutes with water easily, 80% less calories than regular peanut butter.

Protein shake - scoop of whey, casein, or whey/casein blend in water or almond/cashew milk.

Fat-free cheese/fat-free turkey breast slices - roll 'em up together and eat.

Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt - good stuff if you can find it in your grocery. Other no-fat Greek yogurts would be fine here as well, but the Triple Zero has a bunch of fiber that would boost satiety.

Thanks for the advice! Almonds and pistachios sound good. Will try to whip up a protein shake. Almond milk sounds delish, freakishly expensive around here, though.

I'll look into the Greek yogurt thing, I think I've seen something like that in some of 'em posh grocery stores.

You're welcome. Almond milk is pretty expensive (even the Great Value Walmart brand is $3+ for a half gallon), but I find it works great as a milk substitute for a lot less calories. I buy the unsweetened vanilla flavor - it's about 30 calories per cup vs. the 86 in skim milk.

If you need any more help in the future with weight loss, gimmie a holler.