Happy Tuesday ...HELP

HI there Question for ya'll....is anyone having trouble with having a severe case of the munchies...I mean I've turned into a major grazor!!! I've munched on sunflower seeds today..and oh those addicting low fat cheese its..and I was gonna never get those again. Then I've had a protein bar and protein shake its like I'm being possesed by the munchie monster... Hope everyone is having a good day...as for me...I'm just restless today. Don't know why. The weather is awesome here in Texas today and I just want to be outside playing.. Ok I'll quit whinning.. love to you all Alfie

Alfie - I can feel your hunger. I've luckily only had a couple days of unquenchible munchie cravings. I tried to kick it by drinking water everytime I wanted to eat. Sorry to say, didn't satisfy the munchie craving. I don't know what to tell you, just make sure you're munching on high protein. I love those cheese-itz too but stay away from those little critters. They are just tooo good to have around. They can become dangerous. (from one food addict to another) For me, the munchie craving went away in just a couple days. Doesn't help for today though. Sorry. Hope this passes quickly. Melody

Thanks Melody..I can always count on you for wonderful advice and encouragement.. I know I have got to never ever buy those cheese its again!!haha They are just evil little snacks..haha I will try pushing more liquids thats a great suggestion and the only bad choice I've made today is the cheese its but I just don't like losing control. Thanks again Melody you are wonderful!! Alfie

I usually cure the munchies with nuts, almonds are best. they are good for you and not a lot of calories. Besides, how many nuts can someone eat? I also am tired of water (i refuse to drink it) Try koolaid, gatoraid, walmart flavored water, etc to keep the munchie monster at bay. Gordon

Heck yeah! I'm only about a month ahead of you and it's been a big challenge lately. I've plateaued for about 3 weeks now because of it. Cheez-It's are my down fall, too! I swore them off and then I bought some for the kids and ended up eating them whenever they'd leave them unattended. I'm freaking myself out. Control Hydi . . . control!

Remind me to never buy chees it's. I've never loved them, so guess I'm lucky there. My thing it Wheat thins. I can eat those all day. ARRR

I found something that is WONDERFUL. I was in Walmart and browsing the produce section when I saw a display of packaged bulk items. These were mexican specialty items. One package looked like some kind of nut. I read the nutrition facts and it boasted 9 gms of protein for 1/4 cup. Now I don't speak Spanish but I took a chance and bought these different looking nuts. I had no idea what I was buying. The package says "Pepitas Saladitas - Roasted & Salted Pepitas". I bought a package and opened them when I got to the car (shouldn't go shopping when you're hungry). They are terrific. They taste like pumpkin seeds. They are fabulous. 9 gms of protein in 1/4 cup and only 150 calories. I think this is my new munchie food. The salt can be a drawback but oh well - I'll put up with it. At our Walmart I paid $1.94 for a 6 oz pkg. Thought I'd share. Melody

Thanks to eveyone that replied and I am storing your suggestions and encouragement in my mental bank!! I'm going to see if I can find those nuts that you were talking about Melody. I'm also going to stock up on almonds that was mentioned too. I brought some extra cheese today to work and some sunflower seeds. I need to go grocery shopping too. I was just having a rough time for whatever reason yesterday... You are all wonderful and I sure do love and appreciate you. You are my safety net!! Have a good day Alfie