Every weekend I do the same thing: I go to the grocery store and stock up on snacks (meals too, but this post is about the in-between mini meals) for the week. And every week my grocery cart looks pretty much the same.

Here is what my snack list looks like- pretty predictable if you read this blog!:

• Skim milk/non fat milk
• 1% chocolate milk
• 1% cottage cheese
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Carrots. Not the baby kind, but the real ones.
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Almonds and Cashews – Raw, unsalted
• Non fat plain yogurt
• Cheese strings
• Brick of Cheese (Parmesan or Old Cheddar)
• Lara bar
• Fresh Fruit

When I get home from the grocery store (before I put these snacks away) I portion them. I cut up all my veggies and put them in water and store them in the fridge so they’re easy to grab and munch on. No prep work needed when I’m hungry at 2.30 pm and I don’t want to cut celery!  I also divide my nuts into one ounce bags.

For me personally it sets me up for success during the week. I know I have a house stocked with tons of snack options to choose from. When I get hungry at home- I have no excuse but to reach for one of theses healthy munchies. As well, most of these snacks travel well – so if I’m going to be out all day- I carry at least two snacks with me. If I don’t need them, I just bring them home! But chances are I eat them both Being prepared keeps hunger at bay which keeps a binge at my next meal at bay.

*Don’t feel like you have to have the same snack list as I do. The point of the list is merely to have one. Stock your house with healthy snacks and carry them with you. Chances are you are going to reach for what’s easiest when you’re hungry. And if the cut veggies happen to be the easiest thing to grab, your laughing!