After recently starting my first full-time job,  I realized how hungry I am throughout the day. I usually eat breakfast at 7 a.m. and I am starving by 10 a.m. Sometimes I hold off and eat lunch at noon, but sometimes I pick something out of my lunchbox and dig in.

My problem is that I don’t snack enough. I’m not talking about grabbing a bag of potato chips from the vending machine, I mean two small snacks throughout the day– healthy foods. Such as nuts, fruits, vegetables, yogurt, etc.

I also started paying for my own gym membership, which is pretty expensive, particularly in a metropolitan area. However, I did have the perk of meeting with a personal trainer. She said I must eat a small snack before lunch and also one before dinner, especially if I work-out before dinner.

My point here, is that everyone basically needs to eat (something) five times a day. Three regular meals and then two small meals, or snacks.

Self Magazine featured a great article outlining five snacking tips to health you slip down.

I have highlighted a few here:

1. Prepare for snack attacks: Keep something in your briefcase or pocketbook. This will help you avoid the dreaded vending machine.

2. Nutritious nibbles: Try an apple with peanut butter or squash and hummus.

3. Liquid calories: Soft drinks and coffees are snacks too. Opt for water instead.

Check the whole article here.

Giving YOU the skinny on health and fitness- one post at a time. -Emily