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Losing weight can be an overwhelming feat if you do not know what to do.  This can be done without joining those expensive weight loss programs where they ship your a months worth  of food that you really can not afford.  Some of these programs cost up to $300 a month!!  Those seeking to lose weight on a budget simply can not afford this expensive.  The cost if reasonable if you just happen to be a Hollywood Star but if you belong to the working class of America the expensive is not within the bounds of reason.

Losing weight the sensible way is personable and soul satisfying if you start with what you have at home or can purchase at your local grocery store.  Many foods are low in calories but not necessarily  palatable  to the taste buds or satisfying to the tasters soul.

Even common snack foods can be added to the dieters menu if consumed within reason.

Below are some  head knodding common treats you will recognize and be pleased to have on your snack food menu.

Treats for Less Than 150 Calories

Snack shopping? Don’t forget this list!

  • 1 York Peppermint Pattie: 140 calories
  • 1 ounce banana chips: 147 calories
  • 1 packet O’Coco’s Original Organic Baked Chocolate Crisps: 90 calories
  • 20 Baked Tostitos Original Bite Size tortilla chips: 110 calories
  • 1 mini bag Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop Gourmet Popping Corn: 100 calories
  • 1 container Dannon Light & Fit yogurt: 60 calories
  • 1 package Quaker Mini Delights Chocolatey Drizzle mini snack cakes: 90 calories
  • 1/3 cup Bing Bing Cherry peeled snacks: 150 calories
  • 21 raw almonds: 147 calories
  • 1 Starbucks Mocha frappuccino bar: 120 calories
  • 1 medium apple, sliced, with 2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter: 135 calories
  • 1/4 cup Woodstock Cherry & Ginger Almond Crunch Granola: 115 calories
  • 1 ounce Polly-O string cheese: 80 calories
  • 1 Quaker Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Granola bar: 120 calories
  • 7 Snyder’s Multigrain Pretzel Sticks: 120 calories
  • 3/4 cup edamame: 142 calories
  • 10 raw baby carrots with 1/4 cup hummus: 144 calories
  • 1/2 cup Cracker Jack: 120 calories
  • 1 1/4 ounces Glenny’s Low Fat White Cheddar Soy Crisps: 140 calories
  • 1/2 cup TCBY Hand-Scooped Vanilla Chocolate Chunk Frozen Yogurt: 140 calories

Now who would have thought these goodies could be on your menu as a dieter.  Remember when dieting often times it is not the food you are eating but they AMOUNT of food you are Watchers, Jenny Craig or other televised diets supported by well meaning celebrities work fine I am sure.  However, none will work for anyone if the cost is prohibitive.  Also, a weight reducing program works best if complimented by a daily exercise program.

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