What works. Water works.

Here is an eating strategy that I've noticed helps me to maintain my weight and avoid cravings.

Inspired by the Skinny Bitch book, vegan food pyramid & my memaw's advice awhile back. 

Whenever I stick to this order of eating I tend to lose weight and have more energy.. When I skip breakfast or go straight for a bagel then I feel more sluggish and tend to eat more that day. I really need to focus on not over-relying on the carbs.

Breakfast-- eat Fruit & Drink water (Goes through your body quick & flushes everything out ;-)

Snack-- Nuts or 2nd Breakfast (oatmeal, whole grain cereal) Water

Lunch-- Soup, Salad, and/or Veggie Sandwich  + Water

Snack-- Carrots or some other veggie snack could have more nuts if needed.. Or Multi-grain crackers with hummus/avocado + Water, Water

Dinner-- Throw in the Veggies! Need at least 2 veggies + Protein and 1 whatevah (this inevitably will end up being a carb -- crescent rolls ;-) I'm pretty sure the Great Value Walmart crescent rolls are vegan. Someone please let me know if I am wrong.

After dinner-- Water, Water, Water No late night snackies.

Ya so looking at this I think breakfast fruit and water are the key!