Stop Snacking To Lose Weight? Not So Fast.

Article: Stop Snacking To Lose Weight? Not So Fast.

If you’ve ever Googled “stop snacking to lose weight,” you’re not alone. It’s a super common search—and one we totally get. Snacking can sneak up on us. A handful of chips here, a granola bar there… before we know it, our meals are actually the smallest part of our daily calorie intake.

But here's the thing: the trick isn’t to stop snacking altogether. The real secret is to change what we're snacking on.

Snack Smarter, Not Smaller

Let’s do a quick comparison. A small bag of chips—something that we could eat mindlessly in three minutes—has around 160 calories. That same amount of calories could get you:

• 2 cups of strawberries (96 calories) +

• 1.5 cups of sliced cucumbers (24 calories) +

• 10 baby carrots (40 calories)

That’s a huge volume difference.

Instead of a small handful of something salty and crunchy, we could be walking away from our snack feeling full and satisfied—without blowing through our calorie goals for the day. It’s not magic. It’s just physics (and fiber).

Why This Works

When we snack on whole plant foods like fruits and vegetables, we get:

• More volume (hello, full stomach!)

• More fiber (which helps regulate hunger)

• Fewer calories (a natural calorie deficit = weight loss)

• More nutrients (your body will thank you)

These small changes, made consistently, really add up. Swapping just one snack a day could save you 100–200 calories. Over the course of a week, that’s enough to see real, steady progress on the scale—especially when combined with regular meals that follow the same pattern.

Want Help Putting This into Practice?

This is exactly the kind of thing we teach (and practice ourselves!) in the Weight Loss and Wellness Program. You’ll learn how to build meals and snacks that work with your body, not against it. And the best part? You’re not doing it alone. Our community is filled with people just like you—curious, motivated, and ready to feel better in their bodies.

We meet weekly on Zoom, cheer each other on, share food pics, and celebrate progress every step of the way. Our program was designed by a medical clinician who specializes in Weight Loss and Lifestyle Medicine.

So if you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to turn small changes into real results, join us. Let's stop the "stop snacking" mindset and start a smarter one—together.

👉 Sign up for the Weight Loss and Wellness Program and start making your next best snack today by scheduling a free initial consultation with our medical provider: https://l.bttr.to/5EA7Y