5 Low-Calorie Snacks I Ate to Lose 42 Pounds

Cucumber Slices with Chili:

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Air-Popped Popcorn

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Greek Yogurt with Berries

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Celery and Hummus

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Frozen Grapes

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Hard-Boiled Egg Whites

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Seaweed Sheets

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5 Low-Calorie Snacks I Ate to Lose 42 Pounds

Cucumber Slices with Chili:

At just 16 calories per cup, I sprinkled cucumber with chili powder for a spicy, hydrating crunch that curbed my snack cravings.

Air-Popped Popcorn

Three cups of plain air-popped popcorn—only 90 calories—kept me full with fiber, no butter needed, during my 42-pound journey.

Greek Yogurt with Berries

A half-cup of nonfat Greek yogurt (60 calories) mixed with 10 raspberries (15 calories) gave me protein and sweetness without guilt.

Celery and Hummus

Two stalks of celery (12 calories) with a tablespoon of hummus (25 calories) became my go-to for a satisfying, low-calorie bite.

Frozen Grapes

A half-cup of frozen grapes (50 calories) doubled as a sweet treat and a slow-eating trick, helping me shed 42 pounds over time.

Hard-Boiled Egg Whites

Two egg whites (34 calories) packed protein to kill hunger, a staple in my low-calorie snack rotation for weight loss.

Seaweed Sheets

1. At 10 calories per sheet, roasted seaweed delivered a salty crunch that replaced chips, supporting my 42-pound drop with minimal calories.