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A little bit of toast

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lemongrove Wed 01-Apr-20 22:08:14

Being at home most of the time, when not out for a walk or gardening does seem to be making us both hungrier than usual ( not a good thing!) and DH says ( with halo on)When I am making a cup of tea ‘no biscuit for me thanks......I’ll just have a little bit of toast’ !!
Anyone else experiencing the need for a snack??

GagaJo Thu 02-Apr-20 09:34:30

Toast and Marmite for breakfast. Looove Marmite.

Witzend Thu 02-Apr-20 09:36:14

Yes! Chocolate was not a regular thing before, but a big bar of Fruit and Nut is regularly going in with other ‘essentials’ now.
And I hardly ever buy biscuits (because I will just eat the lot) but dh and I scoffed most of a packet of chocolate digestives last night.
I’m surprised there are any left TBH.
It’s only after dinner that I get a real urge for ‘something nice’.

Chewbacca Thu 02-Apr-20 09:36:55

Is that right merlot? About the sprinkle of salt stopping the clagginess? I've got an ancient jar of the stuff in the fridge, I'll give it a go.

Eglantine21 Thu 02-Apr-20 09:40:27

Pop the peanut butter toast back under the grill just till it’s warmed through and faintly melty. Yum!

shysal Thu 02-Apr-20 09:41:14

Just sent DD a shopping list of 'essentials'. It included a 12 pack of crisps, salted cashews and caster sugar for all the extra baking!
My breakfast this morning was 2 cheese and ham toasties blush
What else is there to look forward to?

Callistemon Thu 02-Apr-20 09:49:44

Raisin bread toasted

Chewbacca Thu 02-Apr-20 10:19:38

Now you're talking Callistemon! mmmm!

Scottiebear Thu 02-Apr-20 10:55:53

DH going out shortly to pick up our click & collect from Asda. Items include several treats, which I normally dont order. Doing more comfort eating. Definitely eating more snacks between meals and drinking more tea.

inishowen Thu 02-Apr-20 11:08:21

Cake cake cake. We cant stop treating ourselves just now. I have cup cakes waiting for this afternoons treat.

Herbie9 Thu 02-Apr-20 11:11:16

2 slices of toast and marmalade for breakfast. When my favourite brand is not available have found experimenting with other brands is fun. Now have more than one favourite. My cupboard is well stocked.

RosesAreRed21 Thu 02-Apr-20 11:11:33

I have 3 grandsons 8, 4, and 20 months and they are eating non stop

Jane10 Thu 02-Apr-20 11:13:01

I actually feel fatter these days. It hangs around my midriff. We are eating quite well but probably too well. I suppose the thinking is that we can't get out and about and lead our normal lives but at least we can have good grub and treats. (Suppresses small burp)

Mapleleaf Thu 02-Apr-20 11:14:25

I’m with merlot on that - I’d be snacking on the furniture too! ?

knspol Thu 02-Apr-20 11:14:51

Definitely on the gain weight wise. Not used to having lunch but don't seem to be able to do without now also cuppas with biscuits. Even started having a few snacks with my glass of wine before dinner. Oh dear, what with no trips to the hairdresser, no manicures and soon no clothes that will fit I'm going to be a real treat when this finally ends.

Urmstongran Thu 02-Apr-20 11:16:30

double the calories!

Ah no Chewbacca give your head a wobble. It’s double the VITAMINS!
?

Tedd1 Thu 02-Apr-20 11:18:56

I must be stressed as eating all the time. Frightened to get on the scales (hobbies don't help) !

Chewbacca Thu 02-Apr-20 11:32:07

You're right Urmstongran, positive thinking is the only way!

Callistemon Thu 02-Apr-20 11:34:14

I may run round the garden now to get rid of that biscuit I just ate (healthy homemade but approximately 100 cals)

annemarg Thu 02-Apr-20 11:34:42

What is really tasty for me is banana chopped up on top of peanut butter on toast!

essjay Thu 02-Apr-20 11:40:27

good job i have just had my mid morning cuppa(with 2 fingers of kit kat) otherwise i would be looking for something to snack on. I also agree with merlot, i would be snacking on the furniture

Coconut Thu 02-Apr-20 11:40:27

Yes am definitely feeling hungrier with all the extra exercise I’m doing and I did do half an hour on the swing-ball earlier, while my coconut cakes were cooking ??

grandtanteJE65 Thu 02-Apr-20 11:53:43

Just send all those snacks this way, please. I am desperately trying to put on weight.

marpau Thu 02-Apr-20 11:56:03

We are in isolation I have asked DIL to collect DGS Easter eggs when she drops off shopping as they are in serious danger.

NannyG123 Thu 02-Apr-20 12:01:31

Reading these are making me feel hungry. Think I'll get myself a snack.

SirChenjin Thu 02-Apr-20 12:06:26

I had 2 slices of toast for breakfast - one with Marmite (which I had first because it’s savoury) and one with lemon and ginger marmalade (pudding). I’ll probably top that up through the day with some dark chocolate gingers - too much working from home = a big bottom.