Diet, always a struggle

Currently I am in phase 1, find a routine. Alteast for me, if I do not have a good routine then I will not follow it and therefore I will fail. I love to snack - I would rather eat 4 appetizers than 1 meal. Of course my husband is the opposite so thank goodness we do not eat dinner together most days. I am currently trying to find high protein snacks I can make so I can easily eat a little and be satisfied without alot of cooking or prep involved. For example, I made a version of Ellie Kriegers edamame/walnut salad - SO GOOD. The other thing I made, which is original as far as I know, is a pre-workout snack containing peanut butter, flaxseed, fiberone cereal and some maple syrup. I stirred all the contents together and put int he refrigerator and before I leave to work out I eat a Tbls. For me, food is not only about taste it is about function. The pre-workout snack needs to be a good balance of protein, fat and carb to give me energy and keep me satisfied. The edamame salad is similar although makes a very good side dish.