Addicted to oatmeal?
jenniator
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Hey guys,
A few weeks ago I changed my diet plan to warm meals since while I loved eating yogurt and salads, it was just too hard for me because its so cold here to me. I originally created a rotation of several foods to switch off between which included oatmeal, soups, and eggs with veggies. However my plan backfired a bit, I've become addicted to eating oatmeal 2-3 times a day ha ha! I haven't had oatmeal in over 6 months, so it really hit the spot. It's just so easy to make, filling, delicious, and I prefer it to the other foods. Of course at night I eat a normal dinner with meat, veggies, and a starch. But I was curious, is it a bad thing to be so addicted to oatmeal? I love oatmeal so much that I created several different recipes for different tastes and flavors. I don't care much for fruit in oatmeal or savory oatmeal, but I am hooked on sweet flavors. I do add a good variety of ingredients, so I'm hoping my body is getting plenty of nutrition and staying in good condition. Here are my favorite recipes for oatmeal, please let me know if you have any suggestions for my recipes or if they are fine they way they are.
Festive Oatmeal:
33 grams of Oatmeal: 123.7 cal
10 grams of cranberry nut mix: 58.5 cal
100 grams milk: 48 cal
12 grams of chia seeds: 48.8 cal
1 teaspoon cinnamon: 6 cal
Total: 285.0 cal
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal with cocoa powder (My absolute favorite since it taste just like chocolate cake, but it's healthy and low in calories!!) (Some times peanut butter isn't included):
30 grams of Oatmeal: 112.5 cal
5 grams of Chocolate Powder: 19.5 cal
4 grams of brown sugar: 15.8 cal
Half Milk 100 grams: 48 cal
Skippy Crunchy Peanut Butter 16 grams: 95 cal
Total: 290.8 cal
Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal:
30 grams of Oatmeal: 112.5 cal
10 grams of brown sugar: 39.6 cal
15 grams maple syrup: 54.1 cal
8 grams chia seeds: 32.5 cal
100 grams of milk: 48 cal
1 teaspoon cinnamon: 6 cal
Total: 292.7 cal
A few weeks ago I changed my diet plan to warm meals since while I loved eating yogurt and salads, it was just too hard for me because its so cold here to me. I originally created a rotation of several foods to switch off between which included oatmeal, soups, and eggs with veggies. However my plan backfired a bit, I've become addicted to eating oatmeal 2-3 times a day ha ha! I haven't had oatmeal in over 6 months, so it really hit the spot. It's just so easy to make, filling, delicious, and I prefer it to the other foods. Of course at night I eat a normal dinner with meat, veggies, and a starch. But I was curious, is it a bad thing to be so addicted to oatmeal? I love oatmeal so much that I created several different recipes for different tastes and flavors. I don't care much for fruit in oatmeal or savory oatmeal, but I am hooked on sweet flavors. I do add a good variety of ingredients, so I'm hoping my body is getting plenty of nutrition and staying in good condition. Here are my favorite recipes for oatmeal, please let me know if you have any suggestions for my recipes or if they are fine they way they are.
Festive Oatmeal:
33 grams of Oatmeal: 123.7 cal
10 grams of cranberry nut mix: 58.5 cal
100 grams milk: 48 cal
12 grams of chia seeds: 48.8 cal
1 teaspoon cinnamon: 6 cal
Total: 285.0 cal
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal with cocoa powder (My absolute favorite since it taste just like chocolate cake, but it's healthy and low in calories!!) (Some times peanut butter isn't included):
30 grams of Oatmeal: 112.5 cal
5 grams of Chocolate Powder: 19.5 cal
4 grams of brown sugar: 15.8 cal
Half Milk 100 grams: 48 cal
Skippy Crunchy Peanut Butter 16 grams: 95 cal
Total: 290.8 cal
Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal:
30 grams of Oatmeal: 112.5 cal
10 grams of brown sugar: 39.6 cal
15 grams maple syrup: 54.1 cal
8 grams chia seeds: 32.5 cal
100 grams of milk: 48 cal
1 teaspoon cinnamon: 6 cal
Total: 292.7 cal
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Is it keeping you from getting other nutrients that you need or is it putting you over your calorie goals?0
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Are you selling your body for the sweet brown sugary glop?0
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Are you meeting your goals (protein, fat, calories, etc.)? If yes, then there is nothing wrong with it. If you're not, you might need to revise your recipes to better allow you to meet your goals. For example, if you're low on your protein goal, you could add protein powder to get in more protein.0
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Nothing wrong with a bowl of oatmeal every day, that's what I have for breakfast every single morning. Usually with protein powder and berries or nut butter in it (depending on the type of protein powder). Eating oatmeal for breakfast, lunch and dinner is a bit much though. You're not getting a lot of micronutrients from that. You'll be deficiant on vitamin d, vitamin c and vitamin b12.
Also chia seeds contain a lot of antinutrients so the amount of calcium, iron etc. that you actually absorb from them is pretty low.0 -
"Addicted" is the wrong word here. You're very, very fond of oatmeal. Maybe even a little obsessed.
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janejellyroll wrote: »Is it keeping you from getting other nutrients that you need or is it putting you over your calorie goals?
One of the reasons I love the oatmeal so much is because it keeps me full, so I don't go over my calorie limit
I'm not sure about how much nutrients I'm getting though. 0 -
Are you meeting your goals (protein, fat, calories, etc.)? If yes, then there is nothing wrong with it. If you're not, you might need to revise your recipes to better allow you to meet your goals. For example, if you're low on your protein goal, you could add protein powder to get in more protein.
To be honest, I haven't really ever payed much attention to my macro's. I mainly focus on the calories and eating well for my body. My body has responded really well with the oatmeal and stays full longer. I think I get good protein with the oatmeal, nuts, chai seeds, coacoa powder, peanut butter, and milk. I also get healthy fat from the nuts, peanut butter, chai seeds, and milk.0 -
Dreysander wrote: »Nothing wrong with a bowl of oatmeal every day, that's what I have for breakfast every single morning. Usually with protein powder and berries or nut butter in it (depending on the type of protein powder). Eating oatmeal for breakfast, lunch and dinner is a bit much though. You're not getting a lot of micronutrients from that. You'll be deficiant on vitamin d, vitamin c and vitamin b12.
Also chia seeds contain a lot of antinutrients so the amount of calcium, iron etc. that you actually absorb from them is pretty low.
To be fair, Last week I was eating 2 bowls of oatmeal for breakfast and lunch. Then starting yesterday, I started having 3 bowls which I count one as a snack. None replaced or counted as dinner though For dinner I always have meat, veggies, and starch. I do realize I might be lacking in some vitamins that are needed especially from veggies and fruits which is unfortunate. I do have veggies at dinner, but I don't think it would be enough for the day. I would normally always eat a spinach salad with turkey and veggies. But I got tired of cold food since the cold weather arrived.
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vivmom2014 wrote: »"Addicted" is the wrong word here. You're very, very fond of oatmeal. Maybe even a little obsessed.
I think obsessed is a much better term ha ha! It's hard to resist it since it hits all my cravings. I absolutely love chocolate and peanut butter, so they are a amazing combination! The Festive Oatmeal is really filling and easily digested which is important for my IBS. Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal has always been one of my top flavor combinations and really fits the spot when I have a sweet tooth.0 -
vivmom2014 wrote: »"Addicted" is the wrong word here. You're very, very fond of oatmeal. Maybe even a little obsessed.
Yep! You could quit any time you want! ...right?0 -
SoDamnHungry wrote: »vivmom2014 wrote: »"Addicted" is the wrong word here. You're very, very fond of oatmeal. Maybe even a little obsessed.
Yep! You could quit any time you want! ...right?
Ha ha of course I could But I love it since it's easy to make, warm, filling, and it satisfies all my cravings for sweets, chocolate, and peanut butter. I enjoy it a lot more than soup or eggs to be honest too xD For a mid snack I was thinking of Maple and Brown sugar oats or pumpkin soup 
It really is difficult xD 0 -
Dreysander wrote: »Nothing wrong with a bowl of oatmeal every day, that's what I have for breakfast every single morning. Usually with protein powder and berries or nut butter in it (depending on the type of protein powder). Eating oatmeal for breakfast, lunch and dinner is a bit much though. You're not getting a lot of micronutrients from that. You'll be deficiant on vitamin d, vitamin c and vitamin b12.
Also chia seeds contain a lot of antinutrients so the amount of calcium, iron etc. that you actually absorb from them is pretty low.
To be fair, Last week I was eating 2 bowls of oatmeal for breakfast and lunch. Then starting yesterday, I started having 3 bowls which I count one as a snack. None replaced or counted as dinner though For dinner I always have meat, veggies, and starch. I do realize I might be lacking in some vitamins that are needed especially from veggies and fruits which is unfortunate. I do have veggies at dinner, but I don't think it would be enough for the day. I would normally always eat a spinach salad with turkey and veggies. But I got tired of cold food since the cold weather arrived.
Try roasting your veg. I am not a huge salad fan, but I usually eat a big pile of roasted or sauteed veg for supper.
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First off- I love this post. It made me smile. Heck yeah, oatmeal!
Secondly, I will say that I do this. I phase things. I had a cottage cheese phase that went so hard and so long that when it was done I didn't eat cottage cheese for 8 years, it JUST made a comeback.
So I will forewarn, you may grow tired of something you love.
Finally, I will state, if you are eating 2-3 bowls of oatmeal a day, you may not be leaving room for enough veggies. Maybe throw a warm stirfry in there? Also- you can make "oatmeal" type of meals with a few different types of grains, quinoa makes great breakfast oats with cinnamon and the likes, and is a little higher on the protein (I think!)0 -
Are you meeting your goals (protein, fat, calories, etc.)? If yes, then there is nothing wrong with it. If you're not, you might need to revise your recipes to better allow you to meet your goals. For example, if you're low on your protein goal, you could add protein powder to get in more protein.
To be honest, I haven't really ever payed much attention to my macro's. I mainly focus on the calories and eating well for my body. My body has responded really well with the oatmeal and stays full longer. I think I get good protein with the oatmeal, nuts, chai seeds, coacoa powder, peanut butter, and milk. I also get healthy fat from the nuts, peanut butter, chai seeds, and milk.
Eating well for your body includes ensuring an appropriate macro split.0 -
First off- I love this post. It made me smile. Heck yeah, oatmeal!
Secondly, I will say that I do this. I phase things. I had a cottage cheese phase that went so hard and so long that when it was done I didn't eat cottage cheese for 8 years, it JUST made a comeback.
So I will forewarn, you may grow tired of something you love.
Finally, I will state, if you are eating 2-3 bowls of oatmeal a day, you may not be leaving room for enough veggies. Maybe throw a warm stirfry in there? Also- you can make "oatmeal" type of meals with a few different types of grains, quinoa makes great breakfast oats with cinnamon and the likes, and is a little higher on the protein (I think!)
Thanks! It really is so random
Oatmeal is love, oatmeal is life!!
Oddly enough, I go through many different food phases that i obsess over as well. Oatmeal was actually a previous phase for me lots of times. For a few months, I was hooked on greek yogurt with protein powder and berries, but then the cold weather came and knocked me out of my obsession from that. I have loved Cereal and eggs with veggies. Lucky I'm the type of person that doesn't mind eating the same foods every day for breakfast and lunch, so very easy. But once I get fixated on a certain food, it is difficult for me to take something else. Since I recently discovered my love of oatmeal again just last week. I'm sure within time I will become less fixated on it and also incorporate other foods into my lunch and snacks again.
Your absolutely right about not enough veggies. I do eat some at dinner, but I doubt it's enough. I like the idea of a warm stirfry, but not so much in the oatmeal since I don't like savory oatmeal, but it would be great on the side. I actually like quinoa a lot and it has about the same calories as oatmeal. But I like that oatmeal is a lot faster to prepare and easier. That makes it better on mornings and afternoon when I don't have much time. Quinoa does take about 20 minutes to prepare and doesn't freeze very well in my opinion, so it's more difficult to make batches of it if I eat it so often. Might not be the best thing, but I also tend to prefer meals that require not much prep and that a fast, especially in the winter since it's a bit tricky with SADS (Winter depression) to have any motivation or energy.0 -
Try adding raisins. Trust me your body will thank you.0
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fitExploror wrote: »Try adding raisins. Trust me your body will thank you.
My nut mix has cranberries and raisins? 0 -
If it's likely to just be a short-term obsession I wouldn't worry about it. When I was sick one week I ate oatmeal constantly since it was easy and comforting and pretty much all I could imagine getting down.
Personally, if eating it for multiple meals, I'd still try to include more cooked vegetables instead of eating veg only at dinner. I sometimes do oatmeal as an alternative to my usual vegetable omelet for breakfast and still usually add some vegetables on the side. I'd also look at how much protein you are getting. But on the whole it's not that big a deal.0 -
How about, "boy, I'm really enjoying eating oatmeal right now! I eat it twice a day. Eventually I'll probably get sick of it, but for now it's a lot of fun to find all the different ways I can enjoy it."
And add some more vegetables and protein in while you are enjoying it.0 -
Hey guys,
A few weeks ago I changed my diet plan to warm meals since while I loved eating yogurt and salads, it was just too hard for me because its so cold here to me. I originally created a rotation of several foods to switch off between which included oatmeal, soups, and eggs with veggies. However my plan backfired a bit, I've become addicted to eating oatmeal 2-3 times a day ha ha! I haven't had oatmeal in over 6 months, so it really hit the spot. It's just so easy to make, filling, delicious, and I prefer it to the other foods. Of course at night I eat a normal dinner with meat, veggies, and a starch. But I was curious, is it a bad thing to be so addicted to oatmeal? I love oatmeal so much that I created several different recipes for different tastes and flavors. I don't care much for fruit in oatmeal or savory oatmeal, but I am hooked on sweet flavors. I do add a good variety of ingredients, so I'm hoping my body is getting plenty of nutrition and staying in good condition. Here are my favorite recipes for oatmeal, please let me know if you have any suggestions for my recipes or if they are fine they way they are.
Festive Oatmeal:
33 grams of Oatmeal: 123.7 cal
10 grams of cranberry nut mix: 58.5 cal
100 grams milk: 48 cal
12 grams of chia seeds: 48.8 cal
1 teaspoon cinnamon: 6 cal
Total: 285.0 cal
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal with cocoa powder (My absolute favorite since it taste just like chocolate cake, but it's healthy and low in calories!!) (Some times peanut butter isn't included):
30 grams of Oatmeal: 112.5 cal
5 grams of Chocolate Powder: 19.5 cal
4 grams of brown sugar: 15.8 cal
Half Milk 100 grams: 48 cal
Skippy Crunchy Peanut Butter 16 grams: 95 cal
Total: 290.8 cal
Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal:
30 grams of Oatmeal: 112.5 cal
10 grams of brown sugar: 39.6 cal
15 grams maple syrup: 54.1 cal
8 grams chia seeds: 32.5 cal
100 grams of milk: 48 cal
1 teaspoon cinnamon: 6 cal
Total: 292.7 cal
I think you need to get into treatment right away!
Just kidding.
I love oatmeal and have it every morning, except weekends when I have French toast and bacon.
However, I would suggest that you take a look at your macros to see where your fat and protein fall, which are probably pretty low. Think balanced nutrition. 0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »If it's likely to just be a short-term obsession I wouldn't worry about it. When I was sick one week I ate oatmeal constantly since it was easy and comforting and pretty much all I could imagine getting down.
Personally, if eating it for multiple meals, I'd still try to include more cooked vegetables instead of eating veg only at dinner. I sometimes do oatmeal as an alternative to my usual vegetable omelet for breakfast and still usually add some vegetables on the side. I'd also look at how much protein you are getting. But on the whole it's not that big a deal.
I think your right about the short term obsession! I haven't had it in over 6 months and I just started having it last week. It's also really fun with the different flavor combinations. It really is comforting and warm. Even if it is short term, it is strange to be obsessed with oatmeal. I've been addicted in the past to junk food, sweets, candies, pasties, fried things, chips, chocolate, ect. So oatmeal is my healthiest addictive which is great But I haven't really heard people addicted to it, so it is weird ha ha.
I will try to include more veggies like on the side I think my protein should be okay since all the combinations and ingredients include protein, but I will take a deeper look and actually evaluate it. 0 -
How about, "boy, I'm really enjoying eating oatmeal right now! I eat it twice a day. Eventually I'll probably get sick of it, but for now it's a lot of fun to find all the different ways I can enjoy it."
And add some more vegetables and protein in while you are enjoying it.
I love your attitude!! Your right! I shouldn't worry too much about it, especially since this is most likely a short-term love affair. I know I will include at least 1 bowl of oatmeal for breakfast at least until it gets warm again, but for now I'm sure it's alright that I have 2 a day, especially if I enjoy it so much. I haven't had it in forever, so it's amazing. I will add more veggies 0 -
How about, "boy, I'm really enjoying eating oatmeal right now! I eat it twice a day. Eventually I'll probably get sick of it, but for now it's a lot of fun to find all the different ways I can enjoy it."
And add some more vegetables and protein in while you are enjoying it.
^This.
Try stirring some pumpkin into your oatmeal for a veggie serving. Add protein powder for extra protein and some pumpkin pie spice.
I understand going on food kicks, I do that myself. It just seems as if your diet might be a little unbalanced right now. Some macros like protein and fat are really important. The nutrients you get from adequate vegetable consumption are also important.
Another idea is to make zoats. Add some shredded zucchini or carrots to your current oatmeal recipes. You won't taste it, but it will add some more vegetable content to your day.0 -
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I think you need to get into treatment right away!
Just kidding.
I love oatmeal and have it every morning, except weekends when I have French toast and bacon.
However, I would suggest that you take a look at your macros to see where your fat and protein fall, which are probably pretty low. Think balanced nutrition. [/quote]
ha ha! Oatmeal really is a strange thing to be addicted or fixated on!!! But not the worst. Oatmeal really is wonderful in the cold mornings! I will have to check and see where my protein is at. I actually stay full with the oatmeal and am not hungry which I absolutely love A Lot more filling to me than eggs or soups. In the summer I loved greek yogurt with berries and protein powder, but oddly enough I find the oatmeal more satisfying and filling. So that part is great. For a formerly obese person that was use to constantly being stuffed, it is a great filling to be full and one I haven't had in a while. So it's nice to stay so full during the whole day while still being only around 1400 calories!! I've always been a huge eater, so it's funny a small bowl of oatmeal can satisfy and make me full! I do have meat at night, so I'm sure that also helps a lot with the protein as well.
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Are you meeting your goals (protein, fat, calories, etc.)? If yes, then there is nothing wrong with it. If you're not, you might need to revise your recipes to better allow you to meet your goals. For example, if you're low on your protein goal, you could add protein powder to get in more protein.
To be honest, I haven't really ever payed much attention to my macro's. I mainly focus on the calories and eating well for my body. My body has responded really well with the oatmeal and stays full longer. I think I get good protein with the oatmeal, nuts, chai seeds, coacoa powder, peanut butter, and milk. I also get healthy fat from the nuts, peanut butter, chai seeds, and milk.
One cannot live off oatmeal alone....or even mostly alone. Or, can they.....?
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PeachyCarol wrote: »How about, "boy, I'm really enjoying eating oatmeal right now! I eat it twice a day. Eventually I'll probably get sick of it, but for now it's a lot of fun to find all the different ways I can enjoy it."
And add some more vegetables and protein in while you are enjoying it.
^This.
Try stirring some pumpkin into your oatmeal for a veggie serving. Add protein powder for extra protein and some pumpkin pie spice.
I understand going on food kicks, I do that myself. It just seems as if your diet might be a little unbalanced right now. Some macros like protein and fat are really important. The nutrients you get from adequate vegetable consumption are also important.
Another idea is to make zoats. Add some shredded zucchini or carrots to your current oatmeal recipes. You won't taste it, but it will add some more vegetable content to your day.
Oh gosh I love your idea of putting pumpkin into the oatmeal!!! Sounds delicious. The only sad thing is here in the Netherlands, we don't have cans of pumpkin puree or anything like that. It seems like a lot of work to make home made pumpkin puree. I actually did add chocolate protein powder in my oatmeal before, but it wasn't chocolately or that good to me, so I switched to cocoa powder which actually has a lot of protein as well
I do get decent protein and fat I think But I'm not sure how much. The veggies I agree are lacking. I normally don't like fruits or veggies in oatmeal, but it's interesting if you don't taste the zucchini or carrots. 0 -
Are you meeting your goals (protein, fat, calories, etc.)? If yes, then there is nothing wrong with it. If you're not, you might need to revise your recipes to better allow you to meet your goals. For example, if you're low on your protein goal, you could add protein powder to get in more protein.
To be honest, I haven't really ever payed much attention to my macro's. I mainly focus on the calories and eating well for my body. My body has responded really well with the oatmeal and stays full longer. I think I get good protein with the oatmeal, nuts, chai seeds, coacoa powder, peanut butter, and milk. I also get healthy fat from the nuts, peanut butter, chai seeds, and milk.
One cannot live off oatmeal alone....or even mostly alone. Or, can they.....?
I do add a lot of ingredients in my oatmeal, so it's not just oatmeal Also I have a balanced dinner with meat, veggies, and a starch. 0 -
PeachyCarol wrote: »How about, "boy, I'm really enjoying eating oatmeal right now! I eat it twice a day. Eventually I'll probably get sick of it, but for now it's a lot of fun to find all the different ways I can enjoy it."
And add some more vegetables and protein in while you are enjoying it.
^This.
Try stirring some pumpkin into your oatmeal for a veggie serving. Add protein powder for extra protein and some pumpkin pie spice.
I understand going on food kicks, I do that myself. It just seems as if your diet might be a little unbalanced right now. Some macros like protein and fat are really important. The nutrients you get from adequate vegetable consumption are also important.
Another idea is to make zoats. Add some shredded zucchini or carrots to your current oatmeal recipes. You won't taste it, but it will add some more vegetable content to your day.
Oh gosh I love your idea of putting pumpkin into the oatmeal!!! Sounds delicious. The only sad thing is here in the Netherlands, we don't have cans of pumpkin puree or anything like that. It seems like a lot of work to make home made pumpkin puree. I actually did add chocolate protein powder in my oatmeal before, but it wasn't chocolately or that good to me, so I switched to cocoa powder which actually has a lot of protein as well
I do get decent protein and fat I think But I'm not sure how much. The veggies I agree are lacking. I normally don't like fruits or veggies in oatmeal, but it's interesting if you don't taste the zucchini or carrots.
How about butternut squash? It's close enough, and that's fairly easy to batch cook ahead. You might even be able to find it frozen.0 -
I prefer a savory oatmeal. On weekends I often do one that is cooked in chicken stock and I add a tsp or so of soy sauce along with some sauteed ginger and jalapeno then add one fried egg and garnish with cilantro, avocado, and sriracha sauce. It's bomb...0
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I say eat what you like as long as you fit it into your calorie goal. These recipes sound yummy, I'll be stealing the chocolate peanut butter one. So thank you for that! 0
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