Easy Mac Diet

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  • crabbybrianna
    crabbybrianna Posts: 344 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    For anyone in the UK who feels as if they're missing out here, I'm thinking about introducing the Pot Noodle Diet. (Takes me straight back to my student days).

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    I'm in! I haven't had a Pot Noodle in years, but back when I lived in the UK I think I ate one almost every day.

    My sister and I also ever used milk or butter when making Kraft dinner. We didn't use water either, just drain the noodles and add the cheese powder. It would solidify pretty nicely, lol! My husband adds butter and milk and it's too weird for me. Way too loose for my liking.
  • puttputt24
    puttputt24 Posts: 30 Member
    Starting to think this is a troll
  • brewerfan13
    brewerfan13 Posts: 183 Member
    puttputt24 wrote: »
    Starting to think this is a troll

    No not at all. I post pictures on my Facebook of everything I eat. Not trolling. No time for that.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    brewerfan13 wrote: »
    puttputt24 wrote: »
    Starting to think this is a troll

    I post pictures on my Facebook of everything I eat.

    Why?

    I'm another one who doesn't understand putting the # in front of words. The older i get the less patience and tolerance i have for the kids of today :tongue: I no comprehendo.

  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    brewerfan13 wrote: »
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    brewerfan13 wrote: »
    puttputt24 wrote: »
    Starting to think this is a troll

    I post pictures on my Facebook of everything I eat.

    Why?

    I'm another one who doesn't understand putting the # in front of words. The older i get the less patience and tolerance i have for the kids of today :tongue: I no comprehendo.

    This app has an ignore button
    Facebook you can unfriend

    Both platforms are flexible, just like the easy mac diet.

    Haha I'm just a grumpy old cow today :lol:

  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    Christine_72 wrote: »
    brewerfan13 wrote: »
    puttputt24 wrote: »
    Starting to think this is a troll

    I post pictures on my Facebook of everything I eat.

    Why?

    I'm another one who doesn't understand putting the # in front of words. The older i get the less patience and tolerance i have for the kids of today :tongue: I no comprehendo.

    I really don't get it either. I don't hash tag anything
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    Therealobi1 wrote: »
    brewerfan13 wrote: »
    puttputt24 wrote: »
    Starting to think this is a troll

    No not at all. I post pictures on my Facebook of everything I eat. Not trolling. No time for that.

    Lol. Don't your friends get bored with your pictures of Mac and cheese

    I tend to unfollow (not unfriend) people who post delicious food constantly. The only food porn I allow on my feed is Daym Drops.
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    Annie_01 wrote: »
    Easy Mac...I thought you might be interested...

    https://lilk8tob.wordpress.com/2015/02/18/diy-easy-mac-from-kraft-blue-box/

    DIY Easy Mac from Kraft blue box

    Pour 1/4 cup of noodles into a large microwave safe mug

    Add 1/2 cup water

    Microwave 3 minutes

    Stir

    Microwave 2 more minutes, then drain. The mug will be really hot, so please don’t let your toddler(or your dog) help take it out of the microwave!

    Measure out 2.5 teaspoons of the Kraft cheese, pour on top of the drained noodles

    Add 1 tablespoon of milk

    *Add 1/8 TBL butter

    *Optional

    This idea could save you tons of money...

    I take it you're speaking from experience... in both cases :tongue:

    I actually do something similar (just with a higher quality cheese) for lazy work lunches. It's not bad for being lazy.

    Nope...never had one of those Easy Macs...and it has been a long time (many many years) since I have had a regular box of mac and cheese. I can't do those types of foods because of the sodium content.

    I see nothing wrong actually with someone including it in their diet...maybe just not so much of it. I think it would be a great option however for say like someone in college or even someone that longs for the college dorm life.

    However...many years since I had a toddler...but my last dog would have been glad to get that mug out of the microwave even if it meant burning his tongue. He was a bit on the lazy side until it came to sneaking food off of the kitchen counter then he seemed to have this burst of adrenaline...strength and power beyond belief. I had 2lbs of chicken sitting on the counter...went to get something out of the bedroom...gone maybe 2 or 3 minutes...came back...every little sign of that chicken had disappeared...even the container had been licked clean. I have no doubt that he would have been thrilled to have some of that Easy Mac.
  • Annie_01
    Annie_01 Posts: 3,096 Member
    Okay Easy Mac...Cost per serving depends on how much you pay for the box. At my store it sells for .88. Each box has 3 servings of 70g. Slightly more than your Easy Mac at 58g.

    Now in case you find yourself stranded in the middle of the jungle...

    http://www.thesodacanstove.com/trail-foods/mac-n-cheese/

    Okay...this would cost a little up front but in the end you would come out cheaper. Just make your own little meals that all you have to do is stick in the microwave. Take a container with your pasta and a little snack sized ziploc with the rest. Cook pasta according to the directions I already gave you then add powdered stuff...stir and lose weight...maybe.

    Barilla Pasta, Elbow, 16 Ounce (Pack of 16)

    https://www.amazon.com/Barilla-Pasta-Elbow-Ounce-Pack/dp/B00338BVF4/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1484222900&sr=1-4&keywords=elbow+macaroni&th=1

    Powdered Cheddar Cheese (this is the same stuff that Kraft uses) I use it on my popcorn

    https://www.amazon.com/Cheddar-Cheese-Hoosier-Hill-Farm/dp/B008GG9ZS8/ref=pd_bxgy_325_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RPHT0GPVYGGD6683FE58

    Powdered Butter

    https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-Butter-rBST-free/dp/B00DC5ZKQE/ref=pd_bxgy_325_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0VXJWVWN5JY7FAAYASH7

    Powdered Milk (you might can find it cheaper ???)

    https://www.amazon.com/Hoosier-Hill-Farm-American-Powder/dp/B0099XI58S/ref=pd_sim_325_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BBGQ3NT271Z84DAF0GET
  • ladyreva78
    ladyreva78 Posts: 4,080 Member
    Annie_01 wrote: »
    ladyreva78 wrote: »
    Annie_01 wrote: »
    Easy Mac...I thought you might be interested...

    https://lilk8tob.wordpress.com/2015/02/18/diy-easy-mac-from-kraft-blue-box/

    DIY Easy Mac from Kraft blue box

    Pour 1/4 cup of noodles into a large microwave safe mug

    Add 1/2 cup water

    Microwave 3 minutes

    Stir

    Microwave 2 more minutes, then drain. The mug will be really hot, so please don’t let your toddler(or your dog) help take it out of the microwave!

    Measure out 2.5 teaspoons of the Kraft cheese, pour on top of the drained noodles

    Add 1 tablespoon of milk

    *Add 1/8 TBL butter

    *Optional

    This idea could save you tons of money...

    I take it you're speaking from experience... in both cases :tongue:

    I actually do something similar (just with a higher quality cheese) for lazy work lunches. It's not bad for being lazy.

    Nope...never had one of those Easy Macs...and it has been a long time (many many years) since I have had a regular box of mac and cheese. I can't do those types of foods because of the sodium content.

    I see nothing wrong actually with someone including it in their diet...maybe just not so much of it. I think it would be a great option however for say like someone in college or even someone that longs for the college dorm life.

    However...many years since I had a toddler...but my last dog would have been glad to get that mug out of the microwave even if it meant burning his tongue. He was a bit on the lazy side until it came to sneaking food off of the kitchen counter then he seemed to have this burst of adrenaline...strength and power beyond belief. I had 2lbs of chicken sitting on the counter...went to get something out of the bedroom...gone maybe 2 or 3 minutes...came back...every little sign of that chicken had disappeared...even the container had been licked clean. I have no doubt that he would have been thrilled to have some of that Easy Mac.

    My dog and the two cats work together to clean up the kitchen counter... That dog takes lazy to a new level but also has that amazing burst of speed where food is concerned. It did NOT like the prepared chicken breast I left out for it. Who would have thought that dogs don't like garlic stuffed chicken when it's raw... :innocent:
    Annie_01 wrote: »
    puttputt24 wrote: »
    Starting to think this is a troll

    Even if he is I would say he is fairly harmless. He has at least provided a little entertainment for us.

    Easy Mac (at least in my opinion) is better than one of the 100 daily threads about sugar...or that evil white food...that seems to fill this place up.

    The Easy Mac thread reminds me of a thread a few months ago about some guys container diet...it was pretty weird too.

    It's entertaining. What more can you want out of a Mac&Cheese thread? :wink:
  • brewerfan13
    brewerfan13 Posts: 183 Member
    jenilla1 wrote: »
    At first, I wasn't a big fan of the Easy Mac diet. But after hearing the name over and over while reading this ridiculous thread, and seeing the OP's avatar repeatedly, I find myself craving some old school boxed mac and cheese. Disturbing... :o

    Don't fight the feeling.

    I don't see this thread as ridiculous as those worked up over 52% carbs vs 48% like they are entering a bodybuilding competition.
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    LOL. Yes Mr. Easy Mac, hopefully us unsophisticated rabble will someday develop a morally superior taste for virtuous and respectable food choices. Until then, we will have to wallow in this lowbrow fare. So sad :cry:

    @brewerfan13 Have you ever tried the Velveeta version? I know you started your hashtagged diet because you had a bargains worth of Easy Mac, but I was curious if you had an opinion on other options? I had always been a Kraft girl growing up, but I recently tried the Velveeta version and was impressed. I may have to do a side-by-side taste test.
  • brewerfan13
    brewerfan13 Posts: 183 Member
    kimny72 wrote: »
    LOL. Yes Mr. Easy Mac, hopefully us unsophisticated rabble will someday develop a morally superior taste for virtuous and respectable food choices. Until then, we will have to wallow in this lowbrow fare. So sad :cry:

    @brewerfan13 Have you ever tried the Velveeta version? I know you started your hashtagged diet because you had a bargains worth of Easy Mac, but I was curious if you had an opinion on other options? I had always been a Kraft girl growing up, but I recently tried the Velveeta version and was impressed. I may have to do a side-by-side taste test.

    Yes I enjoy the Velveeta very much. Especially with some A1 and bacon bits.

    However the convenience of Easy Mac (water/microwave) is making this real simple for me. It took me longer to pack my sons school lunch this morning that it did to whip up my breakfast.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I can't eat wheat due to an autoimmune disorder, but I was able to find this. Not as easy as Easy Mac, but it actually had protein, a little calcium and a decent amount of vitamin B6 in it. Tastes pretty good, too. Now everyone can join the mac n cheese diet revolution!
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  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    jenilla1 wrote: »
    At first, I wasn't a big fan of the Easy Mac diet. But after hearing the name over and over while reading this ridiculous thread, and seeing the OP's avatar repeatedly, I find myself craving some old school boxed mac and cheese. Disturbing... :o

    OP's eeeeeevil mind control tactics have lured you in :lol:

  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    jenilla1 wrote: »
    I can't eat wheat due to an autoimmune disorder, but I was able to find this. Not as easy as Easy Mac, but it actually had protein, a little calcium and a decent amount of vitamin B6 in it. Tastes pretty good, too. Now everyone can join the mac n cheese diet revolution!
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    I have celiac. This is what I eat when I want quick and dirty boxed mac and cheese. It has a lot of protein:

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  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    GottaBurnEmAll wrote: »
    jenilla1 wrote: »
    I can't eat wheat due to an autoimmune disorder, but I was able to find this. Not as easy as Easy Mac, but it actually had protein, a little calcium and a decent amount of vitamin B6 in it. Tastes pretty good, too. Now everyone can join the mac n cheese diet revolution!
    gsz58a3jfhpa.jpg

    I have celiac. This is what I eat when I want quick and dirty boxed mac and cheese. It has a lot of protein:

    Mac-and-Cheese-1024x576.jpg

    OMG! The protein! YES!!! :D
  • brewerfan13
    brewerfan13 Posts: 183 Member
    Dinner - Easy Mac with a dash of Sprout's seasoning, a few pieces of teriyaki chicken (not breaded) and a couple hot banana pepper rings. I'm going to finish off the chicken for breakfast as I'm feeling kinda full tonight. #easymac
  • brewerfan13
    brewerfan13 Posts: 183 Member
    Easy Mac day #10 in the books. I felt full and somewhat bloated ever since lunch (which was delicious). It was difficult to count calories today as I was eating foods provided and therefore I was not able to see the label. I'm being conservative at saying 1410 calories consumed. Had a good workout tonight. 21 laps on the indoor track alternating laps carrying a 25lb weight. Then I did 15 minutes of LIT cardio hanging out in the Sauna. Another great day the Easy Mac way!!
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