My success with Oatmeal
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This is something I feel deserves to be shared. I have always heard of how great Oatmeal is for you and how much fiber it contains. However, I have always struggled to get through a bowl more than once a week. Since I have started using mfp, I have rededicated myself to eating oatmeal.
About two weeks ago, I bought a bunch of frozen fruit. Once I began adding blueberries and just a tiny amount of brown sugar, I am hooked!
Oatmeal has had such a tremendous effect on my diet for the rest of the day. Nearly everyday that I eat oatmeal, I end up struggling to get enough calories. I am simply not as hungry, and don't worry, I make sure to eat all my calories
If there has been once constant tip/suggestions I have given others, it is to try and use oatmeal as much as possible in your diet.
About two weeks ago, I bought a bunch of frozen fruit. Once I began adding blueberries and just a tiny amount of brown sugar, I am hooked!
Oatmeal has had such a tremendous effect on my diet for the rest of the day. Nearly everyday that I eat oatmeal, I end up struggling to get enough calories. I am simply not as hungry, and don't worry, I make sure to eat all my calories
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Oatmeal has the oppsite effect on me. I eat more the whole day. WHY!!!0
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I eat oatmeal for my 6 AM breakfast 3-5 times a week, and I put a little honey on it. I've really gotten to like it!0
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mmmmmmm whole grains are SO good for you! Go Fiber!!0
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I eat oatmeal everyday for lunch...I throw a small box of raisins in mine=)0
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I eat steel cut oatmeal every day 7 days a week with either blueberries or raisins and cinnamon. It is so good for you. I can't say it makes me full but I know it is a healthy breakfast.0
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Yumm I LOVE oatmeal. Have it almost everyday, and especially in winter it's so nice to have something warm and comforting in the mornings! I've been craving sweet things recently and so I've been adding a tablespoon of sugar free apricot jam along with my regular blueberries. Only an extra 10 or 20 cals and sooo nice0
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Thank you for your posts on oatmeal. I was just thinking today how much I struggle to eat it. I usually eat if for breakfast when I made bad choices the previous day. Kind of like a punishment. I would like to be able to enjoy it more and thus eat it more regularly. Thanks for the suggestions! I will definately give them a try.0
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I love oatmeal, it is so warm and comforting. I like to put brown sugar and raisins in it, blueberries or bananas are also good in it and I like to put a tiny bit of nonfat milk on top YUM0
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I added between 1/2 T to a tablespoon of natural peanut butter to my oatmeal or some cut up apples. I love oatmeal. It's amazing0
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everyday that I go to school (3 times a week) I get starbucks oatmeal!!! I love it!! I add about 1/3 of the brown sugar packet and its sweet enough, I also love Quaker peaches and cream!!0
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Agreed. Oatmeal is amazing. I use to HATE it too. Definitely get the container of Quakers and not the ones in the pouches. I like to add Sugar/Artificial Sweeter. If I have some extra calories I'll add peanut butter and whipped cream, possibly even jelly.0
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I love oatmeal.
I can't stand the instant oatmeal though...just not as filling. I make rolled oats with almond milk and whip sliced bananas in while cooking it. Makes it taste amazing without having to add sugar. Then I go crazy with my toppings. :P
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I used to love oatmeal, and then I stopped eating it for some reason...but I forgot the reason. So thanks to this post, I am going to start eating more oatmeal. However, I cannot stand it with water. I have to heat it up with MILK; otherwise, I cannot eat it!0
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I usually have mine with blackberries, blueberries, flax seed & splenda brown sugar. It definitely keeps me fuller for longer too!
Funny to read this post right now, my hubby is out of town so instead of making dinner I just had oatmeal!! Lol0 -
Oatmeal has the oppsite effect on me. I eat more the whole day. WHY!!!
Me too...I always wondered if I was an odd ball b/c everyone talks a bout how filling it is. But it doesn't do it for me.0 -
I love putting 2 tbsp of ground flax, half a chopped apple and a good dose of cinnamon. Sometimes I add a little agave syrup for a little sweetness. I find its not always super filling or satisfying, but I know how good it is for me.0
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Oatmeal has the oppsite effect on me. I eat more the whole day. WHY!!!
Me too...I always wondered if I was an odd ball b/c everyone talks a bout how filling it is. But it doesn't do it for me.
Me three. If I have oatmeal I end up eating more throughout the day. It's weird...0 -
Oatmeal has the oppsite effect on me. I eat more the whole day. WHY!!!
Me too...I always wondered if I was an odd ball b/c everyone talks a bout how filling it is. But it doesn't do it for me.
Me three. If I have oatmeal I end up eating more throughout the day. It's weird...
If I have oatmeal (like 1/3 c, 100 cals) for a snack or lunch I'm starving within an hour...but for breakfast it's fine.0 -
Thanks for this post. I love my instant oatmeal but I'm thinking i should try the real stuff. This was a nudge in the right direction!0
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Oatmeal with 1 tbs pumpkin butter is my absolute favorite breakfast!0
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