Would oatmeal be a good lunch choice?
DJ2120
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I know most people have oatmeal for breakfast, but I just have a big protein shake as my breakfast. I was thinking oatmeal will be a good lunch choice because it's so filling & would probably hold me over well until dinner. Or is that too many carbs to be eating so late in the day?
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why are you scared of carbs??? The only thing that matters hit your macros/micros and eat less then your body uses calorie goal wise..its not hard0
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Your body will process and digest oatmeal for lunch the same as it would at breakfast. Enjoy your oatmeal whenever you want.0
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It's perfectly fine! I know you're probably wanting to avoid the blood sugar spike and crash, and as long as you don't eat too much sugar (I might have a tsp or two of brown sugar, but I'm a sugar fiend), you will be fine! Oatmeal is typically slower-digesting (hence why it keeps you feeling full) so don't miss out on the benefits of oatmeal because of the carb content0
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oatmeal is good for you. eat it if you want it0
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I don't think it would be a problem, I personally prefer savory lunches but hey if it's what you like........do it!!!0
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I eat oatmeal for lunches all the time. I love it, it keeps me filled up during the work day so I am not grabbing for anything I shouldn't have. I use weight watcher oatmeal, taste great, and i only put on the pink package sugar, nothing else. Very low in calories and carbs! Go for it0
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DO you like oatmeal?
If so, eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. Or all 40 -
Yes it's grate for lunch! It'll sure fill you up, I've just finished having mine for lunch!0
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I keep a packet of instant regular oatmeal at my desk for when I've forgotten to pack lunch. It's tasty and it fills me up. I say go for it!0
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Oatmeal for lunch it is! And I really do love oatmeal, honestly I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks lol! :happy:0
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Oatmeal for lunch it is! And I really do love oatmeal, honestly I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks lol! :happy:
Yes!!!!!!!!!!! Pete for the win!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Oatmeal for lunch it is! And I really do love oatmeal, honestly I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks lol! :happy:
Yes!!!!!!!!!!! Pete for the win!!!!!!!!!!!
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I had oatmeal for lunch today. Its yummy, healthy and you can add fruit, nuts, peanut butter etc. So many different options. Enjoy0
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Oatmeal for lunch it is! And I really do love oatmeal, honestly I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks lol! :happy:
Yes!!!!!!!!!!! Pete for the win!!!!!!!!!!!
Haha!
Just for the record. I have NEVER EVER eaten Oatmeal. I can't even say that I don't like it. I don't even know what it tastes like.0 -
If you like it and it makes you feel good - go for it.
Just keep an eye on your macros (protein/carbs/fat) to make sure you are keeping them in balance.0 -
Before my recent surgery I ate oatmeal with a scoop of peanut butter and a half a banana every night around 8pm no issues.0
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I have oatmeal for a late morning snack or lunch..... I usually have greek yogurt and fruit with it. Doesn't matter when you eat it, it is healthy and will fill you up.0
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Sometimes I eat oatmeal for dinner! You can add some protein powder to it if you want to. Yum!0
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You can eat whatever you want when ever you want. All that matters is a calorie budget either daily or weekly. You can even eat low one day and high the next if the weekly budge is met. It's a calorie budget, just like a financial budget.0
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Oatmeal is great I eat it all the time breafast, lunch or dinner its good to eat when you want to be full and not have to eat a bunch. I normally eat one or two packes depending on how hungry I am, there is not alot of caloroies in it so its pretty good.0
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