Fitness trainer told me CEREAL was bad!!

5-6 egg whites, one whole egg and two pieces of wheat toast.

The problem with most cereals (IMO) is that they contain a lot of sugars and are processed. If you get something like Kashi or oatmeal, it is less processed and better for you. I use cereal as a snack/treat now, never as a meal. Plus, after I got my food scale and realized how small a serving size of cereal was and that I was typically eating 3-4 servings for the morning plus milk it really made me re-evaluate what I eat in the mornings with respect to calories.

I totally agree with you!! Would love to have what you're having for breakfast if I had the time.

Realize exactly your point, so I bought a mini weighing scale to size my breakfast to exactly one serving, about 40 -50g (as I add seeds n bran) and exactly 125 ml of milk, which is only half a cup....=(

Nothing wrong with cereal for breakfast unless you're eating something like Froot Loops or Count Chocula. :laugh:

It sounds like your trainer has jumped on the anti-wheat, low carb bandwagon.

I either have one biscuit of Weetabix or Special K. It is the milk that has the sugar, but we need the calcium. Oatmeal is good too.

Had no idea cereal was bad for you since it contains wheat and carbs and sugar. What do YOU guys eat for breakfast??

There are people who spew the "knowledge" they have gained from various sources as if it is true. Is it possible that you might find a better option for you? Yep. I used to eat cereal and did not find it satisfying unless I ate at least 3 servings. Now I eat a banana with peanut butter and 2 eggs and feel much more satisfied.

Ask the trainer, or anyone for that matter, why they make such claims? If the trainer is educated from an article he read, or from a nutritional guru he/she listens too then he/she will be happy to share his/her sources. If he/she is picking up broscience from various sources and doesn't really know what he/she is talking about he/she will say stuff like "trust me, it just is"

Stealing cereal from a kid is bad. Eating cereal isn't.

Special K Protein Cereal is amazing. 10 g protein per serving!

Is wheat and sugar bad for breakfast?
How much of eat?
Or is it if you only eat wheat and sugar?
And what is the definition of bad?

Simple statements can be complicated :laugh:

What did he suggest instead when he told you wheat and sugar were bad?

cereal is a great gimmick really. You look at the package and realise it's 30-40% refined sugars and white flour plus artificial colours and sweeteners.

There is not anything 'healthy' about cereal when you have an abundance of fresh foods to choose from. I personally have 2 eggs with a dash of milk and chia seeds cooked into an omelette, and I have that with a salad and some lean ham (maybe). Then snack on greek yoghurt with fresh fruit, protein shake with water, chicken with vegetables etc etc.

Less refined foods ==> more energy and better sleep, from experience.

Maybe your trainer was over generalizing- many cereals are bad because of the sugar content and fact that they're usually made with white flour.

Your trainer probably wouldn't like my breakfasts. Usually just tea- sometimes also a nature valley bar. If they don't like cereal, they WON'T like that! lol

Pork sausage and more pork sausage, sometimes I have pork sausage and turkey sausage. Lately I've been having a pure beef patty (no other ingredients) topped with pork. It's pretty good.

Cereal gives me high bad cholesterol, the beetus, water retention, lethargy and fatigue, fart attacks... I ain't got time for none of that.

Oatmeal with strawberries from my garden and 1 tbsp chia seeds. Chia seeds really fill you up!

It's not bad for you if you watch your portion sizes. It's not the healthiest thing, but definitely not bad for you. I kinda switched over to more organic cereals. You always have to find what works for your because different meal plans work differently with different people. LOL!

1/3 cup Oatmeal(no sugar) and Isopure protein shake (no sugar, no carbs) .... the combo works for me.... the oatmeal gives me just enough carbs for energy and as long as it is in the am when your body processes them better, no biggie.

All things in moderation...

But, yeah, the majority of the pre-packaged cereals out there are close to 50% sugar.

Why not try a natural cereal - a bowl of hot oatmeal with some fresh fruit? A handful of blueberries, a finely chopped apple with some cinnamon? There are also a lot of other grains you can try. I love a 1/2 c. of cooked quinoa sprinkled with cinnamon and a little raw sugar, and then pour a little cream over the top. Your body needs carbs, fat, and protein - but give it the "good stuff" - don't waste your calories on the processed stuff that is in most premade cereal. Go for the quality - you will soon not notice that you are no longer eating a bowl of food coloring and sugar with a few "whole grains" thrown in so it appeals to the general public as "healthy" when it really isn't.

I've dropped over 30 pounds in 4 months by doing nothing other than counting my calories on MyFitnessPal, balancing my fat, carbs, protein and sugar every day, and getting in an hour or so of walking or other exercise.

I gave up processed foods, fast food, and anything in a box in the freezer section - I'd been living on Lean Cuisines and they obviously weren't working since I had gained 10 pounds since Christmas - but if I'm out with friends and want a slice of pizza, I do that. Once you get the excess sugar, the artificial sweeteners, the chemicals out of your body you will start to crave the good stuff. I find peppers and a couple of tablespoons of hummus are so more appealing to me now than a bag of chips.

Use your brain - read your labels, find the healthy choices you like, and don't be afraid to try something outside the box - the Trix box, the Fruit Loops box, etc. Grab a can of McCann's Irish Oatmeal and give it a shot, and be creative with your natural additions to it.

Love cereal but to make other delicious foods fit my macros, I usually opt out. I love bacon or sausage with whole eggs. Yesterday, I made an awesome quesadilla with corn tortillas. I also eat a lot of burgers. If I want cereal that bad I'll make it fit, but I don't feel the small serving portions are usually worth the trade off. Most cereals are sugar bombs and I don't really have a sweet tooth to waste my carbs on that. I keep my carbs between 100-200 for my goals.

ETA: I'm good with a serving of Quaker quick oats with a cup of frozen blueberries stirred in and occasionally, I add milk, whey, syrup. Great FIBER.