Instant Oatmeal!

Sure. But I'd add some protein in there so you feel fuller, longer. I love Quaker quick oats made with 1/2c almond milk, mix in 1TBS peanut butter and half a banana, with a hard boiled egg on the side. Keeps me full until lunch.

I eat Quaker instant oatmeal weight management with half a cup of blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. Love it.

Okaay so is instant oatmeal and a banana, orange, or a apple a good healthy breakfast?
I have heard instant oatmeal isnt good for you and people said that Bananas, oranges, and apples are high in sugars and stuff..
But arent they good sugars?
I mean they are fruit so how can they be bad for you?
HELP MEEEE!! Lol

Food nazis will try to tell you about processed sugars, too much sugars, eat raw only....blah, blah, blah.

The issue facing the majority of people is overeating, period. So just watch your calories, TRY to eat a balanced, nutrient rich pallet, and exercise. You will be just fine.

I do instant oatmeal sometimes, but I like steal cut oats much better. I cook those up and add a tablespoon of maple syrup, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and a dab of butter. It is hearty, gives me great energy to start my day, and is around 300 calories for a big ol' bowl.

Enjoy.

I eat instant oatmeal quite often. I have been buying OatFit by Better Oats - this kind had lower in sugar and higher fiber than others I tried. They come in 100 calorie packets. Basically, some instant oatmeal is better than others - just take some time and review some labels while at the grocery store.

I also eat a lot of fruit and never once worried about the amount of sugar I get from it. It hasn't hurt my progress at all.

I often eat instant oatmeal for breakfast, usually with a peice of toast with peanut butter. Keeps me full.

I used to eat Special K for breakfast but was always super hungry - seriously, the 30g recommended serving size of that stuff is a few little flakes in the bottom of your bowl, and it tastes like cardboard!!

Now I'm a big convert to porridge (or oatmeal as you guys over the pond call it!) for breakfast. I have Scott's Old Fashioned Porage Oats which take 2 1/2 mins in the microwave. I make it with skimmed milk and mix in a small squeeze of honey to sweeten slightly, then top with a dollop of fat-free greek yoghurt and blueberries or raspberries. Sometimes I'll put a scattering of seed mix on top too. Deeeee-lish!! It works out at around 300 cals or less and keeps me full til lunch!

In for food Nazis....

Wow you have lost a lot of weight from your progress chart!! Any secrets??

There is only one real secret, don't ever give up.

If you follow the plan of counting your calories to assure you don’t over eat, and adding some exercise to your routine to get moving a little more, then you will ultimately get to a healthier weight. If you do that and never, no matter what, give up, then I guarantee it will be worth it.

If you have a bad day, you overeat and decide not to exercise, just forget about it and start fresh the next day. Don't let a bad day turn into a bad week, don't ever give up.

Good luck - you can do it!

Whats wrong with oatmeal?

Whats wrong with fruit?

Oatmeal beats processed cereals anyday (I love both)

Fruit beats chocolate any day (I also love both)

: )

Wow you have lost a lot of weight from your progress chart!! Any secrets??

There is only one real secret, don't ever give up.

If you follow the plan of counting your calories to assure you don’t over eat, and adding some exercise to your routine to get moving a little more, then you will ultimately get to a healthier weight. If you do that and never, no matter what, give up, then I guarantee it will be worth it.

If you have a bad day, you overeat and decide not to exercise, just forget about it and start fresh the next day. Don't let a bad day turn into a bad week, don't ever give up.

Good luck - you can do it!

We need a like button on here!! I love this!!

For me, I love oatmeal, but I'm always super hungry shortly after eating it. If I start my day off with protein I stay full longer, and I don't feel like I'm starving the whole day.

I eat 1 pkg of instant Maple Oatmeal with 4 scoops of PB2 (for protein) 250 calories and 15 grams protein! I will tell you this taste just like a Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookie!!!

As I type this I'm having a bowl of Lower sugar instant oatmeal. As for protein, yes, as long as you get enough protein you'll be fine. I'm having steak and crab legs for dinner tonight, so I figured I'd be okay with some oatmeal for breakfast today. :bigsmile:

Rigger

I agree - you need to get enough protein, I don't really feel it has to come at any given point. I usually get a large part of my protein in the evening. I find it works for me that way, but I am likely in the minority.

You need to find what works best for you and if that is instant oatmeal and a banana then enjoy it. If you find yourself starving before lunch gets here then try adding in some form of protein with breakfast, or as a snack between. The key is really finding a way that works for you and that can be sustainable long term.

Here is a GREAT overnight oats recipe I have a made quite a few times:
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/skinny-overnight-oats-in-jar.html

Also, here is a good regular oatmeal recipe:
http://pickyeaterblog.com/chocolate-brownie-oatmeal/ (This site has quite a few oatmeal recipes actually)

Finally, here is a good recipe if you want to add some quinoa into your oatmeal:
http://thugkitchen.com/post/51561424744/dont-give-me-that-i-dont-eat-breakfast

I eat 1 pkg of instant Maple Oatmeal with 4 scoops of PB2 (for protein) 250 calories and 15 grams protein! I will tell you this taste just like a Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookie!!!

That sounds so good. those no-bake cookies are delicious.