Is this considered a cheat meal?

Simonnnna
Simonnnna Posts: 49
in Health and Weight Loss
Just now for breakfast I ate one cup of honey bunches of oats with almonds cereal (the serving size is 3/4 cup. 1 cup is 170 calories) and natural almond milk (1 cup, 60 calories)

I'm aware that cereal isn't too good for you even the most "healthy" kind because of the sugar but is this a cheat meal?
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  • taekwondo_bitch
    taekwondo_bitch Posts: 158 Member
    That's 230 calories - pretty good for breakfast calorie wise, but the sugar isn't okay. I'm betting the cereal has a high GI on top of that, because that's how sugar works. But yeah, it's ok. Just enjoy your breakfast and only do it every once in a while. Try uncle Toby's traditional oats - 240 calories but with 1/8 of the sugar and fills you up until lunch time (and I get up at six and go running). Have a nice day!
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    I'd say it's not a cheat meal unless it isn't your norm and messed up your food intake for the day.

    There isn't anything wrong with sugar(in moderation) unless you have a medical condition.
    Just enjoy the meal and enjoy your day.
  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
    Eat "good" (whatever that means to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to bingeing.

    Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    It's the alien factor, no reason for alarm, grains and sugar are fine to consume.
  • florentinovillaro
    florentinovillaro Posts: 342 Member
    For me personally, cheat meals are an excuse to let off the gas pedal. You have to change your thinking so that you dont WANT to cheat, ever again.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    how is cereal not good for you??


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  • bheathfit
    bheathfit Posts: 451 Member
    This and many other answers are at your fingertips... Video quality leaves something to be desired, but these videos are packed full of great information regarding food and intake.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAvW6xBZjSk&list=PLnPAPdT4m_g_jts_h2xcr2MFzW5uwJ2uP
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
    The only problem I see is that you might have measured using a cup rather than weighing the cereal.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Indeed; how is any food not good for you?

    I wouldn't overly worried about the current sugar alarmism.

    If you're obese and/or unfit, it's best to avoid having it all the time, but you can still incorporate it as part of a healthy meal plan.

    As it was a slower paced run today, I stayed 'fasted', but I was still handing out jelly babies - a couple of weeks ago the first thing I ate in the day was 100g of said Jelly Babies. That's mostly pure sugar. But, quite happy with that as quick energy was exactly what I wanted for just under 9 miles including some long and steep climbs!
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    The only problem I see is that you might have measured using a cup rather than weighing the cereal.

    +1. I don't see how cereal, for breakfast of all things, could be cheating.
  • taekwondo_bitch
    taekwondo_bitch Posts: 158 Member
    The only problem I see is that you might have measured using a cup rather than weighing the cereal.

    +1. I don't see how cereal, for breakfast of all things, could be cheating.

    Because cereal is usually full of sugar, and there are plenty of other ways to have breakfast - most of which include a lot less sugar and a lot less calories.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    A bowl of cereal is not a cheat meal. Not to offend, but get a grip.
  • beesareyellow
    beesareyellow Posts: 335 Member
    A bowl of cereal is not a cheat meal. Not to offend, but get a grip.

    This.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    I had pumpkin pancakes with maple syrup, coffee with cream, and two thick-sliced pieces of bacon. I don't even consider *that* a cheat meal.

    And - no... your cereal and almond milk are almost sanctimoniously not a cheat meal. You're doing fine! :smile:
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    That's 230 calories - pretty good for breakfast calorie wise, but the sugar isn't okay. I'm betting the cereal has a high GI on top of that, because that's how sugar works. But yeah, it's ok. Just enjoy your breakfast and only do it every once in a while. Try uncle Toby's traditional oats - 240 calories but with 1/8 of the sugar and fills you up until lunch time (and I get up at six and go running). Have a nice day!
    There's nothing wrong with sugar unless you have a pre-existing condition where it's contraindicated (or you have no access to a toothbrush, I guess :wink: ).
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    Mixing the Honey Bunches of Oats with Nutella and serving them with Bailey's Irish Cream is a "cheat" meal! Not that I like the term "cheat" meal.

    Not an under 300 cal breakfast with almond milk. Breathe!! It's ok!
  • Clash1001
    Clash1001 Posts: 85 Member
    Blooming heck....no! It's not a cheat meal.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    The only problem I see is that you might have measured using a cup rather than weighing the cereal.

    +1. I don't see how cereal, for breakfast of all things, could be cheating.

    Because cereal is usually full of sugar, and there are plenty of other ways to have breakfast - most of which include a lot less sugar and a lot less calories.
    There's nothing wrong with sugar. In fact, from a biological standpoint, it's very much a good thing.
  • rockmama72
    rockmama72 Posts: 815 Member
    Chase it with a 600 calorie cinnamon roll and a beer and then you've got yourself a cheat meal.
  • Simonnnna
    Simonnnna Posts: 49
    :)
  • taekwondo_bitch
    taekwondo_bitch Posts: 158 Member
    The only problem I see is that you might have measured using a cup rather than weighing the cereal.

    +1. I don't see how cereal, for breakfast of all things, could be cheating.

    Because cereal is usually full of sugar, and there are plenty of other ways to have breakfast - most of which include a lot less sugar and a lot less calories.
    There's nothing wrong with sugar. In fact, from a biological standpoint, it's very much a good thing.
    Doesn't it burn pretty much directly into fat?
  • Simonnnna
    Simonnnna Posts: 49
    A bowl of cereal is not a cheat meal. Not to offend, but get a grip.

    No need to be rude, I was just wondering considering cereal has a lot of sugar and I usually eat organic or extremely clean. You should get a grip and learn to keep your rude comments to yourself or just don't answer at all. I've seen you on other questions and you're rude to everyone so I won't take it to heart
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    The only problem I see is that you might have measured using a cup rather than weighing the cereal.

    +1. I don't see how cereal, for breakfast of all things, could be cheating.

    Because cereal is usually full of sugar, and there are plenty of other ways to have breakfast - most of which include a lot less sugar and a lot less calories.
    There's nothing wrong with sugar. In fact, from a biological standpoint, it's very much a good thing.
    Doesn't it burn pretty much directly into fat?
    Not at all. Every cell in your body relies on sugar for fuel.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Chase it with a 600 calorie cinnamon roll and a beer and then you've got yourself a cheat meal.
    I like the way you think. :drinker:
  • taekwondo_bitch
    taekwondo_bitch Posts: 158 Member
    The only problem I see is that you might have measured using a cup rather than weighing the cereal.

    +1. I don't see how cereal, for breakfast of all things, could be cheating.

    Because cereal is usually full of sugar, and there are plenty of other ways to have breakfast - most of which include a lot less sugar and a lot less calories.
    There's nothing wrong with sugar. In fact, from a biological standpoint, it's very much a good thing.
    Doesn't it burn pretty much directly into fat?
    Not at all. Every cell in your body relies on sugar for fuel.
    Even if that's the case, it's still extra, unnecessary calories.
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    A bowl of cereal is not a cheat meal. Not to offend, but get a grip.

    No need to be rude, I was just wondering considering cereal has a lot of sugar and I usually eat organic or extremely clean. You should get a grip and learn to keep your rude comments to yourself or just don't answer at all. I've seen you on other questions and you're rude to everyone so I won't take it to heart

    Oh sweetie.........just a bit of advice. It's not wise to call someone out when you asked for advice - this won't end well.

    Maybe instead of focusing on the advice you did not like - maybe you should have said "thanks" to those who gave replies you liked. Some of us are here to be supportive even though we do not coddle or "sugar coat" our answers - pardon the pun!

    :flowerforyou:
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  • Simonnnna
    Simonnnna Posts: 49
    A bowl of cereal is not a cheat meal. Not to offend, but get a grip.

    No need to be rude, I was just wondering considering cereal has a lot of sugar and I usually eat organic or extremely clean. You should get a grip and learn to keep your rude comments to yourself or just don't answer at all. I've seen you on other questions and you're rude to everyone so I won't take it to heart

    Oh sweetie.........just a bit of advice. It's not wise to call someone out when you asked for advice - this won't end well.

    Maybe instead of focusing on the advice you did not like - maybe you should have said "thanks" to those who gave replies you liked. Some of us are here to be supportive even though we do not coddle or "sugar coat" our answers - pardon the pun!

    :flowerforyou:

    Well I am thankful for all the nice and helpful answers and I would have been thankful for her answer too if she didn't add "get a grip" which isn't really a nice thing to say to someone whose here looking for advice. If she needs to be rude in order to give advice than why be on here giving advice at all? Bye "sweetie"
  • dianeb613
    dianeb613 Posts: 121 Member
    Chase it with a 600 calorie cinnamon roll and a beer and then you've got yourself a cheat meal.
    LOL

    :laugh:
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    I don't understand the concept in using the word "cheat" in relationship to what I eat. I stay within my calorie range unless I decide to intentionally go over for a special occasion. I eat nutritionally dense food to satisfy my body and I consume a limited amount of empty food to satisfy my emotions. Food is not bad or good.

    The only reason I avoid eating a lot of sugar at the start of the day is that it makes me hungrier. I usually save that for my last snack of the day before bed. Other people can successfully do otherwise.

    But the concept of calling how I live my life "cheating" is negative and guilt-producing. No thanks.
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