Low Carb Cereal

Kriistabell
Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
edited November 21 in Food and Nutrition
Uhh so I'm not able to just measure out a cup of cereal that easily. It's my weak food. I doing iifym and my macros are c/p/f 197/143/62. I'm usually below in carbs by about 80g or so, but I like it like that. Makes me feel more accomplished. So anyway, anyone know of any cereals that are lower in carbs than most? It would be a pretty great dessert :)
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  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    There's a girl on here that you should get together with. She knows all about the cereals.
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    Alluminati wrote: »
    There's a girl on here that you should get together with. She knows all about the cereals.

    Oh gosh. Gotta find her so we can eat all the cereals!! :trollface:
  • vichyswaaaaaaaa
    vichyswaaaaaaaa Posts: 4 Member
    I'm always under my carbs as well. I like Kashi Go Lean Crisp. 3/4 cup serving, 190 cal, 31 on carbs. Don't know if that's low or not, but it's good and filling for breakfast.
  • slaite1
    slaite1 Posts: 1,307 Member
    Alluminati wrote: »
    There's a girl on here that you should get together with. She knows all about the cereals.

    :D
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    I can't think of any. Most cereals are carbfests.
  • JeylineSS
    JeylineSS Posts: 32 Member
    I've searched forever for low-carb cereal.
  • Serena795
    Serena795 Posts: 21 Member
    Fiber One bran? It's great for making you go to the bathroom...
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Looking for low carb cereals would be like looking for meat that isn't an animal. Cereals are grains which are carbs!
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    I've been trying to think of anything that could loosely be considered cereal and is low-carb. I've come up with nothing.

    Chicken soup without the veggies - chicken in broth - is about as close as I can come.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    SherryTeach wrote: »
    Looking for low carb cereals would be like looking for meat that isn't an animal. Cereals are grains which are carbs!

    LOL So true! I try and avoid cereal, because I love it a little too much... The serving sizes are pathetic for the calories. I just can not have 45g of any cereal :huh:
    And for some reason if I have cereal, morning or night it makes me ravenous. Could be the high carb content, who knows??

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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member
    edited July 2015
    Hold on, if you're doing IIFYM but you're usually 80g under on carbs, are you really doing IIFYM? Isn't the idea to hit your macros?
  • senecarr
    senecarr Posts: 5,377 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Hold on, if you're doing IIFYM but you're usually 80g under on carbs, are you really doing IIFYM? Isn't the idea to hit your macros?
    She feels accomplished when she's under her carb goals, and now she wants cereal that helps her accomplish that. If it was my mental gymnastics, I guess I'd just set my C 80g higher, enjoy cereal, and still be 80g under my planned amount.
  • sheldonklein
    sheldonklein Posts: 854 Member
    On a volume basis, something that's mostly air 1 serving of cheerios at least looks like a(small) bowl of cereal. 1 serving of most cereals looks like what I used to slurp out of the bottom of the bowl because it's too little to use a spoon.
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    JeylineSS wrote: »
    I've searched forever for low-carb cereal.

    Lol we'll have to just dream forever
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    SherryTeach wrote: »
    Looking for low carb cereals would be like looking for meat that isn't an animal. Cereals are grains which are carbs!

    I figured if they could make protein bread there's gotta be some hope for a low carb cereal
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  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Hold on, if you're doing IIFYM but you're usually 80g under on carbs, are you really doing IIFYM? Isn't the idea to hit your macros?

    I'm no expert at all so I'm welcome to hearing what your take is on this, but I thought if your goal is to lean out while power lifting, hitting your protein goal was most important and staying under your fats and carbs were just fine. If I'm wrong I would be very happy to be because that means more cereal :smiley:
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    senecarr wrote: »
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    Hold on, if you're doing IIFYM but you're usually 80g under on carbs, are you really doing IIFYM? Isn't the idea to hit your macros?
    She feels accomplished when she's under her carb goals, and now she wants cereal that helps her accomplish that. If it was my mental gymnastics, I guess I'd just set my C 80g higher, enjoy cereal, and still be 80g under my planned amount.

    But then my percentages wouldn't be ideal for power lifting. I want to build muscle and lose fat so I thought I was doing it right. Am i doing it wrongz?
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    KisforKrista wrote: »
    I have one its called Hi-Lo Maple pecan and its got only 6g of carbs per 30g serving, 90 calories and 12g of protein

    You are a winnnnnnnnerrrrrr!!!!!!! :lol: thank you!!
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  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    Quarry was the best low carb cereal of the late 1970s.
  • gaylebodine
    gaylebodine Posts: 1,689 Member
    Special K has a high protein cereal or two. I think the weight watcher's brand might as well. I'll look for the Hi-Lo maple Pecan as well.
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    UltimateRBF wrote: »
    Steak and eggs...let me finish...served in a cereal bowl.
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  • DaddieCat
    DaddieCat Posts: 3,643 Member
    You were talking in other threads about lifting. Carbs are where your body gets energy to fuel your lifts. Don't be afraid of carbs. Keep them in check, obviously, but enjoy them. They will help the protein intake to refuel, replenish and rebuild the damage in the muscles caused by your lifting regimen.
  • sinbos
    sinbos Posts: 28 Member
    Hiho
    i don't know where you all live (americas or Uk) but propably this is something for you. It is from amazon.de , not necesery low carb but for a musli only 19,3% is pretty low
    http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00HXAPWNA/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p325_d7_i5?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0MVH746GX0N92CGYEK96&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=585296347&pf_rd_i=desktop

    sorry the page is in German
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    BecomingBane wrote: »
    You were talking in other threads about lifting. Carbs are where your body gets energy to fuel your lifts. Don't be afraid of carbs. Keep them in check, obviously, but enjoy them. They will help the protein intake to refuel, replenish and rebuild the damage in the muscles caused by your lifting regimen.

    Yeah I lift heavy 4 to 5 days a week so I guess you're right. I set my macros to 33% carbs, 28% fat, and 48% protein. Not sure if I'm doing it right. The lower carb amount allows me 149 grams a day which is do-able for me but so far I only have 42 grams left for today. I was thinking about the importance of eating my carbs, especially before working out so I ate most today so that when I go to the gym in a little while I'll have the fuel I need. Thank you for the advice :smile:
  • Kriistabell
    Kriistabell Posts: 181 Member
    sinbos wrote: »
    Hiho
    i don't know where you all live (americas or Uk) but propably this is something for you. It is from amazon.de , not necesery low carb but for a musli only 19,3% is pretty low
    http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00HXAPWNA/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p325_d7_i5?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0MVH746GX0N92CGYEK96&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=585296347&pf_rd_i=desktop

    sorry the page is in German

    Thanks. I don't think I can order that on there and I tried to find it for the U.S. but can't. Looks good though!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    cereals and grains are by their very nature NOT low carb. Also, why does staying below your carb targets with IIFYM give you some kind of satisfaction...there's nothing evil about carbs.
  • DaddieCat
    DaddieCat Posts: 3,643 Member
    Kriistabell wrote: »
    BecomingBane wrote: »
    You were talking in other threads about lifting. Carbs are where your body gets energy to fuel your lifts. Don't be afraid of carbs. Keep them in check, obviously, but enjoy them. They will help the protein intake to refuel, replenish and rebuild the damage in the muscles caused by your lifting regimen.

    Yeah I lift heavy 4 to 5 days a week so I guess you're right. I set my macros to 33% carbs, 28% fat, and 48% protein. Not sure if I'm doing it right. The lower carb amount allows me 149 grams a day which is do-able for me but so far I only have 42 grams left for today. I was thinking about the importance of eating my carbs, especially before working out so I ate most today so that when I go to the gym in a little while I'll have the fuel I need. Thank you for the advice :smile:

    No worries. I lift heavy as well, and I know that if I skimp on carbs prior to workout, my workout can suffer, and if I skimp in general, my recovery suffers.

    We're all in it together for different reasons, right? Good luck.
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