Day Two and I have a few questions ...

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  • AwesomeSquirrel
    AwesomeSquirrel Posts: 632 Member
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    Yeah servings printed on the packaging are, in my opinion, mainly a sneaky way for companies to try and highlight how “good” their food is. I do look at the number from time to time - for a treat I will often try the suggested serving first because if that satisfies me, great!

    When I was at university a friend of mine had a good hack for eating cereal, she always portioned it out in a mug rather than a bowl (she knew about portion control!). That way it doesn’t look so measly, and the depth of milk can still be good.

    Personally I don’t eat cereal, as other have mentioned I don’t find it a good way to spend my calories. I think about my calorie allowance much like my bank account, I want to get the most bang for my buck. Since I don’t LOVE cereal and don’t find that it especially filling it’s a bad bargain. There are other breakfasts that I do love (avocado toast) that are a bit higher calorie than ideal, I will usually have this as a treat on a weekend. Day to day I eat oatmeal with apple sauce, pumpkin seeds and a bit of oat milk.
  • zebasschick
    zebasschick Posts: 909 Member
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    weigh your food. a mug of cereal can be less than a serving or more - it depends on the cereal. honeycomb is big with lots of air, but smaller cereals like honey smacks or frosted flakes will probably be more than a single serving. and this applies to many foods, as i find that weighing gives different results than measuring.

    why do you find avocado toast higher in calories than ideal? i'm curious - how many calories are in your avocado toast vs your breakfast of oatmeal, apple sauce, pumpkin seeds and oat milk?
  • HilTri
    HilTri Posts: 378 Member
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    Congrats on joining MFP! Loads of experience on these boards to answer all your questions. Over time you will learn how to get the most bang for your caloric buck. A staple breakfast for me is Fiber One Cereal, banana and almond milk. I also like egg whites because you can eat a ton for low cal. A lot of my lunches consist of cauliflower rice (seasoned) and protein. I like to save the majority of my calories for dinner. I am a total foodie and love to cook. It has helped me to think of food as a tool to nourish my body as opposed to a sport.
  • QuilterInVA
    QuilterInVA Posts: 672 Member
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    Serving sizes on boxes are misleading. Nutritionist know 1/2 cup of unsweetened cereal equals a carb serving. Most cereals have you eating too much.
  • Mithridites
    Mithridites Posts: 595 Member
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    Most cereals have a crazy amount of calories and sugar for what nutrients they provide. I don't know how they stay in business, except through tradition, good advertising and people who don't read the labels. It's like starting your day with dessert.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,464 Member
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    You might enjoy Beachbody On Demand. (Not a coach and not a current user.) you can use it wherever you have internet access. I think it’s only $99 per year with a free 30 day trial. You can prob get DVDs too. There is lots of variety of workouts with no Or minimal equipment.
  • age_is_just_a_number
    age_is_just_a_number Posts: 630 Member
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    Most of the Dorset cereal combinations have no added sugar. That’s why I like it. My favourite flavour is simply delicious muesli. It does have dried fruit and nuts. https://www.dorsetcereals.co.uk/

    I’m Canadian. It is available at many of our grocery stores.

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