cereals......

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  • DesignGrrl
    DesignGrrl Posts: 147 Member
    I measure out a half cup of Fiber One Original and sprinkle it on top of 6oz of Greek yogurt for breakfast each morning. Gets my fiber done for the day, and gets a yogurt taken care of.
  • TexasRattlesnake
    TexasRattlesnake Posts: 375 Member
    I eat some cereals (Rice Chex, wheat Chex, etc.) which aren't the sugar loaded ones. But, I measure... 2 cups with 1 cup of 1% milk to as not to let the portion size get out of control on me.
  • majordlite
    majordlite Posts: 266 Member
    I sometimes eat a cup or so of Fiber Now, Aldi's version of Fiber One, with unsweetened almond milk and some sort of fruit. I have to stay away from most cereals because I can literally eat half a box at one sitting (need a little more cereal to finish the milk, then need a little more milk for the cereal, then...). I do love oatmeal, too, old-fashioned or quick, not the instant packages.
  • RuthSweetTooth
    RuthSweetTooth Posts: 461 Member
    Hmmm, sounds like odd advice, but I probably don't know the picture. I'm not sure if eating alot of carbs at bedtime is a great idea, which is probably what your trainer objected to, but what the heck. There is no harm in eating cereal ! Provided it's a healthy one. Plus, the calcium in the milk is fabulous for your bones and muscles.

    I love Kashi, it's loaded with protein.

    I used to make a yummy cereal based on puffed brown rice that they sell at the Walmart. Love, loved that cereal mixture and think I will make some again.
  • apriltrainer
    apriltrainer Posts: 732 Member
    Here's a gross story that may turn you all off from eating cereal again.

    I was having raisin bran cereal for breakfast a few years ago. Well the raisins felt really weird,too crunchy. I pulled a "raisin" out of my mouth. It was an ant. One of the HUGE black kinds. I looked in my bowl. It was more ants than cereal.

    I had been so sleepy I hadn't noticed that ants had gotten into my raisin bran cereal box...

    I can't eat that cereal ever again. UGH.

    BTW..anyone know how many calories a spoonful of ants are? (JUST KIDDING! don't answer!)
  • RuthSweetTooth
    RuthSweetTooth Posts: 461 Member
    I weigh my cereal just like everything else on a scale.
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    No cereals here, I wan't a fan even before I stopped eating grains/sugar, they are not filling or nutrient dense enough for me.

    If I need a 'quick breakfast' I run better on a hunk of cheese, a handful of mixed raw nuts and a hard-boiled egg.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I'm eating capn crunch right now but only because I've had the flu and it's the only thing besides sprite that I'm hungry for! LOL

    Normally I eat NO cereal, just whole grain, old fashioned oats. I have lost over 40lbs having it and a handful of fruit for breakfast nearly every morning since Jan. I sometimes add nuts, wheat germ , flax seed and even a scrambled egg to it. I never get hungry until lunchtime and I love that. I also stay under 300 cals. I use 1/2 cup whole oats, (just double the amt of water for the amt of oats, so for 1./2 cup oats, you use 1 cup water) 1/2 cup mashed berries. If you add an egg to it, cook the oatmeal first (it only takes 3 minutes!), then add a cereal sized spoonful of hot oats to the egg, stir, add a bit more, stir, etc. to temper the eggs so they dont cook and get lumpy. Then I add that mixture to the rest of the oats and cook it a bit longer. It makes a creamy oatmeal, it's still delicious, full of fiber, healthy carbs and keeps you full.
  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    I eat cheerios, just make sure you measure out what you are eating a log correctly. I eat a cup and a half cheerios plus a cup of soy milk. Idk why people are so bent out of shape over sugar and carbs...if you're not diabetic don't worry about it. Stay under your calories.
  • cowgirlashlee
    cowgirlashlee Posts: 301 Member
    I eat a bowl of cereal for breakfast most mornings, but I'm rather picky about it, and I actually take my measuring cups and measure out how much I'm eating before it goes in my bowl. I eat it dry, so no worries about soggy cereal.

    I eat pretty much all of them (even sugary kids cereals) because working in a daycare, I eat what the kids eat on my work days. If I'm home, though, I eat a bowl of crispix (plain, no sugar on top or anything) or a bowl of special k chocolatey delight. Along with a glass of soymilk or orange juice, I'm good until lunch no problem.
  • jsidel126
    jsidel126 Posts: 694 Member
    Rarely...Cannot stop at one (or two) servings and be satisfied...All the added sugar and salt...
    Can eat one serving of oatmeal (regular or packets) and be satisfied....
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    i got told of a trainer a while ago to keep away from cereals .... all cereals have sugars in etc etc.... i now have a bowl of cereal nearly every night & occasionally on a morning........... do you eat cereals??

    your trainer is an idiot. sorry... lol
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
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  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    silly rabbit

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    Trix are for me! :bigsmile:
  • JanSmelly
    JanSmelly Posts: 143 Member
    I'm eating capn crunch right now but only because I've had the flu and it's the only thing besides sprite that I'm hungry for! LOL

    Normally I eat NO cereal, just whole grain, old fashioned oats. I have lost over 40lbs having it and a handful of fruit for breakfast nearly every morning since Jan. I sometimes add nuts, wheat germ , flax seed and even a scrambled egg to it. I never get hungry until lunchtime and I love that. I also stay under 300 cals. I use 1/2 cup whole oats, (just double the amt of water for the amt of oats, so for 1./2 cup oats, you use 1 cup water) 1/2 cup mashed berries. If you add an egg to it, cook the oatmeal first (it only takes 3 minutes!), then add a cereal sized spoonful of hot oats to the egg, stir, add a bit more, stir, etc. to temper the eggs so they dont cook and get lumpy. Then I add that mixture to the rest of the oats and cook it a bit longer. It makes a creamy oatmeal, it's still delicious, full of fiber, healthy carbs and keeps you full.

    The kids and I love when the Mister adds some eggs to our oatmeal. It's the best on a cold winter morning.
  • mdmcmillen
    mdmcmillen Posts: 97 Member
    I am a cereal-a-holic. I have lost almost 40 pounds and eat it every day. I may be slowing down my progress, but I can live with it :)
  • EKarma
    EKarma Posts: 594 Member
    Every now and again I eat the spoon size shredded wheat original.. It's got 0 salt and 0 sugar. And it's actually really good! I eat it with a 1/2 cup plain lowfat soy milk. It's good!
  • nutandbutter
    nutandbutter Posts: 447
    Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Reese's Puffs are my favorites. (Wish I had a picture like you do Jules :sad: )
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Reese's Puffs are my favorites. (Wish I had a picture like you do Jules :sad: )
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  • dinosnopro
    dinosnopro Posts: 2,177 Member
    I know what tomorrows dinner plans are......




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    that's right I'm cheap
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
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  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    I know what tomorrows dinner plans are......




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    that's right I'm cheap

    i like his zapper.
  • olee67
    olee67 Posts: 208 Member
    I'm a huge fan of Kashi cereals. Some are better than others. The cinnamon shredded wheat is pretty good.
  • IsleEsme
    IsleEsme Posts: 175 Member
    I like cereal but I don't eat it very often because I'm always STARVING an hour later so it just adds more calories to my bottom line at the end of the day. My fav is actually Wheat Chex with just a tiny smidge of sugar on top.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    weetabix - low cal, no added sugar, tasty, easy portion control.

    cereal and portion control never belong in the same sentence UNLESS you're saying...

    IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO EMPLOY PORTION CONTROL WHEN IT COMES TO CEREAL
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I'm a huge fan of Kashi cereals. Some are better than others. The cinnamon shredded wheat is pretty good.

    agreed about kashi. cinnamon life is da bomb! haha
  • starbucksbuzz
    starbucksbuzz Posts: 466 Member
    I like the Moms Best Naturals - they are a privately run and organic. :)
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    I know what tomorrows dinner plans are......




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    that's right I'm cheap

    i like his zapper.

    hahahahaha!!!!!!
  • Steve_Runs
    Steve_Runs Posts: 443 Member
    Love me some Special K. Also love Crunchy Honey Oats and Almonds!
  • hungergames324
    hungergames324 Posts: 240 Member
    Have you ever had Reeses Puffs?

    I could go for some right now.

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