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What kind of oatmeal are you eating? I find that the possibilities with oatmeal are ENDLESS! I have been eating oatmeal for years, and when I get bored, I just try something new!. I use regular oats, not prepackaged - then I do different things with it such as: 1. mash a banana and cook it in there - add toppings such as…

I have not tried freezing them yet, but I am sure you can! Let me know how it turns out!

Answers to questions asked: 1. The sugars are 12 grams - however, it is all from the fruit! No added sugars! 2. They are filling! They have a lot of fiber, however you might want to pair it up with a protein in the morning (shmear of peanut butter, hard boiled egg, etc).

For everyone who has found these to be a bit dry, add about 1/2 tablespoon more applesauce. It makes a world of difference!

I teach 4th grade and I find my kids are very understanding! I do have a lot of plan time in the morning, so there are many opportunities for me to go. However, in the afternoon, I have no breaks! It makes it rough, but my kiddos are very responsible and mature (most times ::smiles::) and understand that even the teacher…

I know you said you stopped taking it - but NEVER take this birth control again. This birth control totally began to destroy my life. I started taking this pill about 2 years ago - at the same time (and of course I didn't put two and two together until a while ago - but i'll get to that later) I began experiencing severe…

I love almond milk - i have found the vanilla flavor is way too sweet for me. I don't use sweetners or sugar, so it was a little intense for my taste buds. I do love the original flavor though! I am lactose intolerant and used to drink soy milk. However, now I try to stay away from soy products (I have crazy hormone…

I have found they are a little dry - I haven't figured out how to make them more moist. The reason why they probably taste sooo good to me is I am allergic to almost everything (think gluten, dairy, and corn). Most tasty treats have these three things in them, so when I come across to something with out it, I don't care…

That was a fantastic article - I totally agree that you can "train" your taste buds. My fiance used to eat horribly, but has been introduced to so many new foods from me, and is already eating healthier on his own! I can only imagine what is going to happen after we get married :)

I would love to have dairy - however, I am lactose intolerant. Lactose is very difficult for my body to digest (as I am gluten and corn intolerant as well) and is a natural inflammatory. My body does not react well to it... what I would give for a nice piece of stinky cheese!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think your body needs you to mix it up a little bit - I took a look at your diary (hope you don't mind) and I noticed you usually stick to the typical 3 meals a day with t he occasional snack plan. You might want to split up your meals a little more. I tend to eat almost every three hours, incorporating a lot of good fat…

Thanks for all your support everyone! I'll try a bunch of your suggestions. For who asked where I got the testing done, I regularly see a chiropractor/neuropath and he conducted nutrition tests on me - which some people may tell me "go see a real doctor" (aka my dad) - BUT! I've found he is the only doctor who has actually…

I say no to artificial sweeteners - I recently have discovered that my daily use of sucralose (splenda) has caused me many health problems.... and it's sad it took me almost 2 years to figure it out. I am very adamant about what goes into my body - whole foods, natural ingredients, yet I used Splenda every day in my coffee…

Sounds delicious!!!!

I've been a calorie counter for years... and honestly, it's second nature now. I don't really have to log every day if I don't want to. I "know" how many calories I have consumed. I also eat the same type of foods all the time, so even when I do go out for dinner or want to indulge, I know I can because i'm well aware of…

I may be an exception to this sweets addiction - because I beat it! Take it from a former sweets connoisseur... it can be done if you want to! I used to "have to have" something sweet after every single meal. I basically stopped cold turkey. That was the easiest way for me... BUT! Beware... you may fall into a sweet-laden…

I love oatmeal, so when I found out about my gluten intolerance, I was very very upset. However! Bob's Red Mill came in and saved the day - Gluten Free Oats? Oh yeah! I now make my previously gluten-laden breakfast the gluten free way! 1/3-1/2 cups dry oats (depending on how hungry I am) 1/2 mashed banana mix these…

You just made me laugh because this happened a couple years ago to me, but I thought it was a blood clot in my calf because it had a huuuuuge bruise around it. So, I got up and went to the emergency room, got an ultrasound, and was told..... it's a muscular cramp caused by running. Treatment: rub it. bahaha

I have had such a successful week food-wise! I made some awesome peanut butter cookies with the hershey kisses the other day and some cocounut chocolate balls ( they taste like mounds). I was also super pumped because I bought gluten free stuffing cubes for Christmas. I was so cranky on Thanksgiving and planned so I could…

mmmmm hummus. I bought a huge container from costco on Sunday - it's going fast!

applesauce! You can replace the same ammount of oil or butter for no sugar added applesauce

I just started gluten and dairy free diet about a month ago - I haven't been "diagnosed" celiac, but I don't think I need a blood test to tell me not to eat it - I feel better, so I'm not going back! It is hard to think about food all the time. I tend to eat natural, unproccessed foods, so it's not too much of a change.…

I just started gluten and dairy free diet about a month ago - I haven't been "diagnosed" celiac, but I don't think I need a blood test to tell me not to eat it - I feel better, so I'm not going back! It is hard to think about food all the time. I tend to eat natural, unproccessed foods, so it's not too much of a change.…

I've got you beat - I have 900 left... ugggh. I am having a really hard time getting all y calories in because I am now on a gluten/dairy free diet. So most of my foods are non-processed, quality calories... yes, I have taken the spoon to the peanut butter... yes, I have eaten tons of almonds... and yes, I have downed a…

Good luck! And losing weight and being healthy is NOT selfish!!!!

I am too - and i think the best (and worst) thing that ever happened to me was finding out I am gluten intolerant. Now I HAVE to avoid them. It is really sad though....mmmmm fresh bread.

I would look into some kind of gluten intolerance if I were you!

I'm gluten intolerant - since finidng this out, I haven't been bloated! it feels amazing! But before, just imagine feeling bloated everrryyy day all the time. It sucked! Salt and alcohol will do it too!

Orville Smartpop 100 calorie bag with spray butter and a sprinkle of splenda.. salty and sweet - yummy!

I recently found out i'm gluten intolerant so i've been pretty creative with my breakfasts recently... I made a "fruit salad cereal" this morning.. it was delicious!!! 1/2 sliced banana 1/4 chopped apple 4-5 sliced small strawberries 1/4 cup gluten free oats (not cooked) handful of sliced almonds handful of raisins 3/4 cup…