Comments on: Bad Meal of the Day – Breakfast Cereal http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/ My Journey from Fat to Fit Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:21:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: organic noni juice http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2279 organic noni juice Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:28:36 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2279 Yeah, I love cereal also and I am very aware of the caloric intake from a bowl of cereal with whole milk. I like to eat it as a snack, and my reasoning is that a bowl of Kashi is better than a bowl of Haagen Daz, right? Oh well, what are you gonna do? Thanks for the post, it was quite entertaining! Yeah, I love cereal also and I am very aware of the caloric intake from a bowl of cereal with whole milk. I like to eat it as a snack, and my reasoning is that a bowl of Kashi is better than a bowl of Haagen Daz, right? Oh well, what are you gonna do? Thanks for the post, it was quite entertaining!

]]> By: jerry http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2249 jerry Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:35:08 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2249 Hey that's exactly why i left cereals long back for all the reasons cited above and I switched to other healthy things and instead of milk I have purple as a drink, It's awesome, tastes good, can mix it with smoothies and cocktails and make a host of other things with it and guess what it has the strongest antioxidant punch ever with 7 fruit juices in it! wow! I have that at breakfast to make it a bearable since I also used to hate it at one point of time but with purple it makes every meal delicious. Hey people thought something to make breakfast bearable so shared this with you, you can find more information on www.drinkpurple.com. Please try it adn let me know if you liked it or not and yes you can get it at GNC and drug stores, just in case. Chao! Hey that's exactly why i left cereals long back for all the reasons cited above and I switched to other healthy things and instead of milk I have purple as a drink, It's awesome, tastes good, can mix it with smoothies and cocktails and make a host of other things with it and guess what it has the strongest antioxidant punch ever with 7 fruit juices in it! wow! I have that at breakfast to make it a bearable since I also used to hate it at one point of time but with purple it makes every meal delicious. Hey people thought something to make breakfast bearable so shared this with you, you can find more information on http://www.drinkpurple.com. Please try it adn let me know if you liked it or not and yes you can get it at GNC and drug stores, just in case.
Chao!

]]> By: Metroknow - AlmostFit.com http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2248 Metroknow - AlmostFit.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:13:36 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2248 Hi John - I wrote a story about this a couple of months ago that you might find interesting. I actually came up with 830 calories by making my meal mirror the picture of a "balanced breakfast" that was on the cover of most of the cereal boxes I remember growing up. Not to mention, most folks think that Cheerios are better than Trix...not actually true in the calorie department. They are nearly identical. Here's the link: http://almostfit.com/2008/03/17/did-cereal-make-me-fat-you-decide/ Hi John – I wrote a story about this a couple of months ago that you might find interesting. I actually came up with 830 calories by making my meal mirror the picture of a "balanced breakfast" that was on the cover of most of the cereal boxes I remember growing up. Not to mention, most folks think that Cheerios are better than Trix…not actually true in the calorie department. They are nearly identical.

Here's the link:
http://almostfit.com/2008/03/17/did-cereal-make-me-fat-you-decide/

]]> By: Manuela http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2239 Manuela Fri, 30 May 2008 16:26:40 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2239 I love cereal and have participated in the special K challenge by replacing lunch with a bowl of cereal - it worked and I still do this when I need to lose a few pounds. I love cereal and have participated in the special K challenge by replacing lunch with a bowl of cereal – it worked and I still do this when I need to lose a few pounds.

]]> By: Clinton Walker III http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2224 Clinton Walker III Tue, 27 May 2008 16:31:32 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2224 Acutally the cereal is the not the big problem. You just need to control the portion size. Also you still need to make sure you take in enough calories to raise your metabolism. Balance your food intake throughout the day. If you have a bad lunch make sure dinner is something baked or broiled to make up for it. You can make mistakes as long as the overall day is not bad. Acutally the cereal is the not the big problem. You just need to control the portion size. Also you still need to make sure you take in enough calories to raise your metabolism. Balance your food intake throughout the day. If you have a bad lunch make sure dinner is something baked or broiled to make up for it. You can make mistakes as long as the overall day is not bad.

]]> By: John Kaiser http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2223 John Kaiser Tue, 27 May 2008 13:43:35 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2223 "I like it [cereal] dry as a snack" I've almost never eaten breakfast cereal with milk. My dad on the other hand eats his breakfast cereal mixed with orange juice. "I like it [cereal] dry as a snack"

I've almost never eaten breakfast cereal with milk. My dad on the other hand eats his breakfast cereal mixed with orange juice.

]]> By: IAAdmin http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2219 IAAdmin Sat, 24 May 2008 15:07:06 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2219 When I eat cereal, which isn't too often, I like it dry as a snack. But, in regards to portion size, I serve it up in a one cup like measuring cup, limiting myself to one. It works for me..........................:) When I eat cereal, which isn't too often, I like it dry as a snack. But, in regards to portion size, I serve it up in a one cup like measuring cup, limiting myself to one.

It works for me……………………..:)

]]> By: Dawn http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2217 Dawn Fri, 23 May 2008 19:05:00 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2217 This makes me even happier to hate cereal, blech. But seriously, portion sizes can be the real killer and I think you've proved it again - switch all of your dishes to small and don't look back! This makes me even happier to hate cereal, blech. But seriously, portion sizes can be the real killer and I think you've proved it again – switch all of your dishes to small and don't look back!

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2214 Cynthia Fri, 23 May 2008 02:19:19 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2214 I don't eat cereal often... but I do keep a box of Kashi GoLean in the pantry in case I need a quick meal. I find a cup serving is fine... but I also add some whey or whey/casein protein powder to my milk. When you get that extra protein, that helps fill you. Sometimes I add a tablespoon of flax meal as well. Mostly though, I eat 5-6 egg whites and one Omega-3 egg as an omelet with veggie filling for breakfast. It's big, and the veggies fill you and I have some reduced fat cheese as well and a piece of fruit. All for less than 400 calories. I don't eat cereal often… but I do keep a box of Kashi GoLean in the pantry in case I need a quick meal. I find a cup serving is fine… but I also add some whey or whey/casein protein powder to my milk. When you get that extra protein, that helps fill you. Sometimes I add a tablespoon of flax meal as well.

Mostly though, I eat 5-6 egg whites and one Omega-3 egg as an omelet with veggie filling for breakfast. It's big, and the veggies fill you and I have some reduced fat cheese as well and a piece of fruit. All for less than 400 calories.

]]> By: John http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2213 John Thu, 22 May 2008 21:25:31 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2213 Did you ever see my post on a super healthy way to start your day? It involves mixing two healthy cereals and some chocolate. Interested yet? I thought so. http://totaltransformation.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/a-super-healthy-and-tasty-way-to-start-your-day/ Also, I just posted a review of the Wii Fit. Did you ever see my post on a super healthy way to start your day? It involves mixing two healthy cereals and some chocolate. Interested yet? I thought so.

http://totaltransformation.wordpress.com/2008/01/08/a-super-healthy-and-tasty-way-to-start-your-day/

Also, I just posted a review of the Wii Fit.

]]> By: MamaBearJune http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2210 MamaBearJune Wed, 21 May 2008 23:36:47 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2210 Get smaller bowls and healthier cereal! Kashi Go Lean is pretty good and has higher protein than most of those others. I like the cooked Kashi cereals, too. Some of the new Kashi granola cereals are yummy, too. Mountain Medley and Cocoa Beach are my favorite two flavors. But you definitely need to use a small bowl. I think they are filling. And the "people who eat breakfast weigh less" statistics don't give you complete freedom to eat anything you want for breakfast. If you have a Denny's Grand Slam B'fast every day, I guarantee you aren't going to lose weight! ;-) Get smaller bowls and healthier cereal! Kashi Go Lean is pretty good and has higher protein than most of those others. I like the cooked Kashi cereals, too. Some of the new Kashi granola cereals are yummy, too. Mountain Medley and Cocoa Beach are my favorite two flavors. But you definitely need to use a small bowl. I think they are filling.

And the "people who eat breakfast weigh less" statistics don't give you complete freedom to eat anything you want for breakfast. If you have a Denny's Grand Slam B'fast every day, I guarantee you aren't going to lose weight! ;-)

]]> By: fatbastard http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2209 fatbastard Wed, 21 May 2008 22:38:10 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2209 Yes, I was kinda shocked when I found that a box of cereal has about 19 servings (and it would typically be about four for me before I started paying attention). But cereal is only one of the serving size bad guys. We've been trained to eat far more than the standard serving size. Grains and pastas are the most frequent offenders. Check out what a regular serving of spaghetti looks like (I tended to eat about four). Meats are another culprit. I used to look at the microwave boxes of SmartOnes and wonder how that could be considered a meal. But if you look at it it is one portion of each item. Congratulations on reaching a level of awareness! You'll become a smarter eater for it. Yes, I was kinda shocked when I found that a box of cereal has about 19 servings (and it would typically be about four for me before I started paying attention). But cereal is only one of the serving size bad guys. We've been trained to eat far more than the standard serving size.

Grains and pastas are the most frequent offenders. Check out what a regular serving of spaghetti looks like (I tended to eat about four). Meats are another culprit. I used to look at the microwave boxes of SmartOnes and wonder how that could be considered a meal. But if you look at it it is one portion of each item.

Congratulations on reaching a level of awareness! You'll become a smarter eater for it.

]]> By: Weight Ladder http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2206 Weight Ladder Mon, 19 May 2008 20:48:15 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2206 You have been tagged to produce your very own 6 word memoir... http://www.weightladder.com/2008/05/19/healthy-happy-wealthy-and-wise/ You have been tagged to produce your very own 6 word memoir…
http://www.weightladder.com/2008/05/19/healthy-happy-wealthy-and-wise/

]]> By: goodbyetoallfat http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2204 goodbyetoallfat Sun, 18 May 2008 14:57:48 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2204 I've often wondered about the often quoted statistic that people who don't have breakfast weigh more, and those who don't eat more later in the day. I have always, always had breakfast ... and I now weigh 320 lbs (hence have JUST started a diet and JUST started a brand new weight loss / life change blog!). I think the scientists got it wrong somewhere !!! Cereal only works as a "diet" option if served in really small bowls. I've often wondered about the often quoted statistic that people who don't have breakfast weigh more, and those who don't eat more later in the day. I have always, always had breakfast … and I now weigh 320 lbs (hence have JUST started a diet and JUST started a brand new weight loss / life change blog!).

I think the scientists got it wrong somewhere !!! Cereal only works as a "diet" option if served in really small bowls.

]]> By: justoofat http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2203 justoofat Sun, 18 May 2008 13:14:43 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2203 I've started eating cereal out of a cup instead of a bowl. I don't eat cereal all that much anymore, but that way, when I do, I can be assured that I am not eating more than one serving. That said, a "cup" of cereal usually isn't that satisfying -- especially when you consider the nearly 200 calories that it takes out of your day, so these days I hardly ever reach for the cereal box. I like your idea of logging poor choices instead of good ones, John. That way the bad ones can't hide in a day's worth of healthy living. On the other hand, don't forget about all the good choices you make too! After all, each one is a victory. j I've started eating cereal out of a cup instead of a bowl. I don't eat cereal all that much anymore, but that way, when I do, I can be assured that I am not eating more than one serving. That said, a "cup" of cereal usually isn't that satisfying — especially when you consider the nearly 200 calories that it takes out of your day, so these days I hardly ever reach for the cereal box.

I like your idea of logging poor choices instead of good ones, John. That way the bad ones can't hide in a day's worth of healthy living. On the other hand, don't forget about all the good choices you make too! After all, each one is a victory.

j

]]> By: mrs darling http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2201 mrs darling Sun, 18 May 2008 03:53:51 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2201 This is exactly why I no longer eat cereal! But oh, how I miss it! This is exactly why I no longer eat cereal! But oh, how I miss it!

]]> By: Israel http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2200 Israel Sun, 18 May 2008 03:46:32 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2200 Just tagged ya over at FMU! Just tagged ya over at FMU!

]]> By: Nadine http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2199 Nadine Sat, 17 May 2008 02:40:22 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2199 Before I got back on WW, my cereal would be two 2 cup bowls. Usually the milk from the first was left over, and sometimes I'd add more. I knew it was "bad" but I ignored it. Before I got back on WW, my cereal would be two 2 cup bowls. Usually the milk from the first was left over, and sometimes I'd add more. I knew it was "bad" but I ignored it.

]]> By: Steve v4.6 http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2198 Steve v4.6 Fri, 16 May 2008 16:54:15 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2198 I used to love cereal, and not just for breakfast. I kept a dry bowl full of Cracklin' Oat Bran on my desk just for snacking. I swear I went through a box a week that way. Calorie-wise it was a nightmare but I was as regular as the trains in Belgium. I used to love cereal, and not just for breakfast. I kept a dry bowl full of Cracklin' Oat Bran on my desk just for snacking. I swear I went through a box a week that way. Calorie-wise it was a nightmare but I was as regular as the trains in Belgium.

]]> By: No More Fat Dad http://www.johnisfit.com/2008/05/15/bad-meal-of-the-day-breakfast-cereal/#comment-2197 No More Fat Dad Fri, 16 May 2008 15:26:08 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/?p=273#comment-2197 Too funny, I just broke down and had cereal twice in the last week after avoiding it for the past 5 months. I used to have cereal every morning, I even have a special cereal bowl that is huge (so I could eat more at one sitting!). I don't like the sugary cereals, with the exception of Golden Grahms and PB Captain Crunch. Rice Crispies, Rice Chex, Cheerios and Frosted Shredded Mini-Wheats are my choice. Like you, I finally gave in to cereal this last week because of convenience. I realize it's basically empty calories, but I did add some strawberries or bananas to the bowl, that helps right??? Too funny, I just broke down and had cereal twice in the last week after avoiding it for the past 5 months.

I used to have cereal every morning, I even have a special cereal bowl that is huge (so I could eat more at one sitting!).

I don't like the sugary cereals, with the exception of Golden Grahms and PB Captain Crunch. Rice Crispies, Rice Chex, Cheerios and Frosted Shredded Mini-Wheats are my choice.

Like you, I finally gave in to cereal this last week because of convenience. I realize it's basically empty calories, but I did add some strawberries or bananas to the bowl, that helps right???

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