tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post4054744442753810859..comments2024-02-06T11:57:25.334-05:00Comments on The Frumanista: Battle of the Bulge: Those Pesky CaloriesPrincess Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17217157534383672867noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-20040270219047193122012-04-26T14:24:50.056-04:002012-04-26T14:24:50.056-04:00Cheerios claim to have very little sugar, 1g per s...Cheerios claim to have very little sugar, 1g per serving, so it can't be that. Hmmm.Princess Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217157534383672867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-9873306834905222882012-04-26T11:56:10.673-04:002012-04-26T11:56:10.673-04:00I wonder how much sugar is in Cheerios. I find it&...I wonder how much sugar is in Cheerios. I find it's how much sugar that's in cereals as well the fibre content/what it's made with. I tend to go for lower sugar, oat based or mixed grain cereals with some nuts in them to keep it low-GI and that seems to work quite well.WigTastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01477927443187372235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-57306638430292736292012-04-19T11:38:22.533-04:002012-04-19T11:38:22.533-04:00Oats have the highest amount of fiber than any oth...Oats have the highest amount of fiber than any other grain (I just saw this last night on "Good Eats"). But I love cold cereal. <br /><br />I have a high-fiber cereal from Trader Joe's that has 80 calories for 2/3 cup, 9g of fiber. I measure out one serving, then sprinkle on top a few of Barbara's Bakery Shredded Oats (it tastes a lot better than the name implies). I am in heaven. <br /><br />Cheerios? I'm eating the table at 8:30 if I do. <br /><br />Ingredients do matter. Maybe the Cheerios are somehow more processed, or break down differently.Princess Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217157534383672867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-82675720011134911072012-04-19T11:33:28.177-04:002012-04-19T11:33:28.177-04:00It's interesting about calories and fiber. I c...It's interesting about calories and fiber. I compared two cereals, Cheerios and Corn Chex. I eat the same amount (sort of like 2 servings!) of each when I do breakfast. On Cheerios mornings I feel the first hunger pains about 2 hours later. With the Chex, however, i can go like 3-4 hours before feeling hungry. They have nearly the same amount of calories (100, 110) and the fiber count is greater in the Cheerios (3 as opposed to 1.2 in the Chex). So sometimes it's the actual ingredient/s that matter. I think corn is more filling than wheat, for example.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883935987415838616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-57736866261380343612012-04-19T11:28:32.114-04:002012-04-19T11:28:32.114-04:00Calories and healthy eating go hand in hand, in my...Calories and healthy eating go hand in hand, in my experience; I pretty much check everything for fiber content, which leaves one fuller for longer. I found a white bean flour that has 8 grams of fiber in 1/4 cup; boy, was I giddy. <br /><br />Everyone has different caloric needs. For instance, I make a point to move around as little as possible, with the exception of walking; I will never be caught in a gym. In that case, I probably require a lot less than others do. <br /><br />The dreaded plateau. Especially now, after Pesach, I jiggle all over, and I have to really, really watch myself. <br /><br />I find sticking to good foods help the best, since they keep me full and satisfied longer than anything else. I OD on whole wheat, fruits and veggies. Nothing processed. Then I still have to cut down on portion size. Meh.Princess Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217157534383672867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-90273779694507723682012-04-19T11:09:26.030-04:002012-04-19T11:09:26.030-04:00I used to count calories. I noticed that my weight...I used to count calories. I noticed that my weight loss hit a plateau for over 6 months. I recently joined Weight Watchers (even though I swore up and down I never would because it evokes an old lady image in my mind) and now I am forced to incorporate fat, fiber and carbs in my calculations. Previously I had never paid attention to anything but caloric content.<br />It's interesting to note that Dr. Young wrote the average calories a woman needs per day is 2,100! I eat about 1, 250 per day and am having a hard time losing the weight...Defying Gravityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11954327882216794771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-60605996397247893972012-04-19T10:58:56.852-04:002012-04-19T10:58:56.852-04:00Every morning I squeeze a lemon into some Brita wa...Every morning I squeeze a lemon into some Brita water. Aaaaaaah. That's the stuff.Princess Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217157534383672867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017927177231080668.post-570268658660402252012-04-19T10:19:37.940-04:002012-04-19T10:19:37.940-04:00But they're learning. Coke cans now have nutri...But they're learning. Coke cans now have nutrition facts based on 12 oz. of drink (the entire can), when previously they considered a serving size to be 8 oz. :) <br /><br />I personally enjoy lemon water, something I got used to over Pesach when there wasn't anything better. Few drops of real lemon (not Real Lemon) per 16-24 oz. water bottle.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07883935987415838616noreply@blogger.com