What's for breakfast?!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I really like the Pure Protein bars too. I get them at Sams. But, I don't generally have a Protein Bar or Protein shake for Breakfast anymore. For breakfast I generally have an Oikos triple 0 greek yogurt (15 gms protein) and about an hour or so after that (I am STILL hungry!!) I have a P3 (meat cubes, cheese cubes and some unsalted nuts-prepackaged) 13 gms Protein. I am soooo hungry in the mornings!

[Elode 8,093]

^^^^ I assume you were talking to me when I answered that. If not oh well you got it anyway! Ha!!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@@Elode I don't like exercise either. All I really care to do is walk. And then it's generally just from place to place. But if I have someone to chat with, I'll walk forever.

[starrspunn 197]

Anyone try Carbquik? I've been craving pancakes so I ordered some on Amazon. It's a little pricey but cheaper if you buy 2. 1 box for 20 or 2 boxes for 28. But I made pancakes for my boys and me this morning and they were pretty good. They are not as firm as normal pancakes but they taste good. Just on the soft side.

[starrspunn 197]

Oh and can add Protein Powder to the batter.

[Elode 8,093]

@@starrspunn I saw that but haven't tried it yet.

[Kathy812 794]

On the weekends I look forward to my cottage cheese pancake (doesn't sound good but it's yummy). Made with cottage cheese, oatmeal and an egg, all blended in my mini food processor. I add vanilla extract, Splenda & cinnamon for flavor. I also have either bacon or turkey sausage with it.

During the week, I keep it simple. It's either 80 cal. Yoplait Greek yogurt with a sprinkle of blueberry granola for some crunch or I order an omelette from the deli at work & coffee, coffee, coffee.. That's a must EVERYDAY!

Today it was oatmeal with a little raisen and honey. Not picture worthy.

[rnsamantha 352]

I eat about 4.5 oz dannon oikos triple zero vanilla yogurt with an oz of (thawed) triple berry frozen mixed berries over top each morning for breakfast. I do find that it fills me up, but I get hungry a couple hours later so I always pack a cheese string for a mid morning snack.< /p>

[Alex Brecher 10,484]

Elode,

Don’t worry – I sure wouldn’t judge someone who’s lost over 100 lbs in 11 months!

I love lox! Smoked salmon is great in terms of convenience and taste, plus Protein and healthy fats. I worry about the sodium, since a serving can have your entire sodium quota for the day. I also worry about nitrites, which are used as a preservative just like in processed meats (like ham and turkey breast and other deli meats). They’re carcinogenic.

But I still love lox, especially with fat-free cream cheese.

Let’s see, my go-to for breakfast is probably Greek yogurt and blueberries. It’s easy, and healthy, and high-protein. I can grab it on the way out the door, and if I use frozen blueberries, I don’t need to go shopping for it too often. I can pick up what I need in a regular shopping trip.

I also love oatmeal. It’s so easy and healthy, considering how filling and delicious it is. If I feel the need, I can have a hard-boiled egg white for some Protein. Egg whites and liquid egg substitute are great – you can make them in minutes and add whatever you want, like cheese or turkey or vegetables, and call it a breakfast scramble.

Proudgrammy…I remember those dozen donut days!

[Elode 8,093]

@@Kathy812 Yes! Adding the pancakes to my list!

[Elode 8,093]

@@Alex Brecher I've used the egg beaters southwestern style. I like to sautéed veggies, turkey crumbles, and cheese in a muffin pan and cover it with the egg beater. When it's done baking it makes perfect portions for on the go. I just grab one and heat it for 45 seconds. That's one of my favorites when I'm working and have to be out of the house by 4:30 am. I can't be in the kitchen banging things around trying to cook so it's perfect.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

@@Inner Surfer Girl my dietitian says there isn't good evidence to support the idea that eating breakfast will boost your metabolism. Since my problem is that I tend to get hungry in the late afternoon and evening, I can eat less in a day if I push breakfast to 11 and lunch to 3. If I eat breakfast early, I'll end up eating those calories again later in the day. So instead of finishing at 1100 calories, I'll finish at 1300 -- and even if I did boost my metabolism a little by eating earlier, it isn't enough to make up for the extra calories I'll end up eating. So far it is working for me, I am losing steadily on this plan.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I was up a pound this morning. (damn scales!) So, I just had a scrambled egg for breakfast today. No dairy. (I hear if you avoid dairy it will jumpstart the losing process again....so I am testing that theory). I had a hard time finishing that one egg. What's up with that??? Have a great Sunday everybody!

[Elode 8,093]

I made my oat brand and it was fabulous!! I added cinnamon, fresh blueberries, vanilla and a touch of Splenda brown sugar! So good! Just as I suspected I could only handle 1/2 of a serving but that's ok! I took a picture of my healthy breakfast next to my husbands and what I USE to eat. It's amazing and I don't miss it one bit!!! I cooked it for him.

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

@@Elode now that looks like a lot of food...to me....at 6 months post op, I can't finish a whole scrambled egg at one time. Your breakfast looks heavenly!