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Parker · 10-01-2012, 10:45 AM

I made a really good smoothie this morning but it wasnt filling, so I am thinking that I need to eat an actual breakfast and save the smoothies for snacks later in the day.

The smoothie I had:

1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast
1/4 cup of low fat chocolate milk
1/4 cup of skim milk
1/2 of a banana
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= 242 calories
& 14g protein

Because it wasnt filling, I was tempted, like yesterday, to give in and eat some pasta and meat - but I decided to go to the store instead and get some egg substitutes, baby bella mushrooms, and Kraft American cheese. I was going to get the low fat cheese, but honestly, the difference in calories per slice of regular vs. low fat was minimal, which was surprising, but a nice surprise.

So my breakfast was an omelet with fruit on the side:

1 container egg substitute (equal to 2 eggs)
2 slices of cheese
1/4 cup of baby bella mushrooms
Sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
with 1/4 cup of strawberries
1/4 of an apple on the side
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= 238 calories
& 22.3g protein

I wont always count the protein, but I will at least keep protein in mind when choosing a breakfast and snacks.

Also, I dont know if the egg substitute was whole eggs, including the yoke or just egg whites - some said egg whites and some didnt. This was the store brand so it was cheaper, which was why I bought it because I didnt know if I would like it or not.

The more expensive (by over $1 for the same amount) stuff specifically said egg whites and had more calories than what I bought -- it had fewer calories per serving (25 vs. 30), but more servings in the containers (2.5 vs. 2) .... of course, I was also looking at protein and sodium - the 2 brands were pretty close in calories, protein, and sodium, so I may just keep buying the cheaper stuff.

Of course, breakfast is easy - it's the lunch, dinner, and snacks that can kick my ass because of the pasta or whatever; but I figure as long as I am eating a good, filling, and under 300 calorie breakfast, I am off to a good start.

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10-01-2012, 10:45 AM	#11
Parker Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: Butch. Lesbian. Dyke. Woman. Female. Preferred Pronoun?: She, of course! Relationship Status: Content Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Small Town Life Posts: 2,880 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,858 Thanked 11,727 Times in 2,429 Posts Rep Power: 0	I made a really good smoothie this morning but it wasnt filling, so I am thinking that I need to eat an actual breakfast and save the smoothies for snacks later in the day. The smoothie I had: 1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast 1/4 cup of low fat chocolate milk 1/4 cup of skim milk 1/2 of a banana ------------------------------------------ = 242 calories & 14g protein Because it wasnt filling, I was tempted, like yesterday, to give in and eat some pasta and meat - but I decided to go to the store instead and get some egg substitutes, baby bella mushrooms, and Kraft American cheese. I was going to get the low fat cheese, but honestly, the difference in calories per slice of regular vs. low fat was minimal, which was surprising, but a nice surprise. So my breakfast was an omelet with fruit on the side: 1 container egg substitute (equal to 2 eggs) 2 slices of cheese 1/4 cup of baby bella mushrooms Sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste with 1/4 cup of strawberries 1/4 of an apple on the side ------------------------------------------ = 238 calories & 22.3g protein I wont always count the protein, but I will at least keep protein in mind when choosing a breakfast and snacks. Also, I dont know if the egg substitute was whole eggs, including the yoke or just egg whites - some said egg whites and some didnt. This was the store brand so it was cheaper, which was why I bought it because I didnt know if I would like it or not. The more expensive (by over $1 for the same amount) stuff specifically said egg whites and had more calories than what I bought -- it had fewer calories per serving (25 vs. 30), but more servings in the containers (2.5 vs. 2) .... of course, I was also looking at protein and sodium - the 2 brands were pretty close in calories, protein, and sodium, so I may just keep buying the cheaper stuff. Of course, breakfast is easy - it's the lunch, dinner, and snacks that can kick my ass because of the pasta or whatever; but I figure as long as I am eating a good, filling, and under 300 calorie breakfast, I am off to a good start.