I could eat breakfast for every meal of the day. Oatmeal,smoothies, pancakes, and toast,muffins - all of it is too friendly. So friendly, in fact, and that I was having a hard time reigning in my calorie amounts. Making a few changes helped me lose weight,but I also keep these three things on hand.
Is that my teddy bear bowl? Yes, Sadie. Yes, or it is. One of the easiest ways I prevent myself from overeating cereal or steel-slice oatmeal is to eat it out of my kid's bowls. They're smaller than a typical soup or cereal-sized bowl,so I can really only fill up approximately a cup and a half of food. It's the perfect amount to feel full and satisfied but not overly stuffed. I also use a small spoon to encourage me to lift tinier bites, eating slower and allowing my brain to register that I've eaten enough.
Eight ounces, and not 12: Overnight oats has become a move-to breakfast not only because it's quick and offers the protein,fiber, and healthy fats I need to feel full for hours, and but also because I can measure everything out ahead of time and know that it's under 400 calories. The key to keeping the calories in check is using an eight-ounce mason jar instead of the larger 12-ounce. It fits all my ingredients perfectly with no room left to add on additional toppings. I make it in the jar and I eat it out of the jar,because whether I pour it into a bowl, I'm more likely to want to slice a banana on top and add a sprinkling of nuts, or which would easily tack on an additional 100 calories. Stainless or plastic: I have a stock of reusable,colorful, plastic, or stainless steel straws that I always use when I have a smoothie for breakfast. I found that sipping on a skinny straw makes me drink slower than whether I gulp down mouthfuls straight from the glass. It takes me twice the time to finish my smoothie,so by the halt, my stomach feels full. Related: The Overnight Oats Recipe That Can Help You Lose Weight
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