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Uwknown Calorie Foods |
Nov 30 2009
02:49 (UTC) |
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Original Post by goobyb:
Hey darkbeam. Your habits do somewhat seem a bit disordered. I think the reason chrissy said that your food choices point to ED tendencies because they're almost always the same. Trust me, I know what it's like to adhere to only a handful of "safe foods". But really, there's soooo much more out there to enjoy!
Now I'm not trying to freak you out.. but if you do increase your calories after a period of undereating, you will gain weight intitially. However if you stick to that number of calories, you're metabolism will speed up, and you'll maintain on that amount. Being a teen male, this should happen quicker compared to most other people. I know what it's like to be uneasy about increasing calories. I was totally there. In the beginning of my ED recovery, I gained weight after increasing the calories, but I also shot up an inch in height, and had much higher energy levels. If you have any other questions about this, feel free to message me.
Thanks for the reply goobyb! You have great advice too! (: I think what I am going to do is what Chrissy suggested and stop counting for a while and realize I can maintain my weight without counting.(See my other post for other info :o ) But thanks for being so nice and yes I might message you! (: |
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Nov 30 2009
02:45 (UTC) |
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Original Post by chrissy1988:
Original Post by darkbeam:
Original Post by chrissy1988:
Original Post by darkbeam:
Original Post by chrissy1988:
darkbeam: with you being so young and finding it hard to eat the appropriate amount for your activity level and stats, i think it might be good for you to ease up and NOT KNOW the exact amount of calories. it's not going to kill you. "normal" people don't turn into blimps from not knowing their caloric intake, "normal" people don't even count. so my point is that, if you want something eat it in moderation and don't worry about 100% accuracy.
Thanks for the advice Chrissy, I appreciate it a lot! I really should ease up, but its really hard for me to for some reason. I mean I measure EVERYTHING and it annoys the hell out of me but if I don't do it that will annoy me to cause I don't know how many calories I am consuming. Its crazy, is this some type of ED or something? I have no idea.
Anyways, there are some things like my moms apple cake that no one else makes and I don't have a clue how I should estimate on that. But I guess your right with the "normal" people thing. I really shouldn't be counting calories and just try to focus on a healthy balanced diet. I just can't do that for some reason I don't know. Got any other advice for me Chrissy?
I assume you use a food scale, yes? Well, if you do then put it somewhere that you can't use it. like in your parent's car or something so that when they leave for work you can't use it. how about eating what EVERYONE eats, and let someone else plate your food? what about eating bread from the bakery, pasta salad and sandwiches from the deli, and other unknown calorie foods? it might help you to let go of the NEED to count everything when you see that you will be okay without it. you're eating far less than you should be and your obsession with calories, weight, and your food choices is a sign of disordered eating even if you don't have a full blown eating disorder. what are your stats?
No, no food scale but I use the measuring cup 345434543 times a day....Also good suggestions. I never let people put food on my plate cause I always have to measure it out first...So yeah that would work.
Also to be honost I am not sure what my stats exactly are. All I know for sure is that I am about 5'4-5'6 tops 16 and a male. Not sure on my current weight but I know I am not overweight or under it for that matter. I know the bmi caculator for teens just I don't have a clue to put in for the weight. I am eating 1800 calories right now to maintain my current weight even though I know that is the minimun to eat for a male sedentary teen. I don't know, its like I am scared I am going to gain weight if I eat more then that. I don't know.
By the way, what did you mean by my food choices is a sign or disorder eating? Just wondering.
i feel like you do know what your weight is and you just don't want to share it, which is completely okay. When I said you seem to have disordered eating tendencies I mean that you eat much the same thing, much the same calories (despite wanting to increase), whenever you eat a bit more you kind of freak out. I just feel like you really need to take a break from all of this.
Atcually no, I am really am serious aha. I really don't know my weight, but to estimate I would say around 120-130? I really have no idea.
So your telling me I should stop counting calories and simply focus on a balanced diet? I am just worried if I stop counting I will gain a whole bunch of weight, see I used to be overweight then lost it all. Obviously from the way I am eating now you can tell I really didn't do it in a healthy way and I do regret that. Boosting up my calories to 1800 was a big thing for me, I did gain a little weight but now I am maintaining just fine. I would really like to eat like a "Normal" person but I am just worried thats all. |
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Nov 29 2009
05:03 (UTC) |
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Original Post by chrissy1988:
Original Post by darkbeam:
Original Post by chrissy1988:
darkbeam: with you being so young and finding it hard to eat the appropriate amount for your activity level and stats, i think it might be good for you to ease up and NOT KNOW the exact amount of calories. it's not going to kill you. "normal" people don't turn into blimps from not knowing their caloric intake, "normal" people don't even count. so my point is that, if you want something eat it in moderation and don't worry about 100% accuracy.
Thanks for the advice Chrissy, I appreciate it a lot! I really should ease up, but its really hard for me to for some reason. I mean I measure EVERYTHING and it annoys the hell out of me but if I don't do it that will annoy me to cause I don't know how many calories I am consuming. Its crazy, is this some type of ED or something? I have no idea.
Anyways, there are some things like my moms apple cake that no one else makes and I don't have a clue how I should estimate on that. But I guess your right with the "normal" people thing. I really shouldn't be counting calories and just try to focus on a healthy balanced diet. I just can't do that for some reason I don't know. Got any other advice for me Chrissy?
I assume you use a food scale, yes? Well, if you do then put it somewhere that you can't use it. like in your parent's car or something so that when they leave for work you can't use it. how about eating what EVERYONE eats, and let someone else plate your food? what about eating bread from the bakery, pasta salad and sandwiches from the deli, and other unknown calorie foods? it might help you to let go of the NEED to count everything when you see that you will be okay without it. you're eating far less than you should be and your obsession with calories, weight, and your food choices is a sign of disordered eating even if you don't have a full blown eating disorder. what are your stats?
No, no food scale but I use the measuring cup 345434543 times a day....Also good suggestions. I never let people put food on my plate cause I always have to measure it out first...So yeah that would work.
Also to be honost I am not sure what my stats exactly are. All I know for sure is that I am about 5'4-5'6 tops 16 and a male. Not sure on my current weight but I know I am not overweight or under it for that matter. I know the bmi caculator for teens just I don't have a clue to put in for the weight. I am eating 1800 calories right now to maintain my current weight even though I know that is the minimun to eat for a male sedentary teen. I don't know, its like I am scared I am going to gain weight if I eat more then that. I don't know.
By the way, what did you mean by my food choices is a sign or disorder eating? Just wondering. |
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Nov 29 2009
04:33 (UTC) |
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Original Post by chrissy1988:
darkbeam: with you being so young and finding it hard to eat the appropriate amount for your activity level and stats, i think it might be good for you to ease up and NOT KNOW the exact amount of calories. it's not going to kill you. "normal" people don't turn into blimps from not knowing their caloric intake, "normal" people don't even count. so my point is that, if you want something eat it in moderation and don't worry about 100% accuracy.
Thanks for the advice Chrissy, I appreciate it a lot! I really should ease up, but its really hard for me to for some reason. I mean I measure EVERYTHING and it annoys the hell out of me but if I don't do it that will annoy me to cause I don't know how many calories I am consuming. Its crazy, is this some type of ED or something? I have no idea.
Anyways, there are some things like my moms apple cake that no one else makes and I don't have a clue how I should estimate on that. But I guess your right with the "normal" people thing. I really shouldn't be counting calories and just try to focus on a healthy balanced diet. I just can't do that for some reason I don't know. Got any other advice for me Chrissy? |
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Uwknown Calorie Foods |
Nov 28 2009
22:04 (UTC) |
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Original Post by vanilla_swirl:
Just weight them
For example, the brownie weighs XX grams. Search the calorie content of the brownie and enter XX grams. It's not 100% accurate, but it's the best guess.
No food scale o; |
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This little Thanksgiving piggy... |
Nov 27 2009
21:06 (UTC) |
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Thank God! I thought I was the only one who went overboard! Here's what I had!
-Turkey with Mashed Potato's and Green Beans.
-Homemade Soup
-Apple
-4 Homemade chocolate brownies, About a slice and a half of homemade apple cake, S lice of homemade blueberry cake, A slice of Pumkin Pie, 2 Homade Chocolate Brownies, a couple tablespoons of whipped cream, and 1 rasinette xD(Matters well put that in there)
I feel so bad about it, I counted about 3,365 calories. I am trying to cut back a little bit today and tommorow and try to be a bit more active. |
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CALLING all YOUNG CC'ERS share your meals HERE!! |
Nov 27 2009
01:04 (UTC) |
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Crap I just added it up on my food log the best I can and I had 3,365............): The worst of it is that my stomach ache is awkwardly turning into hunger. WTF. It hurts though. |
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Nov 27 2009
00:12 (UTC) |
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Original Post by goobyb:
Hang in there darkbeam! This is the only time a year this happens. One time never hurt anybody. The important thing is that you enjoyed it. :)
Aha thanks, yeah I enjoyed it but now I got a stomach ache! Yuck. What do you suggest I do to make up for today? |
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Nov 26 2009
23:35 (UTC) |
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Oh god, thanksgiving desert binge pretty much!  Crap!
Lets see what I had............
-Turkey with Mashed Potato's and Green Beans.
-Apple
-4 Homemade chocolate brownies, About a slice and a half of homemade apple cake, S lice of homemade blueberry cake, A slice of Pumkin Pie, 2 Homade Chocolate Brownies, a couple tablespoons of whipped cream, and 1 rasinette xD(Matters well put that in there)
God, I know I went WAY passed my calorie limit today. I think in just desesrts alone I had 2460 calories........Plus dinner I think that is going to put me around 3100-3300 calories today......****! But damn it was so good.....I am going to regret this. Tommorow I need to cut back a bit I think and do some sort of work out o; What do you guys think? Also what was your thanksgiving menus? |
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Nov 17 2009
04:03 (UTC) |
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Breakfast:
2 Packets Weight Control Oatmeal - 320
Lunch:
2 Egg Beater Sandwichs and 1/4 cup log cabin sugar free syrup - 340
Dinner:
2 Ham, Salami, and Cheese Sandwichs on a Portugeese Roll - 717
Baby Carrots - 110
Snack:
Omega 3 Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fiber Bar - 150
Orange - 87
Apple - 90
Total: 1824
Talking about raising calories I really should be eating more.......I am going to up my calories soon.
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someone tell me no! |
Nov 16 2009
00:07 (UTC) |
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Original Post by jenn987:
ok i already used up all my calories today but there's freshly baked brownies in the kitchen right now that i've been eyeing all day...
someone please just tell me no! ahh self control is the worst!
How about this, tommorow rearange your calories and have the brownie so you don't feel deprived. Its about moderation. If you feel like the brownie is worth it, go for it!
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Calories in eggs-are they worth it? |
Nov 14 2009
19:30 (UTC) |
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Original Post by danilovesbjorn:
I don't see if anyone suggested this or not, but have you tried Egg Beaters? They're actually quite good and only 30 cals a serving... I love regular eggs too, but only with the yolk mixed in. Egg whites make me gag so this was a good compromise.
Whoops! Didn't see someone already posted this! Ahaha |
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Calories in eggs-are they worth it? |
Nov 14 2009
19:28 (UTC) |
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Original Post by rgurleyjr1:
I read the label and saw each egg has 70 cal's in it. I actually scrambled 5 eggs with the intent to make two meals out of them and after they were done, I realized that I could have eaten all of them in one sitting, plus with no bacon, bread, and cheese would have been 350 cals. Does anyone think eggs aren't worth the cal's?
Well if your going for scrambled eggs why not give egg beaters a try? They taste NO different for regular eggs and they are 30 calories per 1/4 cup. (1/4 cup = 1 egg) The only bad thing is that is can get exspensive buying them all the time. Hope this helps.
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Pizza |
Nov 14 2009
17:56 (UTC) |
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I've never tried it but there are tons of people on this forum who have. You could make a pita pizza. Add some sauce and cheese on top and cook it in the oven, but I am pretty sure theres millions of pita pizza/pizza ideas in the recipe section. Give it a search  |
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Cheesy tasting omlette? |
Nov 13 2009
23:05 (UTC) |
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By the way, you could always try this Nacho Cheese Popcorn Seasoning. It says you can put this on eggs too. I never tried it on eggs but I figure I'd post this anyways.
http://www.kernelseasons.com/index.php |
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Anyone know when these new luna bars are supposed to come out? |
Nov 13 2009
05:45 (UTC) |
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Original Post by jperonto:
Here's a review of a new protein bar that luna bar is coming out with called Luna Protein. Has anyone seen these on shelves? I want to try!
Sorry unforntually I don't. But according to the reveiw they are no good anyways! Hope you find your bar. |
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Cheesy tasting omlette? |
Nov 13 2009
04:07 (UTC) |
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Original Post by lisajancsar:
I going to venture out and try egg whites to make an omelet, it there any thing that will give it a cheesy flavour that is not so hard on the fat totals? Hoping for not too many preservatives. . .
You could always try.........cheese? xD Ahaha. If your worryied about the fat try skim cheese or part skim cheese. Everything is okay in moderation (:
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CALLING all YOUNG CC'ERS share your meals HERE!! |
Nov 11 2009
03:46 (UTC) |
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Original Post by evaopala:
Naww man I'm the only one posting? :(
B: pumpkin spice oat bran w/pumpkin, banana, natural PB, wheat germ, coffee ~460
S: apple ~70
L: huge salad w/ beetroot, beet greens, avocado, walnuts, almonds, carrot, cucumber, tomato, capsicum, pumpkin, rye flakes, lemon juice ~480
S: homemade soy mocha ~150
D: Don't know yet.. going out to eat! ~600-800
S: soymilk, banana ~200 if I'm under.
~2200
Nope! Here I will post mine for today! (:
Breakfast:
Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal - 308
Lunch:
2 Egg Beater Sandwichs with Sugar Free Log Cabin Maple Syrup. -340
Also a Mixed Berry Yogurt - 80
Dinner:
2 Hot yummy Ham and Cheese sandwich - 427
Baby Carrots - 110
Snack:
2 Smuckers Uncrustables(A Peanut Butter Jelly Sandwich) -420
Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding - 70
Total: 1795
Okay so I didn't necessarily hit 1800 but whats a couple calories? xD |
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So this is going to sound really stupid... |
Nov 10 2009
03:48 (UTC) |
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Original Post by sophiec96:
heyyyy! okay judging from your photos you are gorgeouus, so dont worry! i lost weight and also lost my boobsss. it sucks and you sound like your at a perfect weight so just keep doing what your doing! xxx
Agreed (:
Also like other people and lynnlette said, you don't need to loose! (:
Get off of Calorie Count and go have fun!
By the way lynnlette, I'm with you there! xD |
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Nov 10 2009
03:42 (UTC) |
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Original Post by peacelovehominy:
Original Post by evaopala:
Original Post by peacelovehominy:
Original Post by evaopala:
S: 1/3 cup oatbran w/ natural PB + banana, ~290,
do you mix the oatbran without cooking it in the pb and use it as a dip for the banana? how does that taste?
Lol! No I cook the oatbran seperate w/ the banana chopped up in it. Then I put the tbspn of peanut butter in the bottom of the bowl, then pour the oat bran over it. I love getting to the bottom to eat all the nut butter.. hehe.
mmmm.. i needa try that lol thanks =)
Peacelovehominy: Why'd you stop posting your meals, I really like to see your meals. They are always so interesting! ahaha (: |
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Anyone use Natures Own bread, stevia, or erthryol? |
Nov 10 2009
03:14 (UTC) |
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Yes I love Nature Owns! I atcually get the regular white wheat bread 100 calories for 2 slices. I love it! (: Its the only white bread I'll eat. Ahah. |
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One Type or One Food Only |
Nov 09 2009
03:47 (UTC) |
13 |
Candys good but for a whole week!?! Never! Ahah. Maybe oatmeal? (: |
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CALLING all YOUNG CC'ERS share your meals HERE!! |
Nov 09 2009
02:42 (UTC) |
77 |
Breakfast/Lunch:
2 Egg Beaters Sandwichs with Log Cabin Syrup
Snack:
Strawberry Yogurt
Dinner:
My moms Penne Rigate Pasta - 1090 If not more.
Snack:
Banana - 120
Vanilla Yogurt - 80
Kashi Tlc Dark Mocha Almond - 130
Total: 1839
Tommorow I need to do better, get some more nutrious items in there. |
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Pasta Penne Rigate Question |
Nov 08 2009
22:51 (UTC) |
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Original Post by alycia2279:
*stores info for future reference*
I don't really work in cups!
Ahaha my measuring cup is my LIFE. Seriously ahaha. |
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Pasta Penne Rigate Question |
Nov 08 2009
22:47 (UTC) |
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Hey turns out I am right, well atleast according to this website I http://www.thenibble.com/reviews/main/pastas/ cooking-tips.asp
It says "3/4 cup penne = 1 cup cooked pasta" Thats what I need to know |
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Pasta Penne Rigate Question |
Nov 08 2009
22:41 (UTC) |
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Original Post by alycia2279:
Pasta almost doubles in weight when you cook it (75g dry becomes 150g cooked) so I'm guessing that it doubles in volume too (3/4 cup becomes 1 and 1/2 cups).
Wow you sure? Double? That dosent reall sound right because it says on calorie count that 1 cup cooked pasta is about 210-230(Depending on the type.) So if 3/4 cup dry equals 210 calories that can't be right.........can it? |
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*.. clear the air .. * |
Nov 08 2009
03:38 (UTC) |
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First I would like to say Hi and welcome to the forums! (:
According to the teens bmi graph, (http://www.bcm.edu/cnrc/bodycomp/bmiz2.html) you are actually at a healthy weight! On a low activity level you should be eating about 2010 calories every day to maintain your current weight. If you are more active you should be eating even more. Check the calculator and put in your stats there to see more. Maybe you feel you might want to gain a couple pounds? Thats fine too and you will still be at a healthy weight. Visit the weight gainers subforum for more information.
As for ruining chances for having kids that is simply crazy talk! (: Some people are just late bloomers, as some would say, and don't get there period till they are older. Some people can get it when they are really young as well. Don't worry, you will get yours eventually too. Most likely really soon!
If you have any other questions please don't hesitate and once again welcome to the Calorie Count forums. (: |
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Chocolate Whoppers!! |
Nov 07 2009
22:00 (UTC) |
23 |
Not realy new but I recently started doing it because I found out it was soooo good. I make an egg beater sandwich and I ussually top it with salsa, but now I heat up some sugar free log cabin maple syrup and use it as a dipping sauce for the egg sandwich! Really good  |
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Nov 07 2009
02:28 (UTC) |
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Havent posted here because my meals have been bassically the same. But here, I'll post todays.
Breakfast:
Kashi Go Lean with 1/2 cup skim milk and an orange - 275
Snack:
3 Musketeers Bar - 260(HOLY CRAP! SO GOOD! So worth it ahaha.)
Here was my attempt for a high protein lunch!
Lunch:
2 Egg Beater Sandwich with 1/4 Cup Sugar Free Log Cabin Maple Syrup as a dipping. Also a yogurt - 420
Dinner:
2 Ham and Weight Watchers cheese sandwichs on white wheat bread. Also 3 servings of baby carrots. - 532
Snack:
Yogurt - 80
Fiber One Oats and Chocolate - 140
Quaker Fiber & Omega 3 Peanut Butter and Chocolate - 150
Total: 1852
I should really lay off those fiber bars and add in something else, but they are so good!  |
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Oatmeal, calories when dry or cooked? |
Nov 07 2009
01:28 (UTC) |
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Original Post by beerslinger:
I've always been confused when counting calories for oatmeal. Are the calories listed for oatmeal when it's cooked, or when it's dry? I eat a cup of cooked oatmeal in the morning, and I'm not sure if I should list it as 1 or 2 servings, as a 1/2 cup of oatmeal will make a full cup when cooked.
It should atcually say in the nutrion facts on the oats package. But yes 1/2 cup DRY oats is 150 calories. Just make sure to add in the milk in your calories if you add any (:
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