I just started the diet today and I hate eggs. I am a little confused about the cereal option. The foods list shows 1/2 cup of whole grain cereal is one serving and the breakfast portion is 1/2 of a 2 cup bowl of cereal. How much cereal should I eat? Can you suggest any other breakfast choices?

Hi. I am not an expert but I am on day 4 and I have had cereal every morning. I have lost weight and I don't feel hungry or have cravings (for the most part).

I use to be on weight watchers and have an idea of what a servings looks like. If you are going to have a cereal like fiber one honey clusters I think a little under half of the bowl is right. But if you are eating a dense cereal like grape nuts then you probably should have a smaller amount. Calories still matter. We really need to be mindful of our portions.

I hope this helps. I believe from the Sonoma 101 section that she doesn't want us to get overly concerned about these things. Just to be close.

Gina

Im thinking a 2 cup bowl would mean, a cup of cereal and a cup of skim milk?? Correct me if I am wrong, just starting tomorrow myself

Most of the high fiber cereals are based on a 1 cup serving.

When I have cereal, that's what' i'm eating - with 1 C 1% milk.

http://www.kashi.com/golean_crunch.a...ategory_ID=67&

Some of the other cereals are only 3/4 cup but you can adjust accordingly.

Post Spoon-Size Shredded Wheat has been my saving grace. It sticks with me until lunch time...and yes, I use one cup of cereal and one cup of skim milk, and I've had no problem losing weight!

The 1/2 cup whole grains refers to cooked whole grains, like oats, quinoa, bulgar, etc. Breakfast cereal would be 1 cup of cereal and 1 cup milk. The cereal should have at least 8 grams fiber per serving. I like the Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal. It has 14 grams fiber per serving, and it really tastes good.