Actually if you look at the sugars it's probably not that much better of a choice. There are many puffed cereals (puffed rice, puffed wheat, puffed corn, etc) that have no sugar, no additives if you have to have that cereal. I actually love cereal and since I am pregnant I do endulge in a bowl once or so a week sometimes. I like the total protein cause I figure I might as well get the extra vitamins with it. Since you obviously don't mind sugar (going for the frosted and all) why don't you try sweetening your cereal with honey or tubinado sugar which is less processed, not bleached and has a nice brown sugary taste. Also bravo on trying to make healthier choices without needing a label. :)

Jenn

HAhahahahaha this just cracked me up. I loved that stuff. It sounds to me like your own limited carb diet is working well for you. Most people can benefit from lowering their carbs and junk food even without a specific plan. Personally, I find the structure helpful :) Good luck!

Orchid

There is a difference between all natural products like natural peanut butter, sugar free products, and products with a ton of sugar added. Personally I find the low sugar things more natural and peanut butter with only peanuts as an ingredient more natural then the stuff with hydroginated oils and a ton of sugar added.

It sounds, except for a couple things, similiar to Dr Phil's Weight Loss Plan.

I'll look for an all-natural peanut butter and give that a try. Thanks.

Hey, I tried the all natural peanut butter and I like it!

Just have to stir it up first, and keep it refrigerated.

Thanks. :)

sounds like WW to me.

Don't know what plan that would be, except for a very healthy one! If I had followed those guidelines all my life instead of consuming all the processed and sweetened crap that I ate, I wouldn't be in the position of having to reduce so drastically in the first place. I know I got fat from overeating the wrong foods, and Atkins has helped to change my habits.

Good for you!

Weight Watchers

If I had to label it, I'd call in "Jeffrey's Diet." :lol: Good for you on making a conscious choice on what to eat to manage your life. Isn't that what we all are doing...? Some folks (not me) just choose to start out with what someone else recommends. :D

Is it really similar to WW? I thought they counted calories. I don't worry much about the number of calories.

But I'd say the biggest influence in my diet is Atkins. Not from reading the book, but just from the awareness that higher protein is good and can fill you up.

I've always wanted protein in my meals because it would satisfy my hunger better. Too much sugar or carbs would just make me feel week.