Like most women, I struggle with my weight. I bounce back and forth…up and down and all over the place. It’s super frustrating. I don’t overeat and I don’t really make horrible food choices either…or so I thought. I was wrong, I do make bad food choices.
My biggest problem is not eating enough. I pretty much drink coffee all day long and I wonder why I am not losing weight. Every cup of coffee I drink is doctored up with sugar or a fancy creamer. I don’t even think about it and all that really ads up to a lot of wasted calories! Not the proper things needed to full my body. I really am starting to pay attention to what I put in my body these days though. Little changes one at a time.
According to the Report of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, 95% of Americans do not get enough whole grain. I am part of that 95%. It can be remedied so easily too! Every Big G cereal contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving, with more than 20 Big G cereals delivering 16 grams or more. (At least 48 grams of whole grain are recommended daily.) A diet high in whole grain has been found to help with diabetes and weight management, and may help reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. This is something that I really need to work on. It’s scary to admit, but I am at risk of developing diabetes.
I actually like cereal, so this should be easy for me…I just didn’t realize that it could be that easy!
One thing that I think that I was naive about is that weight management is more than just watching calories, it’s also important to ensure I’m getting enough of the right stuff. The stuff my body needs to work properly.
Big G cereals are made with whole grain and are nutrient-dense to help you start your day off right with brands you love, including Cheerios®, Lucky Charms®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Honey Nut Cheerios®, Fiber One® and Total®. Just look for the white check on the front of the box! I love every cereal on that list!
A fun fact that I learned is that cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters. Cereal consumption as part of an overall healthy lifestyle may play a role in maintaining a healthy body mass index.
You can visit www.WholeGrainNation.com for more tips, additional information about the benefits of whole grain and how Big G cereals can be a convenient and tasty way to help you manage your weight by incorporating whole grain into your day.
According to “The Lean Belly Prescription
- If you love to graze: Nosh all day long on your favorite fruits and vegetables to help keep your belly full
- If you love fatty foods: discover which fats can actually strip away pounds
- If you love soda: substitute more delicious drinks that can help you lose up to four pounds in four weeks.
The book has a lot of great information in it. Easy changes that I am working on making. I need to work on making those healthier choices. Just like the soda thing above. If I cut out even half of my coffee I would probably drop that 4lbs in a week!
The Giveaway!
One Not So Average Mama reader will win a VIP coupon for one Big G cereal and a copy of “The Lean Belly Prescription,” by Dr. Travis Stork.
Main Entry: With which of your favorite Big G cereals do you like to start your day off? Leave youe answer in a comment below.
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This giveaway will end on June 13th,2011
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