Is oatmeal stoppng me from losing weight?

[Anonymous]

Is oatmeal stopping me from lsoing weight? I eat about 150-300 grams of oatmeal everyday. I stay in my calorie limit of 1500 calories... I am 5,9 in height... im trying to lose some weight and eventhough i workout nearly everyday im not losing weight and im just wondering if it because of the oatmeal? I eat very healthy along with that.

[Curiouscat34762]

I am the same heiht as you and currently 120 pds... I've lost 7 pds so far and also struggle to lose 5 more. You might just already be very fit, it's harder to lose muscle than to lose fat

[Asker]

Hi.. thanks for your reply. Well actually I always was 123 lbs until I turned 24(25 now) and I gained this weight due to binging all the time and eating unhealthy... but now I have been eating for the past month and i just can't get rid of the weight I gained over the past year:-( Could you tell me how many calories were eating and what kinds of food while losing the weight? And how often you worked out? I would really appreciate it :-) x

[Curiouscat34762]

I've been losing it very slowly, 7 pds over the last 2 months. I only work out lightly once a week, burning maybe 200 cals. I eat 1200 cals a day, but little carbs, which is good because I dont really like pastas and bread that much anyways. I love meat though, so lots of protein (keep it lean protein) and I love salads for snacks :) Just eat right is all.

[Remonster]

Oatmeal is healthy in moderation. I'd reckon 300 grams is simply too much carbs. Cut down on your carbs in general, especially sugars, while staying active and watch the fat melt off.

[Mesonfielde]

authoritynutrition.com/.../ Calories don't really matter.

It might be whatever else you are eating. You might not be drinking enough. Maybe you need to work out. Who knows.

[KDA20]

Oatmeal is probably very important in your diet for energy.

[areyaready4this]

Would have to see your entire diet and workout to make that determination...

[Anonymous]

If the oatmeal contains a lot of refined carbohydrates and sugars, that is possible.

[Anonymous]

That's a lot of grams, I eat only 60g like it says on the packet...

[Klaatu51]

hahhah no... do u workout?

[Asker]

Yes 4 times per week for about 45-55 min. Mostly cardio

[Klaatu51]

and stll don't lose?

[Asker]

No:-( I dont know if I have to restrict my calories even more

[Anonymous]

oatmeal actually helps.