What if I only eat cereal will I lose weight?

As any dietitian will tell you, if you cut enough calories, virtually any diet can lead to weight loss — at least in the short-term. And by eating a low-calorie bowl of cereal such as Special K, plain Corn Flakes, Shredded Wheat, plain Cheerios, or Rice Krispies, you most likely will lose weight.

Why am I losing weight when all I do is eat?

Some people may lose weight despite eating normally. This is called cachexia. With cachexia, your body may not be absorbing all the fat, protein and carbohydrate from the food you eat. And you may be burning up calories faster than normal.

Do cereals add weight?

All of our typical breakfast foods are basically sugar — not just cereal, but also donuts, muffins, waffles, pancakes and bagels. What’s even worse, some of these contain what we call “sweet fat.” It’s the deadly combination of fat and sugar/starch that leads to fat storage and weight gain.

What food causes the most weight gain?

When the researchers looked more closely, they found five foods associated with the greatest weight gain over the study period:

• Potato chips.
• Other potatoes.
• Sugar-sweetened beverages.
• Unprocessed red meats.
• Processed meats.

Is it better to eat cereal to lose weight?

It is better if cereal is a part of your weight loss plan and not the whole thing. You may be aware of cereal diets that involve eating solely, or mainly, bowls of breakfast cereal and milk in order to lose weight.

What happens if you eat too much cereal?

If you eat more calories than you need, your body will store the remainder as fat. If you burn 2,000 calories per day and eat 2,500 calories worth of cereal, you’ll gain weight, not lose it.

How long should you follow the cereal diet?

Most people follow the cereal diet for five days to two weeks. You should not follow the diet longer than that, as it’s difficult to adhere to, may be low in calories and protein, and could result in food cravings ( 2, 3, 4 ). To follow the cereal diet, replace breakfast and lunch with a serving of whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk.

Can you eat cereal with milk twice a day?

On the cereal diet, you eat cereal with milk twice a day. Your third meal and snacks should be low in calories. The diet is rich in whole grains and fiber and likely aids short-term weight loss if done correctly. Yet, it can be high in sugar and low in calories, protein, and healthy fats.