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Oatmeal for breakfast?

I was wondering what you thought about eating oatmeal for breakfast? It seems to be a good source of complex carbs and has some protein in it as well. I had been eating egg whites and a banana for breakfast, but the oatmeal gave me so much more energy. What are your thoughts?

If you’re a musclebuilder and putting a demand on your system, I suggest you add some protein. I just broke three eggs into a glass, dribbled milk on top and drank it down (Mugsy the cat got one of the yolks… loves ‘em and they’re good for him). I then had bran and some nuts.

Laree adds raw oats to her cottage cheese, flax peanut butter, Bomber Blend breakfast concoction (don’t ask) and says it keeps her full until mid-afternoon, so maybe the two of yu are onto something.

I’m covered when it comes to breakfast and quick meals cuz I have Bomber Blend on the shelf — the best. Two scoops in reduced-fat milk starts my day everyday. I rest easy, I blast hard.

You’re doing a good job… you are attentive and sensible and consistent.

Godspeed… Merry Christmas… 2009, here we come… Dave


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