Have You Had Your Breakfast?
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I do eat breakfast shortly after getting up, and I try to make it pretty balanced. Low fat dairy, fruit, whole grains, but I keep it very low cal - usually under 250 - so I can kind of pig out for dinner without going over. :P
I feel great having a small breakfast. Some people need to eat more but this just works for me.
I feel great having a small breakfast. Some people need to eat more but this just works for me.
Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't... if I do, I usually make it 3-5 dates and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Very nutritionally sound, and not too heavy.
I have discovered eating smaller quantities at each meal actually makes me feel livelier and lighter on my feet with a more even mood throughout the day, rather than that lethargic heavy foggy feeling you get immediately after large meals.
I have discovered eating smaller quantities at each meal actually makes me feel livelier and lighter on my feet with a more even mood throughout the day, rather than that lethargic heavy foggy feeling you get immediately after large meals.
I don't make breakfast for myself in the morning before I head to work. That's valuable time I could be spending asleep. Instead, I swing by the local Starbucks on my walk from the bus stop to the office to get my morning latte. I then eat a whole grain bagel with peanut butter, so that I get an adequate serving of protein in the morning.
Without breakfast, I cannot function. Cereals and a cuppa are to me what brains are to a zombie. Essential!
For all the people saying they can't function without breakfast, feel too hungry/ lethargic etc, that is only temporary.
If you were to switch to 1 large meal a day for example you would feel like crap for a few days but after you get used to it you're back to normal.
I have done everything from 6 meals (back when people thought there was a benefit to it), down to 1, and I personally felt exactly the same in terms of energy/hunger etc after a week or so. Humans are pretty adaptable.
Personally right now I have a massive bowl of my kids cereal every day!! They have chocolate squares right now.
If you were to switch to 1 large meal a day for example you would feel like crap for a few days but after you get used to it you're back to normal.
I have done everything from 6 meals (back when people thought there was a benefit to it), down to 1, and I personally felt exactly the same in terms of energy/hunger etc after a week or so. Humans are pretty adaptable.
Personally right now I have a massive bowl of my kids cereal every day!! They have chocolate squares right now.
But why would we switch to that?
^Because everybody thinks they know the best way for everyone else to eat.
Breakfast is usually one of two things:
8 Egg whites with 1/2 cup oatmeal, cinnamon and fresh fruit, all made as an omlette
OR
Fruit Muelsi with chocolate protein shake over it (skimmed 1% milk)
Both set me up for a pretty good morning (or afternoon/evening if I have come off working lates/nights)
Hugo - could do with some more variety he supposes
8 Egg whites with 1/2 cup oatmeal, cinnamon and fresh fruit, all made as an omlette
OR
Fruit Muelsi with chocolate protein shake over it (skimmed 1% milk)
Both set me up for a pretty good morning (or afternoon/evening if I have come off working lates/nights)
Hugo - could do with some more variety he supposes