For those that skip breakfast...
kds10
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...what is it about skipping breakfast that gets people all worked up? I casually mentioned to someone that I skip breakfast and I heard wow that is not good for you, you shouldn't do that, it's not good for you, was I okay, etc. etc. etc.
I was kind of taken aback at how strong their opinions were about breakfast:)
I was kind of taken aback at how strong their opinions were about breakfast:)
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Media brainwashing is strong.37
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I would follow by asking why do they think its not a good thing?10
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Thank Kellogg and Post for that.27
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Ask them why, next time... I bet you get responses similar to "Well, just because you should..." with no actual data to back it up other than what has been held as a belief for 50 years.
"Breakfast" is the first meal of the day.. when you eat it is irrelevant. If you worked a funky shift and got up at 10am and ate at noon, is that lunch or breakfast? Who cares.23 -
jasondjulian wrote: »Ask them why, next time... I bet you get responses similar to "Well, just because you should..." with no actual data to back it up other than what has been held as a belief for 50 years.
"Breakfast" is the first meal of the day.. when you eat it is irrelevant. If you worked a funky shift and got up at 10am and ate at noon, is that lunch or breakfast? Who cares.
Exactly and often I will eat lunch at 11:30 a.m. so for a lot of folks that would be considered breakfast time however I am often eating "lunch" items:)6 -
I've noticed this too. It's weird. I actually avoid mentioning it anymore.5
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I spent years not eating breakfast. I don't get all the fuss either. At the end of the day some people like to eat 6 meals a day, some like to eat 2. As long as you're hitting your weight targets, and eating enough of the right nutrients, why does it matter.
(Although I would point out that now, I find it difficult to not eat breakfast during the week. Otherwise I'm ravenous by lunch. But on Sundays, I rarely eat breakfast. Soooooooo)4 -
I don't casually mention my eating habits to people I know irl. There is no upside that I can think of.
However, if someone confronted me about skipping breakfast being unhealthy I would say "I know and I don't expect to survive the day."33 -
Because Kellogg's has been telling us for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. (It isn't) And, media outlets and TV doctor's like Dr. Oz have been telling us that it helps boost your metabolism for the day. (It doesn't).Then, they come out with these "studies" that correlate breakfast eaters with lower weights, and breakfast skippers with higher weights. Then "they" (whoever they are) post an article on MSN to the tune of " 5 Reasons Doctor's Recommend You Eat Breakfast Every Day. Plus, 5 Delicious Recipes to Get You Started" What they don't do is look into other variables that could cause the results they are seeing. It's all very individual as to how one feels when they eat or don't eat breakfast. Or how they go about getting any of their calories in for that matter. One meal a day? Two? Five? It's all about what will help one stick to their calorie goals through the day.
ETA: The only reason they feel so strongly about how important breakfast is, is because we have been spoon fed that information by the media for generatoins.
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I used to skip breakfast because it bothered my stomach. I would just eat an early lunch at about 11. But, then I quit drinking coffee and switched to tea, which will legit make me sick if I drink it on an empty stomach. Therefore, I started eating something light for breakfast - like an Oatmega bar or Greek yogurt. Anecdotally, I have found that I definitely eat a lot less during lunch and afternoon snack, and I no longer have as many dizzy spells from low blood sugar.
My younger son also does not like to eat breakfast, so I give him a protein drink instead. He also has blood sugar crashes, and breakfast has made a big difference for him. To each their own, of course - some people have no issues whatsoever skipping breakfast. I went most of my life without it.
ETA - people used to get on me ALL THE TIME about skipping breakfast, lol - who knows? Everyone thinks they're an expert.0 -
The 'someone' that you said that to you is just one person's opinion. This person may have grown up eating breakfast all their life and believe it to be true that skipping breakfast is bad, not good, etc.
I don't actually skip breakfast I just don't eat mine until way later in the morning, but I did grow up eating breakfast early in the morning, now I can't eat that early as an adult.2 -
A few years ago when the whole "boosting" your metabolism movement started, one of the early tips was to always eat breakfast. I am not saying it is correct, but in my experience it is still widely believed.3
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After posting, I couldn't remember if it was Kellogg or Post that first claimed "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" So I did some googling and came across an interesting article.
For your reading pleasure: businessinsider.com/how-breakfast-became-known-as-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day-2016-66 -
...what is it about skipping breakfast that gets people all worked up? I casually mentioned to someone that I skip breakfast and I heard wow that is not good for you, you shouldn't do that, it's not good for you, was I okay, etc. etc. etc.
I was kind of taken aback at how strong their opinions were about breakfast:)
Next time tell them "Neither is sticking your nose in other people's business yet here you are..."18 -
Crafty_camper123 wrote: »Because Kellogg's has been telling us for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. (It isn't) And, media outlets and TV doctor's like Dr. Oz have been telling us that it helps boost your metabolism for the day. (It doesn't).Then, they come out with these "studies" that correlate breakfast eaters with lower weights, and breakfast skippers with higher weights. Then "they" (whoever they are) post an article on MSN to the tune of " 5 Reasons Doctor's Recommend You Eat Breakfast Every Day. Plus, 5 Delicious Recipes to Get You Started" What they don't do is look into other variables that could cause the results they are seeing. It's all very individual as to how one feels when they eat or don't eat breakfast. Or how they go about getting any of their calories in for that matter. One meal a day? Two? Five? It's all about what will help one stick to their calorie goals through the day.
ETA: The only reason they feel so strongly about how important breakfast is, is because we have been spoon fed that information by the media for generatoins.
But....it says here:
https://fitnea.com/7-reasons-you-should-never-skip-breakfast/
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Too funny. According to this article I will be an unhealthy, hungry mess if I skip breakfast. Also, I will be setting a bad example for my fur-children. What will become of me?Crafty_camper123 wrote: »Because Kellogg's has been telling us for years that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. (It isn't) And, media outlets and TV doctor's like Dr. Oz have been telling us that it helps boost your metabolism for the day. (It doesn't).Then, they come out with these "studies" that correlate breakfast eaters with lower weights, and breakfast skippers with higher weights. Then "they" (whoever they are) post an article on MSN to the tune of " 5 Reasons Doctor's Recommend You Eat Breakfast Every Day. Plus, 5 Delicious Recipes to Get You Started" What they don't do is look into other variables that could cause the results they are seeing. It's all very individual as to how one feels when they eat or don't eat breakfast. Or how they go about getting any of their calories in for that matter. One meal a day? Two? Five? It's all about what will help one stick to their calorie goals through the day.
ETA: The only reason they feel so strongly about how important breakfast is, is because we have been spoon fed that information by the media for generatoins.
But....it says here:
https://fitnea.com/7-reasons-you-should-never-skip-breakfast/
Technically speaking isn't eating at 12pm instead of 8am still eating break-fast?
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I know crazy, I have more than enough energy to do my workout on an empty stomach in the morning as well the point about eating breakfast will make you less hungry during the day...ummmm...never worked for me.4
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The only thing that annoys me about people saying they skip breakfast is it's impossible to skip breakfast unless they don't eat at all that day. Breakfast is simply the first meal of the day, be it as soon as you get out of bed or 5 hours later. What people actually mean is they don't eat as soon as they get up, or they don't eat what is considered a breakfast meal.6
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Well, I'm new(ish) to the Skipping Breakfast Club, as I used to be a pretty big breakfast eater. But, I found that when I eat a small breakfast and small lunch, I still needed to have a couple of snacks to get me by 'til dinner. Now I eat a moderate lunch and no breakfast, I have less hunger through the afternoon and can actually skip my afternoon snack most days. Also unless I'm sleep deprived, I find no difference in my energy levels eating breakfast, or not. If I'm really running on fumes, then yes, I get more energy out of frequent meals. That's another subject entirely though.7
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The only thing that annoys me about people saying they skip breakfast is it's impossible to skip breakfast unless they don't eat at all that day. Breakfast is simply the first meal of the day, be it as soon as you get out of bed or 5 hours later. What people actually mean is they don't eat as soon as they get up, or they don't eat what is considered a breakfast meal.
While this is the true definition of breakfast, I don't believe society holds it to this definition. It's like an unspoken acknowledgement that breakfast has the definition of "A meal eaten in the morning."
Be annoyed or not..this is what the majority of society thinks.4 -
The only thing that annoys me about people saying they skip breakfast is it's impossible to skip breakfast unless they don't eat at all that day. Breakfast is simply the first meal of the day, be it as soon as you get out of bed or 5 hours later. What people actually mean is they don't eat as soon as they get up, or they don't eat what is considered a breakfast meal.firefoxxie wrote: »The only thing that annoys me about people saying they skip breakfast is it's impossible to skip breakfast unless they don't eat at all that day. Breakfast is simply the first meal of the day, be it as soon as you get out of bed or 5 hours later. What people actually mean is they don't eat as soon as they get up, or they don't eat what is considered a breakfast meal.
While this is the true definition of breakfast, I don't believe society holds it to this definition. It's like an unspoken acknowledgement that breakfast has the definition of "A meal eaten in the morning."
Be annoyed or not..this is what the majority of society thinks.
You're both kinda right according to Webster's:
Definition of breakfast
1 : the first meal of the day especially when taken in the morning2 -
...what is it about skipping breakfast that gets people all worked up? I casually mentioned to someone that I skip breakfast and I heard wow that is not good for you, you shouldn't do that, it's not good for you, was I okay, etc. etc. etc.
I was kind of taken aback at how strong their opinions were about breakfast:)
I usually just remind them that Dr. Kellogg invented the idea that breakfast sets the tone of the day so that people would buy his boring cornflakes because he thought a boring breakfast would keep workers from jacking off in the factories.20 -
firefoxxie wrote: »The only thing that annoys me about people saying they skip breakfast is it's impossible to skip breakfast unless they don't eat at all that day. Breakfast is simply the first meal of the day, be it as soon as you get out of bed or 5 hours later. What people actually mean is they don't eat as soon as they get up, or they don't eat what is considered a breakfast meal.
While this is the true definition of breakfast, I don't believe society holds it to this definition. It's like an unspoken acknowledgement that breakfast has the definition of "A meal eaten in the morning."
Be annoyed or not..this is what the majority of society thinks.
Absolutely...this is true!!!! The funny thing is if I told someone that I eat breakfast at 11:30 they probably wouldn't question it as I used the word breakfast.4 -
firefoxxie wrote: »The only thing that annoys me about people saying they skip breakfast is it's impossible to skip breakfast unless they don't eat at all that day. Breakfast is simply the first meal of the day, be it as soon as you get out of bed or 5 hours later. What people actually mean is they don't eat as soon as they get up, or they don't eat what is considered a breakfast meal.
While this is the true definition of breakfast, I don't believe society holds it to this definition. It's like an unspoken acknowledgement that breakfast has the definition of "A meal eaten in the morning."
Be annoyed or not..this is what the majority of society thinks.
Absolutely...this is true!!!! The funny thing is if I told someone that I eat breakfast at 11:30 they probably wouldn't question it as I used the word breakfast.
Yup! Try it out.
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It's really not just the cereal companies though. Ask any dietitian, they'll probably tell you that you need to eat breakfast to regulate your appetite during the day or whatnot. Everyone I know is still convinced that you need to eat breakfast, so...2
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firefoxxie wrote: »The only thing that annoys me about people saying they skip breakfast is it's impossible to skip breakfast unless they don't eat at all that day. Breakfast is simply the first meal of the day, be it as soon as you get out of bed or 5 hours later. What people actually mean is they don't eat as soon as they get up, or they don't eat what is considered a breakfast meal.
While this is the true definition of breakfast, I don't believe society holds it to this definition. It's like an unspoken acknowledgement that breakfast has the definition of "A meal eaten in the morning."
Be annoyed or not..this is what the majority of society thinks.
Thankfully I'm not a sheep and don't always think what society says I should.5 -
I think you should eat your meals when you’re hungry not when big business tells you to.8
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Next time, just say that you usually have a very late breakfast.6
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In Spain most people have just coffee for breakfast, and then we have a mid-morning break where we eat something - usually a small sandwich-, because we have lunch very late. I still remember the first time I went abroad and explained it to my host family (whose daughter was coming to my house later on); they looked at me as if I came from Mars, and then told me that was soooooooooo unhealthy. No breakfast! Lunch at 3 o'clock! It got to a point when I feared they wouldn't allow their child to come to my house, just in case she died from starvation ;-)8
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im just not hungry in the morning and id rather save my calories for a larger lunch and dinner.
if im hungry, ill eat it, but most of the time im not.5
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