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Not having breakfast

SavinnaMarie
SavinnaMarie Posts: 108 Member
edited February 20 in Food and Nutrition
I'm usually more productive at night so I tend to do things I have to do in the evening and end up sleeping at 1 or 2 am. I try to get as much sleep as I can so I don't have an alarm in the morning. when I do stay up late, I wake up around lunch time so I don't get to eat breakfast and sometimes, when I am already active enough I eat a granola bar and work out right after waking up. does this have a negative effect since I am not eating the most important meal of the day?

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  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    Meal timing is personal preference.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    No. As long as you are getting proper nutrition and staying within your goals it doesn't matter what time you eat.
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    Timing really isn't the most important thing, but even if it were you are still eating soon after waking... I wouldn't worry about it as long as you are still getting the nutrients you need throughout the day. Do you still get 3 or more meals in, just later?
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Do what works for you. I take a 630 am class and am out of the house by 6. If I'm really hungry I make a protein shake but otherwise I keep a banana and even a cheese stick in a bag, just in case. I work out better if I'm not hungry but I'm not Always hungry then.
  • SavinnaMarie
    SavinnaMarie Posts: 108 Member
    thanks everyone :smile: now I don't have to worry about trying to wake up early just to eat breakfast
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