Breakfast Question

4realnowcw

I am not a breakfast eater - never have been. I function quite well on a couple of coffees until Lunch time. I hear very often through other programs that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day - and most people are more successful at losing weight when they do in fact eat breakfast. Is this true -- - - what are your thoughts on this?

rockerbabyy

it really depends on who you ask.
personally, i think if you are able to stay within your calorie limit and dont find yourself hungry before lunch (and your workouts arent suffering) theres no reason for you to force down "breakfast" if you dont want to.
some days i do, some days i dont.

Valtishia

I personally am a firm believer in breakfast. I didn't used to eat it and I was quite overweight. A close friend of mine was having trouble losing weight too and I told her to try eating breakfast, but she didn't. She did finally start losing weight though when she was diagnosed with diabetes and the the doctor told her to eat breakfast.

If its a problem for you, start small. Try a shake, it will feel more like drinking something. Or eat small things like a yogurt cup and slowly work up to an acceptable sized breakfast.

Davis576

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cbmcphillips

i would die without breakfast.... coffee isn't enough for me...
you don't need to eat "cereal / pancakes / etc" for breakfast - if you prefer a burger, or pizza or anything else that would be ok too:embarassed:

TigersFanIndy34

I say just do what works for you and what feels right. If you really do think you should have some breakfast but just don't feel like eating in the a.m. you could always do a quick light smoothie - even just some skim milk or soy milk with a little fruit & protein powder. Sometimes drinking the calories for breakfast works better for me! I often don't eat breakfast until I've been up for a few hours - I just don't feel like eating when I first wake up!

NicoleTaulman

I have never been a breakfast eater until I start MFP. Now I have a filling breakfast of oatmeal and coffee (not instant oatmeal ... too much sugar) between 9 and 10 a.m. It really fills me up until about mid-afternoon. I am less hungry all day when I eat this. The real deal is, though, that by eating a healthy breakfast, your metabolism gets jump-started which is very important!

LTGPSA

Eat breakfast! :flowerforyou:

Ktylerw

I eat breakfast every single day. I truly believe its the most important meal. i make time for it... i really do. some of my options are: oatmeal and toast, eggs, turkey sausage and toast, bagel thins and ff cream cheese....i try to eat carbs and protein in the morning since that is what gives you fuel. i've lost 33 pounds, and eating breakfast i think really helped. they say that when you eat breakfast, you consume less throughout the day...i consume a lot all the time i feel like, but thats what i hear

curlysueanne

I am not hungry first thing in the morning, either. Coffee suits me fine, but since trying to eat better and exercise more, I also have heard how important it is. So I have been eating eggs. A lot of eggs. Its been about 2 months now, and I can tell a huge difference in my energy level, and I feel fuller, longer. I eat a 3 egg omelette-if I have time, w the extras--cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes etc. Sometimes, I am doing good to just scramble a few eggs. Its usually about 7 a.m. when I have this, then about 10 or 11 I will have a protein drink or some almonds. In 2 months I have lost 13 lbs., which is big for me/ (only aboout 4 since joining MFP)

poustotah

I've read that eating breakfast helps to boost the metabolism because you're basically forcing your body to start working earlier in the day.

77tes

Be kind to yourself and eat breakfast. I taught school for years, and you could always tell the kids who didn't get breakfast, don't be one of them.

BarbiNay

I personally am a firm believer in breakfast. I didn't used to eat it and I was quite overweight. A close friend of mine was having trouble losing weight too and I told her to try eating breakfast, but she didn't. She did finally start losing weight though when she was diagnosed with diabetes and the the doctor told her to eat breakfast.

If its a problem for you, start small. Try a shake, it will feel more like drinking something. Or eat small things like a yogurt cup and slowly work up to an acceptable sized breakfast.

That is exactly how I was and exactly what happened to me. I started eating breakfast the sugary snacking stopped. The high carb intake stopped. I had more energy and started losing weight.

I eat protein bars and a banana or a protein shake. That was it tastes a little sweet which is what I seem to crave in the mornings but it is a healthy option and boosts me metabolism. Now if I skip breakfast I get very hungry before lunch and yucky feelings.

Jd1360

I am with you. Not big on breakfast. However, I try to eat something. I usually grab a banana and a Starbucks Double Shot. It's small, but there is espresso involved. LOVE IT.
Some of my friends argue "that isn't breakfast" but hey, to each their own!

RaeLB

Just got in a debate about breakfast & weight-loss on another thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/414915-what-happens-if-you-don-t-eat-enough-calories

There are studies showing that it contributes to weight-loss.

Yakarobed

Definitely, eat breakfast....

There's lots of reasons but evening out blood sugar levels during the day is a big one for me. I do carefully measure my carbs because my body reacts better to a higher protein, lower carb eating style. However, since I limit my carbs to 15 (don't count the carbs in non-starchy veggies) per meal, then I must eat 3 meals and 2 snacks.

It sounds like a lot but some of my meals are an egg, sauteed onion, pepper, mushroom or tomatoes, and either a small apple, grits, oatmeal for my carb. Serving size for grits or oatmeal is a 1/2 cup cooked.

Snacks are generally sunflower seeds, celery and peanut butter, or almonds.

geco22

Eat breakfast - it does kick start your metabolism for the day and increases your weightloss. And think about this - if you eat dinner at 6 pm and it's your last meal for the day, does it really make sense to wait 18 hours to eat again?? But, if you really don't like eating breakfast, it would be good to start small, maybe with a small shake, a yogurt of piece of fruit.

dawnrford

I was never a big breakfast eater either. I love breakfast food, just not a breakfast time. But I started eating something small in the mornings because everything I read regarding weight loss said not to skip it. The biggest reason is that it revs up your metabolism for the day. Skipping breakfast may save you calories, but it significantly slows the metabolism so when you do eat later, it takes longer to burn those calories. I have found this particularly to be true the older I got as my metabolism started to slow with age. (not that I'm *that* old). I still don't eat a big breakfast. usually a yogurt then have a piece of fruit mid morning. Sometimes I'll do the oatmeal packets (yes instant). I usually go for the reduced sugar but they still only have about 130 calories (depending, of course, which kind you buy) I do drink a lot of coffee though. I just try to get quick easy stuff. I'm not at all a morning person so find myself running out the door to work so I eat a my yogurt or oatmeal when I get to work.

Those are just my thoughts and what works for me. Of course you will get lots of opinions but need to find what works for you.

rlv2680

are you kidding?? Breakfast is VERY important. it's almost better to eat a donut than nothing at all.

capriciousmoon

Eat when you are hungry, don't eat when you're not. Either way, you're still eating breakfast because that's the meal that "breaks your fast". :flowerforyou:

Misiaxcore

Honestly I don't know how people can't eat breakfast. It's my favourite meal!

sc1572

TOTALLY agree! I've witnessed this with myself!

AprilFool68

I agree with the person that mentioned how many hours it's been since your last meal. That's why it's called breakfast. You are breaking that fasting period from your last meal which could have been many hours before.

sdailey4

The first week of my decision to change my life for healthier living all I did was start eating breakfast and lost 5 lbs that one week. I don't really like to eat, having my body in starvation for years is actually why I am so heavy, but try breakfast for a week or 2 see if there is a difference, if not then don't worry about it, if it helps then there's your answer

lmelangley

I started eating breakfast - something smallish like yogurt - when I started logging on MFP. I think it's been helpful. I'd say try it for a month or two and see how you feel.

honeysprinkles

I have always heard that it was true. Maybe start eating a light breakfast? A glass of orange juice and toast or a small bowl of cereal? I love breakfast! When I was in high school I didn't eat it for a while because I was always running out of time in the mornings, but now I am too hungry without it!

MoooveOverFluffy

When i eat a good breakfast, my lunch tends to be lighter, as does my dinner. someone above probably already posted this saying, but "Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper"....or something like that LOL.....

MoooveOverFluffy

I've read that eating breakfast helps to boost the metabolism because you're basically forcing your body to start working earlier in the day.

^^^I BELIEVE IN THIS STATEMENT ^^^^^

4realnowcw

Thanks everyone for your input on this subject. I think I will start making an effort to grab something in the morning - - - start off slow - - - as many of you mentioned - - like a piece of fruit or a yogurt. I'll start tomorrow!! Thanks again - so happy to get all this feedback. Take care

SergeantSunshine_reused

Grr SO much misinformation.

Breakfast does NOT boost your metabolism. It will not increase your fat loss simply by changing meal time. Eat when you would like. I save my calories for when I am actually hungry.

thesasser

Breakfast is very important. Not eating regularly can lead to blood sugar increases when you do eat. This can be a contributing factor to diabetes. Try to get in a fruit and something with some fiber and protein. Fiber is important for weight loss and overall GI health. Plus they will help you feel full longer, and maybe you won't need so much coffee! We were actually just discussing this topic in my nutrition classes