Hate breakfast

paigemarie93

I'm the exact same, I can't eat breakfast most days, I eat it twice a month at most.

gr8dayao

I am the same way. I do not want to eat anything until at least an hour after I have been at work. I think it might be because I do not wake up in time to have time to listen to myself tell me I am hungry until I have settled in to the work day. So I keep breakfast/snack bars in my desk to eat when I do get hungry. I seem to go through phases as sometimes I prefer to keep breakfast shakes in the office fridge instead. Either way, something is available when I’m ready for it.

blgerig

I am usually up around 5 a.m. and don't eat anything until 9 or 10 a.m. and then it's usually just a yogurt or piece of fruit or something like that. I try to eat something small before lunch, but just a small snack is fine, doesn't have to be "breakfast"

hiker282

Yup, and the reason (or at least one of the likely ones) that you're fat is because you don't eat all day and then gorge at night. Eat more throughout the day, even if it's something small when you wake up and spread those calories through the day.

SoDamnHungry

If you don't want it, don't eat it.

FitLink

I can't remember ever waking up and wanting to eat, just the sound of food makes me sick. I know to lose weight you should eat something, How to i get myself to eat every morning i can go to 3 in the afternoon at times without food. are there other people like this? If so let me know what you do. I have been eating ok since starting mfp but it's getting hard like today i choked down a half of a banana. thanks for any ideas.

Sounds like intermittent fasting is perfect for you on a 19/5 or 20/4 schedule!

You don't HAVE TO eat breakfast to lose weight, you just have to eat fewer calories than you burn ON AVERAGE. Eating too few calories might make your body conserve calories by reducing metabolism, and building muscle can increase metabolism, but it really doesn't matter what time of day you eat. Really it doesn't.

Elizabeth_C34

Yup, and the reason (or at least one of the likely ones) that you're fat is because you don't eat all day and then gorge at night. Eat more throughout the day, even if it's something small when you wake up and spread those calories through the day.

No. The reason we get overweight is that our intake exceeds our output. I've had days where I don't eat until 5pm and eat all my calories in a single sitting and still lost.

FitLink

Yup, and the reason (or at least one of the likely ones) that you're fat is because you don't eat all day and then gorge at night. Eat more throughout the day, even if it's something small when you wake up and spread those calories through the day.

Nonsense. If one averages fewer calories in than out, one loses weight. WHEN you eat doesn't matter. If I burn 2500 calories/day and I eat just 2000, I'll average a pound a week loss, EVEN IF I eat all 2000 calories in a single meal. If you eat one meal a day, it's sometimes easier to keep total calories/day lower.

sallywilson06

I used to be like that, work all day, drink a pot of coffee or 2 liters of water and then eat something after 5 and workout like a horse at night. That's called crash dieting.. Not a good idea.

To get myself motivated into eating something I just started eating one instant oatmeal in the morning while getting ready or I would have one cup of yogurt with granola or cereal mixed in.

You don't need to eat a lot but something is better than nothing.. In my health class my teacher explained to get your metabolism revving you should eat something within the first 1/2 hour you are awake, that way you start burning right away and your body does not go on starvation mode. Good luck and I hope this helps!!

thomassd1969

I make my meal replacement (shakology from beachbody) before I go to work and drink it on the way. I used to never eat breakfast but it seem that I have more energy now that I do.

DaltonsMom910

I'm the same way.. I use to NEVER eat breakfast b/c most everything would upset my stomach. I would never even get hungry until lunch time. But sometimes if I ate a late supper, like around 9pm.. I would wake up hungry & would just grab a granola bar or something & that's usually all I eat for breakfast now anyway is a granola bar or a special K fruit crisp & drink some of my Crystal light water. When I started this MFP stuff I had to make myself eat something for breakfast.. but I highly suggest getting some protein shakes or some of the small 90/100 calorie snacks, you can eat them real quick & on the go.

Dave198lbs

.. In my health class my teacher explained to get your metabolism revving you should eat something within the first 1/2 hour you are awake, that way you start burning right away and your body does not go on starvation mode. Good luck and I hope this helps!!

bro science award number two. The misinformed health teacher angle.

this information is false.

secretlobster

If you hate breakfast then don't eat breakfast... Eating breakfast is not the key to losing weight

Or, if it's just that you hate foods that are typically associated with breakfast... It's fine to have a breakfast that isn't some combination of bread, eggs, and cured meat. I know people who eat chicken for breakfast. Whatever works.

beckajw

Yup, and the reason (or at least one of the likely ones) that you're fat is because you don't eat all day and then gorge at night. Eat more throughout the day, even if it's something small when you wake up and spread those calories through the day.

Nonsense. If one averages fewer calories in than out, one loses weight. WHEN you eat doesn't matter. If I burn 2500 calories/day and I eat just 2000, I'll average a pound a week loss, EVEN IF I eat all 2000 calories in a single meal. If you eat one meal a day, it's sometimes easier to keep total calories/day lower.

Actually, I think you are saying 2 different things. What the first poster said is correct, many people gained weight by not eating breakfast and then over eating lunch and dinner because they were starving (even though they might not have realized they were starving). (err not literally starving. just hungry, so ate with abandon). This is why people are often encouraged to eat breakfast, so they don't binge later.

However, what you said is also correct. When you eat doesn't matter. It is only how much you eat that matters. So, if you are able to skip breakfast, lunch, whatever and still stay within a healthy calorie range you will lose weight no matter when you are eating.

AvsFreak

If you don't want it, don't eat it.

This^ Meal timing and frequency are irrelevant to weight loss, It's overall calories that matter. Skip breakfast and have a nice big dinner or dessert.

FitLink

" A lot of people go on intermittent fasting diets where they'll fast for 16 hours and won't eat until 2-3 pm. Then, they eat all of their calories in a short amount of time"

This is a terrible idea and murder for your metabolism. expect to have very low energy and high fat storage if you do this.

Care to back that up with a little science?

sallywilson06

That's right because you know everything there is to know about health right?

FitLink

Yup, and the reason (or at least one of the likely ones) that you're fat is because you don't eat all day and then gorge at night. Eat more throughout the day, even if it's something small when you wake up and spread those calories through the day.

Nonsense. If one averages fewer calories in than out, one loses weight. WHEN you eat doesn't matter. If I burn 2500 calories/day and I eat just 2000, I'll average a pound a week loss, EVEN IF I eat all 2000 calories in a single meal. If you eat one meal a day, it's sometimes easier to keep total calories/day lower.

Actually, I think you are saying 2 different things. What the first poster said is correct, many people gained weight by not eating breakfast and then over eating lunch and dinner because they were starving (even though they might not have realized they were starving). (err not literally starving. just hungry, so ate with abandon). This is why people are often encouraged to eat breakfast, so they don't binge later.

However, what you said is also correct. When you eat doesn't matter. It is only how much you eat that matters. So, if you are able to skip breakfast, lunch, whatever and still stay within a healthy calorie range you will lose weight no matter when you are eating.

I am NOT saying two different things. I am saying that WHEN YOU EAT makes no difference! As long as you have a calorie deficit you will lose weight. If you eat more than you burn, you will gain weight--EVEN IF YOU EAT BREAKFAST! In fact, if you eat breakfast you may actually eat more later. I, personally, practice IF (19/5) ordinarily, but if I'm on vacation, etc, and everyone is eating breakfast and lunch I will as well. If I eat breakfast, I am hungry all day and I eat much more than I eat on an average day. This person suggested that one gets fat from not eating breakfast, but since I've started IF and started NOT forcing myself to eat breakfast I realize a big part of why I became fat was eating when I wasn't hungry.

Lyra89

Try just eating a banana.

You'll thank yourself!

Dave198lbs

That's right because you know everything there is to know about health right?

nope. not even close to everything. but I do know that not eating breakfast within 30 minutes will not cause your body to go "on starvation mode".

I didnt mean to be offensive but none of the info you posted is accurate.

flyingwrite

I hate breakfast too and really struggle to eat in the morning. What has helped me is to abandon the idea that I have to have breakfast food for breakfast. I often have some left over dinner or crackers and cheese with somesteamed veggies or a tuna Sammie. I think I'm just trying to fool myself that it's breakfast and trick myself into eating itbut so far it's working!

^This. There's a reason why that cold piece of pizza looks so appetizing the next morning (hope I'm not alone in that). Try having your lunch or dinner food for breakfast. Or don't eat. Whatever works for YOU. There are very few hard and fast rules in this life. It's all about listening to your body and honoring that.

FitLink

I used to be like that, work all day, drink a pot of coffee or 2 liters of water and then eat something after 5 and workout like a horse at night. That's called crash dieting.. Not a good idea.

To get myself motivated into eating something I just started eating one instant oatmeal in the morning while getting ready or I would have one cup of yogurt with granola or cereal mixed in.

You don't need to eat a lot but something is better than nothing.. In my health class my teacher explained to get your metabolism revving you should eat something within the first 1/2 hour you are awake, that way you start burning right away and your body does not go on starvation mode. Good luck and I hope this helps!!

Crash dieting refers to VLCD where you lose a lot of weight fast using unsustainable means. Not eating until 5pm is called "intermittent fasting" and it won't cause "starvation mode." "Starvation mode" takes DAYS to come on, not hours.

And your health teacher was mistaken. Eating will not "get your metabolism revving." Tell her the National Institutes for Health disagrees with her.

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It just ain't so.

thrld

When I was a tween, I didn't want to eat breakfast. So my parent would make me a shake every morning. 1 Raw egg, milk, nestle quick chocolate mix. Blend until frothy.

paigemarie93

Yup, and the reason (or at least one of the likely ones) that you're fat is because you don't eat all day and then gorge at night. Eat more throughout the day, even if it's something small when you wake up and spread those calories through the day.

Harsh much?
I *still* don't eat breakfast & look how well I'm doing.
People can still eat breakfast & gorge later in the day.
I also find that not eating breakfast leaves me more cals for my lunch & dinner & then a snack if I want one.
Not eating breakfast/eating breakfast doesn't make you fat, your portion sizes do.

beckajw

Yup, and the reason (or at least one of the likely ones) that you're fat is because you don't eat all day and then gorge at night. Eat more throughout the day, even if it's something small when you wake up and spread those calories through the day.

Nonsense. If one averages fewer calories in than out, one loses weight. WHEN you eat doesn't matter. If I burn 2500 calories/day and I eat just 2000, I'll average a pound a week loss, EVEN IF I eat all 2000 calories in a single meal. If you eat one meal a day, it's sometimes easier to keep total calories/day lower.

Actually, I think you are saying 2 different things. What the first poster said is correct, many people gained weight by not eating breakfast and then over eating lunch and dinner because they were starving (even though they might not have realized they were starving). (err not literally starving. just hungry, so ate with abandon). This is why people are often encouraged to eat breakfast, so they don't binge later.

However, what you said is also correct. When you eat doesn't matter. It is only how much you eat that matters. So, if you are able to skip breakfast, lunch, whatever and still stay within a healthy calorie range you will lose weight no matter when you are eating.

I am NOT saying two different things. I am saying that WHEN YOU EAT makes no difference! As long as you have a calorie deficit you will lose weight. If you eat more than you burn, you will gain weight--EVEN IF YOU EAT BREAKFAST! In fact, if you eat breakfast you may actually eat more later. I, personally, practice IF (19/5) ordinarily, but if I'm on vacation, etc, and everyone is eating breakfast and lunch I will as well. If I eat breakfast, I am hungry all day and I eat much more than I eat on an average day. This person suggested that one gets fat from not eating breakfast, but since I've started IF and started NOT forcing myself to eat breakfast I realize a big part of why I became fat was eating when I wasn't hungry.

I guess, you're having trouble understanding what you read. I said that when you eat makes no difference, it's how much you eat that matters.

rachel264

The reason for the fat is i was injured and could not hardly move for a couple of years. and i don't eat a night.