Best breakfast to fend off hunger?

SuperAmie

Oatmeal (real stuff not packaged) with nuts (i like sun flower seeds unsalted) and a tbsp of ground flax.... Im good to go for the morning. The drink it a heavy and healthy breakfast. Its the best one to eat the most calories because you burn them off during the day anyways.

tonyacoursey

I have 3/4 cup Fiber One 80 calorie cereal and 1/2 cup non fat plain greek yogurt. 153 calories for all and it holds me till Noon. The yogurt has 11 grams of protein for that amount.

ryuusei7

I'm a big fan of Greek yogurt, especially Fage. It's low in calories and packed with protein (about 13 or 14g in one small cup!). It's also low in sodium and high in calcium. When I have it for breakfast with my customary cup of tea, I never feel hungry and I have lots of energy. You should give it a try C:

luvsdeals

I often have 2 eggs fried in coconut oil and a piece of whole wheat toast topped with either avocado or peanut butter and maybe some fruit.

tararocks

Breakfast sandwiches work the best for me, today i had a 100 calorie high fiber english muffin toasted with not quite a whole scrambled egg on it (i made two eggs, split it with my daughter, she got the significantly bigger "half") and a half slice of 2% american cheese. Calorie-wise it comes up at under 200 calories, but it is so delicious and keeps me full much longer than if I try to just eat fruit or cereal.

Sidesteal

I'm also testing out intermittent fasting. Once a week is my goal at this point and only from breakfast to breakfast or dinner to dinner. I find once I get past the really hungry stage (which is really shorter than I expected) I can hold out fairly well. I'm only doing this to see if I can control my hunger. Not doing it necessarily for weight loss or for spiritual reasons.

Thanks for your input!

If you're going to test IF, I would speculate that you're best off taking an all-or-nothing approach for a short trial run rather than doing a once-per-week method.

I don't know specific details about ghrelin so hopefully someone who DOES will confirm this: Since ghrelin (a hormone that is partially responsible for sending hunger signals) is adaptable to behavior, taking a consistent approach to your feed schedule should give you adaptation much faster.

In short, adopting the same feed window for a few weeks should cause your body to expect to feed at those times once ghrelin adapts to your schedule.

Doing it one day per week (I am speculating, again) is probably not going to give you this adaptation and it's going to make the fasting portion a lot more difficult than it would be if you were to give it a more consistent approach.

If you try it for a few weeks and still don't like it, discard the idea.

Can you give me more info? Do you mean do it every day for a new weeks? Only eat once a day? Sorry, but I'm brand new to this idea so bear with me. For how many hours?

I would do it every day for a few weeks because for most people, the fasted portion gets incredibly easier as you go. Doing it once per week, it's not likely to get much easier since your hunger signaling would likely be adapted to the other 6 days per week when you're eating normally. Again, this is my assumption.

As far as how many times you eat, it doesn't really matter. If you're going to take an IF approach, I'd do a 16/8 -- you'd basically skip breakfast and start eating around 1 or 2 pm and stop eating around 9 or 10pm (that's just an example). You'll also find out how well you sleep on a full stomach. For me, it's amazing and I shift most of my calories to evening because of it.

The physiological benefits are debatable but from a satiety standpoint you'll know within a few weeks if this is right for you or not. The fasting portion will get easier and then you end up with X calories being spent in a shorter time frame, which, in a relative sense, is like getting more food.

You can read about it at www.leangains.com.

gatorginger

During the week I usually have a protein bar and then a piece of fruit mid morning with water, on the weekends I have 2 hard boiled eggs and yogurt or egg whites on a thin sliced wheat bagel.

kathyms13

i never eat breakfast just have my coffee, but lunch is oats soaked over night in fresh juice then add fat free yoghurt and fresh fruit, that takes me to dinner.

Jenni268

I "Fry" two eggs in a small amount of cooking spray. When they're almost finished, I add in a half of a tomato, sliced into two. Sometimes I will also eat that with a wedge of laughing cow light (garlic and herbs.) This really seems to keep me full and satisfied. Before my "lifestyle change" I wasn't a breakfast eater, but I can't believe the difference in my appetite when I do eat breakfast.

This breakfast has under 250 calories, but about 16 grams of protein. A winner in my book!

jmdolak

I find that yogurt with flaxseed (ground up kind) works wonders on staving off hunger for long periods of time.

_hi_hat3r_

Eggs and bacon

Asil76

I found a recipe on here for overnight oatmeal (refrigerated) and it is delicious and very filling.

1/4 c. rolled oats (not quick oats) or steel cut oats
1/4 c. plain greek yogurt
1/3 c. unsweetened almond milk

Mix together put in fridge overnight and add your fruit of choice etc... in the morning. I put in 1/2 banana and 1/2 tbsp. of PB so good :happy:

TheCats_Meow

Confession: I didn't really read what anyone else responded with - I'm lazy like that.

I always try to eat oatmeal or eggs for breakfast. Or something else with protein.

Then usually around 10:30 or so I'll have a banana to tide me over til lunch time.

DandyFanny

I discovered Special K Protein Plus cereal sprinkled with craisons, that or an egg on a frozen waffle or scrambled eggs with toast. I found this pineapple mango chilpotle salsa at Walmart that's really tasty on just about everything most especially eggs. I also found planning meals the night before keeps me from frantically searching the kitchen but than plans are subject to change. So another alternative is a glass of carnation instant breakfast with a cereal bar.

Zumbagurl64

I typically eat an egg white omelet with some turkey meat and tomatos, small amount of cheese. Keeps me pretty full until lunchtime. Anything high in protein should stave off the hunger pains.

This for me too. Protein instead of carbs keeps the hunger away for me.

works for me as well.....

JSheehy1965

Depends whether I've been lifting that morning or doing cardio. I have a protein shake/smoothie with added greek yoghurt and a banana after lifting or oatmeal with flax granola sprinkled on the top after cardio. Works for me.

Jenni268

I found a recipe on here for overnight oatmeal (refrigerated) and it is delicious and very filling.

1/4 c. rolled oats (not quick oats) or steel cut oats
1/4 c. plain greek yogurt
1/3 c. unsweetened almond milk

Mix together put in fridge overnight and add your fruit of choice etc... in the morning. I put in 1/2 banana and 1/2 tbsp. of PB so good :happy:

Do you just eat it cold in the morning or do you heat it up? I have all the ingredients and would like to try it out! Thanks!

Zumbagurl64

I typically eat an egg white omelet with some turkey meat and tomatos, small amount of cheese. Keeps me pretty full until lunchtime. Anything high in protein should stave off the hunger pains.

This for me too. Protein instead of carbs keeps the hunger away for me.

works for me as well.....I don't have the cheese though, and I add baby spinach to mine....and a half of thin bagel (whole wheat)....

Mrsjenningsjr

When I eat something sweet first thing in the morning I find myself less hungry all day. Its usually a yogurt or a piece of sweet fruit like a banana, peach, mango. Also, starting my day with a tea does the trick and keeps me full.

saxmaniac

Back in the day I could eat two or three huge bowls of oatmeal or very high-fiber cereal, and be hungry a few hours later. And fat.

Now, it's all about a good portion of protein, some bulk from fruit or vegetables, and a small bit of carbs - fruit smoothie with protein powder, or eggs and vegetable on a tortilla.

ArwenP

I like Quaker low-sugar Brown Sugar and Cinnamon instant oatmeal and a cup or two of hot tea. It usually gets me to lunch ok. The low sugar variety is actually better for you than the "weight loss" variety...sneaky lables.

TrailRunner61

1/2 cup whole grain oatmeal, 1 cup water. Cook on the stovetop for 3 minutes, add some fruit.
I don't microwave the whole grain oats, as they boil over, so i use the stove. I usually use 5-6 frozen strawberries that I microwave, then mash with a potato masher. Then I'll add flax seed or some wheat germ. Also, ripe bananas are awesome in oatmeal. I mash up half of one and cook it with the oatmeal, then slice the other half into it when its done. It is sooo yummy. Add some cinnamon and walnuts and it seriously tastes like banana bread.
If you're short on time, microwave the quick oats variety (NOT the little prepackaged packets!) for 1 minute 30 secs and add fresh fruit.

middlewhitford

I always eat egg for breakfast in some form or another -
Eggy bread - two slices of bread from a 400g loaf (the little loaves) which are about 60 kcal each, and one medium egg mixed with 10mls of semi skimmed milk. The egg makes the bread swell up so it's really filling and feels like a much bigger breakfast than it sounds. I dry fry it because I don't think you need oil if you've got egg, and I'm not really a big fan of greasy food anyway.
Poached egg on toast - on small bread as above
Scrambled egg on toast - again on small bread, made with no oil and only 10ml of milk
I cover my egg in curry powder or tabasco sauce because I love spicy food, but also because spices help keep you feeling fuller for longer and can help burn off more calories due the slight increase in body temperature you get when eating them.

Just by the by - I don't think it's healthy to fast once a week. It doesn't help promote a good attitude to food or even your mental health. Hunger is not something you should learn to ignore, it's something you should learn to satisfy in a healthy way i.e. glass of water, some fruit or veg bits for a snack, and wholesome, low GI, balanced meals.

Good luck on your journey

Asil76

I found a recipe on here for overnight oatmeal (refrigerated) and it is delicious and very filling.

1/4 c. rolled oats (not quick oats) or steel cut oats
1/4 c. plain greek yogurt
1/3 c. unsweetened almond milk

Mix together put in fridge overnight and add your fruit of choice etc... in the morning. I put in 1/2 banana and 1/2 tbsp. of PB so good :happy:

Do you just eat it cold in the morning or do you heat it up? I have all the ingredients and would like to try it out! Thanks!

Cold right out of the fridge. Don't heat it...I think the yogurt would go a little funky

kbc525

I found a recipe on here for overnight oatmeal (refrigerated) and it is delicious and very filling.

1/4 c. rolled oats (not quick oats) or steel cut oats
1/4 c. plain greek yogurt
1/3 c. unsweetened almond milk

Mix together put in fridge overnight and add your fruit of choice etc... in the morning. I put in 1/2 banana and 1/2 tbsp. of PB so good :happy:

I put a teaspoon of chia seeds in it as well and it's even moer filling. Just had it this morning with a banana and a tad of agave.

TinaCleg_cancel

Oats, and 1 whole egg and some egg whites. I did not do this today, I used a protein shake instead,and I have already had my snack and I am hungry ! I won't do that tomorrow. It really does keep you fuller longer

pullipgirl

I have to eat protein instead of carbs I tried eating oatmeal for breakfast and it just made me hungry again before lunchtime. Hard boiled eggs with yolk made me feel fuller longer

imthelobster

...and fasting is never a good idea for your health. It's just anorexia in disguise and will lower your metabolism and create a bad relationship with food.

Intermittent Fasting is not anorexia. You still eat your allotted calories per day/week, you just eat them in a scheduled window instead of grazing throughout the day.

Please read up on these things before you make blanket statements.

castadiva

Definitely protein, with some whole-grain carbs added to the mix. Poached egg (or two) and a slice of wholegrain toast is my stand-by. In the summer, greek yoghurt, a little granola and some fresh fruit (berries/melon etc). At the weekends, oat-based pancakes, made with egg and milk, and maybe a slice of cheese. If I'm in a frantic rush, 20g of cheese and a slice of toast will do (or peanut butter on two slices in an absolute pinch!). In the dead of winter, small bowl of oatmeal, dried fuit, and a piece of cheese or slice of meat, or scrambled egg on toast.

thedeegan4

I just bought some of the Emerald Breakfast on the Go packs and they are really good and filling. I have been eating one of those and a banana with a cup of coffee and that usually holds me over until lunch.