Breakfast Foods that Keep you Going?

ninjakowski

I eat breakfast just before starting work in the morning, then am not able to eat again for about 3.5 - 4 hours. I am struggling to find something for breakfast that keeps me from getting hunger pangs around the 3 hour point.

I have tried peanut butter sandwiches (on wholemeal), yoghurt, fruit, muesli. Usually around the 300 - 350 calorie mark.
Today I made myself a big smoothie with 1/2 a cup of oatmeal, a banana, a big teaspoon of peanut butter, and a cup of low fat milk. 450 calories and I STILL got hungry too early.

Any suggestions on what to add to breakfast that will keep me going that little bit longer? I eat when I get to work so has to be something easily transported/prepared.

Getting sick of dragging myself around for that last hour feeling completely flat!

wrinju

This might sound gross... but I've been having scrambled eggs and cottage cheese. Sometimes three eggs with a half a cup of cottage cheese and sometimes just one egg plus two egg whites and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese. I eat around 6:30am and I have a snack at 10am and it keeps me content.

helyg

I eat porridge every morning at about 7am and it fills me up until my mid morning banana at 10.30.

Ph4lanx

Two slices of brown wholegrain bread and about 40-50g of pure peanut butter. I have that at 6.30am, and it keeps me full until lunch every time.

Farburnfred

I gues this is variable depending on the person but 2 eggs, scrambled or hard boiled plus tea and coffee (and water) keeps me going until mid day if i am not too active

tmauck4472

I have one egg scrambled with a half a cup of turkey sasuage on a pita thin pocket around 260 calories and it keeps me full. Yogurt used to but I found not so much anymore. So I've switched my yogurt to evening.

myfitnessnmhoy

Refrigerator oatmeal is very sustaining.

or Eggs (prepared the way you like) and oatmeal.

peace_pigeon

Every morning I make a smoothie with a big scoop of protein powder, frozen berries, almond milk and some almond/peanut butter if I need extra calories. Keeps me full for hours and is SO good!

myfitnessnmhoy

I eat breakfast just before starting work in the morning, then am not able to eat again for about 3.5 - 4 hours. I am struggling to find something for breakfast that keeps me from getting hunger pangs around the 3 hour point.

Another thought - why is it impossible for you to eat around the 3 hour point? Can you carry a small nonperishable like a protein bar and scarf it on the sly? Surely you have bathroom breaks at least.

dawnemjh

I eat breakfast just before starting work in the morning, then am not able to eat again for about 3.5 - 4 hours. I am struggling to find something for breakfast that keeps me from getting hunger pangs around the 3 hour point.

Another thought - why is it impossible for you to eat around the 3 hour point? Can you carry a small nonperishable like a protein bar and scarf it on the sly? Surely you have bathroom breaks at least.

this is what I was thinking, a hard boiled egg or piece of fruit for a snack between breakfast and lunch???

ggeise14

Another vote for refrigerator oatmeal. I usually add 1 1/2 tsp of chia seeds and sometimes half a scoop of protein powder. I eat it about 8 am and that keeps me going until noon.

momwesting

Hi, try adding protein to your smoothie and drink alot of water!

SoDamnHungry

Sounds like you could use some protein. I'd try eggs or maybe even a turkey sandwich.

jlapey

I have 2 scrambled eggs (eggs are fast) before I leave and then bring an apple with me.

00Melyanna00

I have just recently started eating porridge for breakfast (and I love it).
I eat my breakfast at about 7.30 AM and don't eat anything until 1 PM. So far, the porridge seems to work well, as I don't really feel hungry before lunch time.

It is to be noted, though, that I do drink 1,5 liters of water, which is about 8 glasses of water. I suspect that all that water contributes in keeping the hunger at bay.

Anyway, here's my breakfast:

Porridge made with water and 40 grams of oat flakes.
200 ml of soy milk added to the porridge
Cinnamon (this doesn't change anything in terms of cals, but makes the porridge amazing)
1 whole fruit. I prefer bananas, but I have anything that is seasonal.

I am Italian, though, so I don't usually eat eggs for breakfast (it's more of a lunch / dinner kind of food for us), but I suspect that eggs could also work very well.

chljlleal

I have porridge over overnight oats with fruit and seeds, I eat between 6.30&7.30 and it keeps me going til 11.30.

However I have noticed that if I don't drink (water, green tea etc) that I will feel hungry sooner.

Hope this helps

secretlobster

In before inevitable "1,000 pounds of bacon BACON IS GOD ALL HAIL BACON" suggestion

Less bread, more protein. Pancakes, waffles, muffins, and bagels will make you feel full for a little while, but you'll be hungry again soon afterward. Eggs are really the best way to go. Or a thick, high quality yogurt. I also drink a glass of water before I eat anything in the morning.

amy0975

I get to work at 8 am. I drink a cup of coffee first thing. Then around 9:30 I eat 3 boiled eggs. I have some sort of fruit around 11:30. Then I take lunch at 1 pm. I stay full till lunch and sometimes just have a small snack for lunch (string cheese and an apple). I average 1100-1200 calories a day. My eggs and coffee are a staple for my breakfast. I have tried to vary, but I need my protein in the mornings.

Amberonamission

Weekday morning I pretty much have this smoothie consistently. Only days after extreme workouts do I get hungry before noon

4oz of coffee
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 tsp dark cocoa
1 1/2 tsp green drink powder
1 1/2 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp coconut oil
10 big ice cubes.

bko_11

Overnight Oatmeal with a tablespoon of peanut butter keep me full until lunch time. Another option I do is 2 eggs over easy with two pieces of canadian bacon thats about 270 calories.

bluefox9er

I hardly ever ate breakfast, but after watching an interview on Kid's TV with Mo Farah ( the team Great Britain Olympic gold medal 10k and 5k champion), he swears by 'porridge', which you guys call 'oatmeal'.

I tried it and found I could run for so much longer and have made porridge a HABIT even if I'm not running. i don't care too much for putting fruit in it, but you can pretty much add whatever you like to oats for a sustaining and filling breakfast that will provide amazing low energy release goodness .

mamaomefo

This may sound strange, and it's not traditional breakfast food either. I sometimes eat canned chicken or tuna wrapped in romaine lettuce leaves. Also, lite muscle milk can be sucked down quickly for extra protein @100 calories a box.

JennaL890

I mix plain oatmeal with unsweetened protein powder, ground flax, and coconut milk. Sometimes I'll add half a banana or some chopped dates for sweetness but I found that it helps keep me full for longer than anything else I've eaten.

Elen_Sia

I eat breakfast just before starting work in the morning, then am not able to eat again for about 3.5 - 4 hours. I am struggling to find something for breakfast that keeps me from getting hunger pangs around the 3 hour point.

I have tried peanut butter sandwiches (on wholemeal), yoghurt, fruit, muesli. Usually around the 300 - 350 calorie mark.
Today I made myself a big smoothie with 1/2 a cup of oatmeal, a banana, a big teaspoon of peanut butter, and a cup of low fat milk. 450 calories and I STILL got hungry too early.

Any suggestions on what to add to breakfast that will keep me going that little bit longer? I eat when I get to work so has to be something easily transported/prepared.

Getting sick of dragging myself around for that last hour feeling completely flat!

My breakfast is under 300 calories during the work week and right at 430 calories during the weekend, and I can stay full for 4 hours. Take a look at my diary if you want a few ideas.

RosaliaMarie

I don't quite have that problem, as I'm retired. But when I must get up early, I usually fix myself an egg in a mug breakfast, and it keeps me going for hours.

1/2 c eggbeaters
1 wedge laughing cow cheese

Spray large coffee mug. Put in eggbeaters and cheese, broken up in small portions. Microwave 1 minute. Stir contents well. Cook for another 30 - 45 seconds.

Serve

You can add leftover veggies or bacon bits if you like.

I eat this with one slice of whole wheat toast, and it lasts for hours.

Check Hungry Girl's website for more eggmug recipes.

Sailorwind

Add chia seeds to your breakfast. Seriously, a tablespoon of those with your food will keep you from feeling hungry for hours. They expand when mixed with the food and water to hold 9x their weight in water, which keeps you feeling full. Plus, they are filled with fiber and omega 3's.

ninjakowski

Thanks so much for all the input, very much appreciated. Lots of great ideas so I will try a few things out and see what works for me. Will have to drop in at the health food store on the weekend and see if they offer some other options, it is not so easy to find health foods/low cal alternatives in the regular stores over here.

As a quick fix for tomorrow morning I am planning to add some protein powder to my smoothie see how that goes. Thanks again guys

Gramps251

oatmeal and greek yogurt. Both of these fill me up and the greek yogurt has so much more protein than the regular, I just never buy regular anymore.

Pfead

I really don't eat anything for breakfast, but since I have started today to try and eat right because I want to lose about 50lbs. My problem is everything I love food, sweets, breads, and rice. I'm 51 and I can't continue to eat like I'm still at age 16yrs. I really need help on substitute foods that I love. Can anyone help me I weigh 200lbs and want to lose 50, but I will take 20-30lbs. I started exercising this morning and I would like to keep it up just need some help. Is there anyone out there have this problem.

Palma

nack_14

rolled oats are perfect. throw a little peanutbutter in there and you are good to go!

dawningr

Honestly, being hungry for 1/2 an hour or an hour isn't going to kill you. Try drinking some water to curb the pangs :-)