Snacking vs Meals

hjohnson606
hjohnson606 Posts: 2
in Food and Nutrition
I need people's opinions on this. I find that my metabolism has gone up since I have started to eat somewhat healthy and exercise. The problem, I'm starving before it is time for breakfast, so starving that I feel like I am going to pass out. Do I eat a snack? Or do I just "suck it up" and wait until breakfast? (I work very long shifts and can only eat breakfast at a certain time or I get into trouble). What are your thoughts?

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  • Mutant13
    Mutant13 Posts: 2,485 Member
    Have a snack, as long as you fit it into your caloric intake it doesn't make a difference. You really should never be hungry to the point of passing out and it sounds like you need to speak with someone from your HR department.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    If you are hungry, eat.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    so starving that I feel like I am going to pass out.

    That's the most dramatic thing I have ever heard. If you sneak snacks or eat some nuts you will curb your hunger. Eating when your body tells you to is only natural.
  • keash
    keash Posts: 12
    In order to keep your metabolism and body working correctly and healthy you should be taking in energy every 3-4 hours.

    Your first meal of the day is best to be within 60 mins of you waking to get them fires burning. I can't offer a lot more advice without knowing your shift / work hours but I am going to presume you are taking breaks every 2-3 hours at work where you could have small (100-200 calorie) snacks to keep your self well away from the point of passing out?
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    Why are you hungry before breakfast, why is there are 'time' for breakfast other than first thing? Eat as soon as you get up don't wait, your metabolism slows down overnight and 'breaking the fast' boosts it again.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    As long as you are hitting your calorie goals and your macros, it doesn't matter when you eat. Eat all your cals in 1 meal at midnight if you want... or graze constantly all day... both work.
  • hjohnson606
    hjohnson606 Posts: 2
    Thank you everyone for the comments. I will eat a small snack if I start feeling woozy.
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    I would have assumed breakfast would be that thing before or on the way to work after you wake up, but I'd snack. If you're hungry get food. :)

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