Eating breakfast is making me hungrier

jofjltncb6

I'm sure several other have said this - but I haven't the time to read all of the responces. Eating breakfast always made me hungrier, too. It is because it is jump-starting your metabolism. That is thoretically a good thing unless it makes you so hungry that you splurge and it defeats the purpose (has happened to me many times). What helps me is eating a HIGH PROTEIN and/or HIGH FIBER breakfast. I have been using GNC's Total Lean 25 shake (powder) - giving me 25 gram of protein to jump start my day -and I'm usually not hungry again until lunch time.

Also, avoid anything with sugar (even milk in your cereal is high in sugar). The sugar makes you hungrier quicker... protein & fiber keep you full longer.

good luck!

By "jump-starting your metabolism", are you saying that you believe your body actually burns more calories as a result?

Because I don't believe that has been demonstrated to be true.

kdeaux1959

May well depend on WHAT we eat for breakfast. If my breakfast is high protein, low sugar, I tend to do better than if it is higher in carbs and sugars... Food is energy, therefore, if your activity level is high in the morning then you probably need more in the morning... if you are relatively sedentary, it may be better to wait to start the eating process.

devil_in_a_blue_dress

Clearly you want to argue bringing out the studies If I wanted I could go back and tell you about peer reviewed studies on the people that lost more weight that ate breakfast versus the ones that did not, but I am not wasting my time and energy no longer on this, like I said I have no reason to prove anything to anyone that is all.

If you aren't interested wasting your time with debate and providing peer reviewed studies to support your assertions why keep coming back and wasting your time commenting that you don't care and aren't here to prove anything?

n32sanagar

http://www.leangains.com/2012/06/why-does-breakfast-make-me-hungry.html

Try above link, you will get your answer

danasings

It gets your metabolism going, which is something we all want when we want to lose weight! I would still suggest eating breakfast, maybe something heavier if you can. Oatmeal, a banana and a protein?

Respectfully, while that theory is very popular, it has been disproven. I don't have the links to the (scientific) sources offhand, but I know someone on here will!

Just one source of many:
http://workout.finishwellfitness.com/health-and-fitness/weight-loss-myth-you-must-eat-breakfast

Eat when you're hungry. If you're not hungry for breakfast, don't eat it.

honeysprinkles

I don't think there's anything wrong with skipping breakfast if it's what you prefer. I notice the same thing with coffee, but if I have too much caffeine on an empty stomach I usually end up feeling sick!

ninerbuff

From experience, being a Registered Dietitian, I have seen MANY people that skip meals and staying under their estimated calorie limit and they ARE NOT losing weight AND from calorie standpoint they clearly should losing weight. The problem is the lack of frequency in eating throughout the day. When you eat more frequently FROM ALL food groups your body has to spend time breaking these foods down (fiber, proteins, carbs, fats, etc) which burns MORE calories and is essentially speeding up metabolism up! Breakfast revs up the metabolism in the morning by causing your digestive system to work and burn MORE calories. Who wouldn't want that?

TEF is increased. Metabolism is defined as either catabolic or anabolic. You'll be hard pressed to find any peer reviewed clinical studies that indicate eating more frequently increases metabolism (with the exception of building lean muscle as the goal).
Just curious again, who are you registered through?

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ninerbuff

That's okay if you all don't want to agree with me...I'm not here to argue. I enjoy helping people that's why I chose what I do in my career and I was just being kind and giving advice. I don't need to prove myself to anyone on here. If you don't agree with me that is perfectly fine, this is not a debate...do what you want I don't really care that's your choice.

It should be a debate if you as a professional are supporting information that is incorrect in your field of work. I haven't met a RD yet that has agreed that frequent meals increases metabolism.

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ninerbuff

Clearly you want to argue bringing out the studies If I wanted I could go back and tell you about peer reviewed studies on the people that lost more weight that ate breakfast versus the ones that did not, but I am not wasting my time and energy no longer on this, like I said I have no reason to prove anything to anyone that is all.

That's a correlative study. Not the same as a causation study.

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Yogarunner21

I wouldn't give up on breakfast yet. Try a breakfast with more protein and fiber (and a little healthy fat). That's much slower to digest than something like say cereal or a croissant with jam (the sugar in those will just digest immediately, leaving you hungry by 10am). A piece of whole grain bread with egg? a plain yogurt with some granola? A protein shake with a cup of berries or other fruit? a PB sandwich even?

Also try experimenting with your portion sizes. Something with a lot of protein and fiber can actually be a smaller serving size and still keep you full until lunch; but depending on how quickly you digest foods, you may want to try a slightly larger portion size, but either way, make sure your breakfast is high quality and nutritious.

I've personally always been a breakfast person, but from my own experience I've seen how much the quality of your breakfast matters. My fave breakfast growing up was chocolate croissants (we had a great local grocery that made them and my mom bought boxes, yes, I had much to learn as a kid), but I crashed from the sugar only a couple hours later and got hungry way before lunch. Now I have slightly larger breakfasts with a focus on food with protein and fiber.

I will say, in the off chance I get hungry for lunch, a handful of nuts + a small banana are a great morning snack. Plus the small portion of a snack keeps my metabolism going steady until lunch (instead spiking up and down).

Again, don't give up, just try other options!

AbsoluteNG

That's okay if you all don't want to agree with me...I'm not here to argue. I enjoy helping people that's why I chose what I do in my career and I was just being kind and giving advice. I don't need to prove myself to anyone on here. If you don't agree with me that is perfectly fine, this is not a debate...do what you want I don't really care that's your choice.

I'm not here to argue with you either but it would certainly appear as though the majority of research points to your advice being incorrect and consequently you're advising people to potentially do things that are not necessary. This carries a risk of reducing dietary adherence in individuals who may not have a lifestyle or preferences that align well with frequent feedings.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9155494
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19943985
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11319656
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21410984

Thanks for posting some useful information. I found something interesting in one of the abstracts of the third paper. Maybe it was human or test subject error? I wonder if there are more papers with the same results.

From experiment 6vs2 the difference between energy expenditure with six meals (10.00 MJ) and two meals (9.96 MJ) was not significant (P=0.88). Energy expenditure between 23:00 h and 08:00 h ('night') was, however, significantly higher (P=0.02) with two meals (9.12 MJ/24 h) compared with six meals (8.34 MJ/24 h).

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benapp21

lol whats up with people continually saying you should not eat 3-4 hours before bedtime. It all depends what you eat... carbs give your body energy right? so cut back on the carbs if you're about to go to bed... have little to no carbs if you want to eat before bed. 1-2 hour window is good even 30 minutes before bed depending on what you're eating is not bad at all. but it all depends how your body works. I know meal frequency isn't a huge issue when it related to how your metabolism works and etc but I like to go by eating every 2-3 hours. I feel good and satisfied when I'm doing this.

norcal_yogi

Breakfast makes me hungry all day. That's why I haven't eaten it in over 6 months. Look into intermittent fasting.

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Joehenny

*kitten* Breakfast. Such a waste of cals for me half the time I've eaten it I wasn't hungry just did it because you're supposed to. Thank you science.

lindatoohey2

most times you think your hungry, you usually need water, try drinking water,lots of small amounts,i have my porridge oats and a banana and most days i am fine but we all have off days

chrisdavey

The majority of Americans eat breakfast and 1/3 of Americans are overweight. Therefore, breakfast makes you fat.

metacognition

If you notice that you eat more during the day give this experiment a try: Eat a small, 200 calorie breakfast that includes about 100 calories of a protein (example: greek yogurt with truvia, or egg whites) and 100 calories of a complex carb or fruit (example: oatmeal, banana). IF you continue to eat more later, then find a better method that works for you.

Having a meal with protein to start the day keeps my hunger artificially low. If I eat something that's just sugar I'll be hungry within two hours, and will probably eat a lot more later. So definitely consider the amount of calories in the meal and the macro nutrient ratio (carb vs. protein vs. fat).

slkehl

Simple rule if it isn't broke don't fix it... Breakfast works for me... If it doesn't work for you don't try to make it! Own the truth of who you are and how your body works... Figure out what works and what doesn't work for you and keep doing the things that work and adjusting things that don't work.

Agreed. Just make sure to eat nutritious food and have those calories in balance with the calories out over time, and you're good to go. The best way to accomplish that, however, varies greatly from person to person.

hawaii86442

I so agree-since we can not see the diary. I could assume she doesn't eat a healthy breakfast.

hawaii86442

--and not to be mean,but, it does some self control to monitor your eating habits.

sammi674

There is nothing wrong with not wanting breakfast. Breakfast works for me because I'm not much of a snacker, so it's the only time where I can get most of my protein through eggs and greek yogurt. I'm never hungry right when I wake up, but after an hour of being awake that's when I'm ready for breakfast. I don't see why anyone would HAVE to eat. If you're sticking to your calorie range, it makes no difference.

SurfyFriend

Come on you guys!
Breakfast is the best part of the day!
I eat a big breakfast pretty much every day because I am hungry when I wake up, I fill my belly and feel happy for all the morning until it starts rumbling again.

pcastagner

Breakfast does nothing for your metabolism, But it is important to eat in the morning for good brain function. Does not have to be alot. Only thing that changes metabolism is MOVING!!

Studies show significantly better brain function/learning and productivity amongst those who have breakfast.
That's why there are now program's in New Zealand to fund breakfast for students from poor communities.
Increasing protein at breakfast will reduce those earlier hunger pangs. Especially once your body gets used to having breakfast. Oh, and I you don't wake hungry, try reducing your evening consumption or eat dinner earlier.

What studies?

Studies done with kids who don't get enough food at home?

I'm doing 18:6 most days, sometimes 20:4, and my brain function is not impaired. Maybe when I wasn't used to it, I was distracted, but not anymore.


I'd love to see these "studies". I'm a big believer in school breakfast programs, but I also do 18:6 for myself. Big difference, because I am not having food security issues.

LeanneGoingThin

Whenever I don't eat breakfast, I eat more snacks during the day and I get more cravings. Maybe it depends on what you eat for breakfast. If it contains a lot of fiber, then it will do you good.

celia4711

Don't eat it. I used to and by 12pm I was ravenous. Now i drink tea/coffee and I'm good till 1-2pm

LeanneGoingThin

Though you probably shouldn't eat only when you get hungry. You need to eat to prevent yourself from getting hungry, or you'll get those cravings of high calorie food.

pcastagner

Though you probably shouldn't eat only when you get hungry. You need to eat to prevent yourself from getting hungry, or you'll get those cravings of high calorie food.

My cravings for high calorie food are totally appropriate. I have 4-6 hours to eat whole lot of calories, sometimes in the 3000 range if I am spending the day bike riding and looking for mushrooms for fun. A normal workout is about 500 cals for me. That means to run a 500 cal deficit I need to eat 2050 in 4-6 hours.


Eating this way has given me more control over what goes in my mouth, not less.


Important though: as Martin Berkhan points out, all the science in the world, and Internet theories, don't constitute a good reason to change something that is working optimally. So if breakfast, small meals, or whatever works for you, don't change it.

GJRicketts

Why stick to the "standard" regimented three meals per day. Genetically we're built to graze, eating when we can hunt/gather food. Most bodybuilders eat about 6 times per day - yes I know this is a weight loss site, but the theory is sound - eat regularly and spread your food through small meals throughout the day (emphasis on the word small here). Your body will recognize a steady income of calories, not go into 'starvation mode' where it stores fat, increase metabolism and therefore stimulate fat loss at the same time.

I know. I did it and still do it now. I've done years without breakfast and gained weight from it! As soon as I began eating regular small meals throughout the day, I began to lose weight and here's the rub - I never changed what I ate! MFP gives me my calories per day and I spread my food throughout it, I just exercised strict portion control and began to exercise again. Yes my diary still shows 3 meals per day plus snacks - that's just my fault for not re-organizing to match my actual eating habits. My fiancée has done the very same thing and lost a shed load of weight and dropping three dress sizes, most of which has been within the last 65 days on MFP at a steady 2 ish lbs per week.

Have a breakfast, have a mid morning snack, have lunch, have a mid afternoon snack, have your evening meal and have supper. NO ONE SAID SNACKS HAVE TO BE CHOCOLATE, CHIPS, JUNK FOOD AND OTHER RUBBISH! It's your body, you choose what to put into it and how to fuel it. You're already using this site so I know you care, maybe - just maybe this can work for you too.

Good luck to all MFP users!

Minerva624

Why stick to the "standard" regimented three meals per day. Genetically we're built to graze, eating when we can hunt/gather food. Most bodybuilders eat about 6 times per day - yes I know this is a weight loss site, but the theory is sound - eat regularly and spread your food through small meals throughout the day (emphasis on the word small here). Your body will recognize a steady income of calories, not go into 'starvation mode' where it stores fat, increase metabolism and therefore stimulate fat loss at the same time.

I know. I did it and still do it now. I've done years without breakfast and gained weight from it! As soon as I began eating regular small meals throughout the day, I began to lose weight and here's the rub - I never changed what I ate! MFP gives me my calories per day and I spread my food throughout it, I just exercised strict portion control and began to exercise again. Yes my diary still shows 3 meals per day plus snacks - that's just my fault for not re-organizing to match my actual eating habits. My fiancée has done the very same thing and lost a shed load of weight and dropping three dress sizes, most of which has been within the last 65 days on MFP at a steady 2 ish lbs per week.

Have a breakfast, have a mid morning snack, have lunch, have a mid afternoon snack, have your evening meal and have supper. NO ONE SAID SNACKS HAVE TO BE CHOCOLATE, CHIPS, JUNK FOOD AND OTHER RUBBISH! It's your body, you choose what to put into it and how to fuel it. You're already using this site so I know you care, maybe - just maybe this can work for you too.

Good luck to all MFP users!

amy1612

Eating breakfast IS important and the fact that you're hungry shortly after means you didn't have enough fat/protein with your breakfast or that your metabolism has kicked in and is telling you that it NEEDS food. Food is your friend, not your enemy.

This. Without reading the rest of the thread or the debates on metabolisms or IF or not eating breakfast. If you are hungry, eat food. Stop thinking you need to starve yourself in order to lose weight. NOT eating breakfast so that you WONT be hungry is NOT normal behaviour. At all.