Protein Shakes For Breakfast HELP!

I wouldn't go as far as to say those things are unhealthy. Personally I am in a place where logic determines that carbs should just be avoided when possible. A waffle for example basically has no real value. The cereal might, depending on the ingredients, but it's probably full of sugar too.

I make a shake every morning where the protein is either Optimum Nutrition Natural Casein, or a combination of that and Trader Joe's Non-fat Greek Yogurt. I always throw in spinach because you can never have too much of that, along with usually a whole banana and 1/4 cup blueberries. I mix up the fruit sometimes.

On certain days I'll also throw in chia seeds because they're bursting with good stuff like Omega 3. IF I'm pretty sure I would be running into many grains/carbs later in the day, I'll also throw in Trader Joe's natural 100% rolled oats, but that's a rarity.

There's a widely-believed myth about "jumpstarting" your metabolism, specifically with protein, but my research says that's pretty much BS. Basically in response to your question, what I'd say is that you're going to get too many carbs even when you're trying not to, so this is a great time to find alternative non-carb heavy breakfast, and a protein shake is a great example.

Protein shakes are a good breakfast on the go. But there are things that can help cereal and waffles. If you read the labels a lot of cereals and pancake mixes have protein. But if you want to have a good shake designer whey chocolate protein shake are pretty good and are only 100 cals in water. But it does taste better in milk. Hope that helps!

I've recently been replacing toast and avocado with a shake made of whey protein, milk, avocado, and whatever fruit I have handy. It's tasty, surprisingly filling, and I can drink it while on the treadmill for a few minutes. Makes for a good morning!

For breakfast, unless you're eating your cereal dry or with rice milk or something, you're getting some protein in the milk or soy or almond milk that you eat it with. You could also have a serving of yogurt, or make a boiled egg.

If you're vegan and yogurt/eggs aren't your thing, then have a glass of soy milk, or protein could be added to a smoothie via a powder.

Having protein with every single meal isn't super important though, as long as you're getting enough for the day, and MFP will help you track that. If you're getting TOO MUCH protein, it could actually cause you to gain weight. The best time to have protein is after a workout.

I'm not a dietician but I would recommend talking to one if you have concerns.

I'm usually gagging my shakes down in the Morning. I'm wondering if I add spinich to it if it will taste better or if it will be the end of it!

I love my Shakeology for breakfast. Sometimes I just mix it with water if on the go, or my coffee. Sometimes I make a shake with the blender. I love them, and they work great for me.

dashingdish.com has some great protein shake recipes!

Try it and see how you feel. Some people do better with no breakfast, but I need it. And making it a protein-rich meal makes me feel so much better th rest of the day! Because I'm short on time & motivation in the mornings, and because my stomach doesn't lke much food that early, I go with a protein smoothie.

i do my workouts first thing when i wake up so after my shower i make a protein shake because i need to get my post workout protein. two of my favorites are chocolate protein powder, frozen strawberries, greek yogurt, ground flax seed (for the omega's) almond milk and water. yum : ) or i exchange a frozen banana for the strawberries and some PB2 (peanut butter) and make it a chocolate peanut butter banana shake. it also diminishes my cravings for ice cream and sweets, because it is like having some!

i will have waffles for lunch or dinner and if they are whole grain and you add good things on top they are good for you. cook some blueberries with a little bit of stevia for a warm blueberry syrup! my whole family loves that one, and it works with any berry or fruit!