Breakfast or no breakfast ?

When you eat a good breakfast it starts up your metabolism for the day...i usually go for a fruit shake in the morning and then i have some yogurt and granola when i get hungry again (about 2 hours later). I eat every 2-4 hours throughout the gym its a little harder to stay in my calories but i make it work. Hope this is helpful.

I worked for Weight Watchers as a leader for 5 years a long time ago. It is amazing how many significantly overweight people stated their aversion to breakfast. Of course I didn't do any scientific studies, this is strictly antecdotal, but I believe that skipping breakfast is a mistake. Eating primarily carbs for breakfast (such as cereal and/or toast) will give one a blood sugar spike, followed by a drop in blood sugar, causing a craving for more carbs. Granted,using whole grains results in less of a spike, but without having a little fat and some protein for breakfast, one is set up to overeat at lunch AND the rest of the day.

I go to starbucks for their turkey bacon, egg white and low fat cheese on an english muffin. Only 350 calories and it gets my metabolism cranked to the max! When I skipped or skimped on my breakfast I usually would only lose weight for a short period of time so I've learned to really enjoy a good full meal bright and early and my weightloss has kept pace. Plus Im not hungry till around 10:30.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your metabolism slows down while you sleep, and it doesn't get a kick start until you feed it. So, it is important to eat something that is filling. Eating toast or cereal only gives you a momentary high, which is why you get hungry quicker. Avoid eating carbohydrates early in the day because they turn to simple suger, give you a high, and then you will be hunger quicker. If you are going to eat carbohydrates, try oatmeal (not instant) with fruits and nuts in it. The protein will keep you full longer, and you won't feel like you need to eat again before lunch (unless you want to).

I always eat breakfast, but I do agree that it starts me eating for the rest of the day, I'm almost hungrier when I eat breakfast. On the rare days I don't eat breakfast, I can go to mid-afternoon without feeling hungry.

I'm interested to see other people's experiences on this thread. I know how important breakfast is, but I'm convinced having it causes me to eat more throughout the rest of the day!!

If you eat foods high in fiber it will keep you fuller for longer. I usually have a serving of beneifiber or metamucuil in the morning with breakfast. I don't get hungry till around lunch time.

Eat breakfast. Balance your meal to match your daily goals. Carbs will give you short term energy, Protein in the middle, and a little fat will hold you until your next meal.

Every carb turns into simple sugar (your body can't use any other kind) but the thing to note is how quickly they turn into simple sugars. REFINDED carbs like white flour, white sugar, etc are converted to simple sugars in your body rapidly as is fruit juice. Whole fruit, whole veggies, and whole grains have carbs that are bound with fiber and are harder for your body to break down and turn into those SAME simple sugars. Carbs give you energy for about the first 30-60 minutes after you eat. Proteins break down into amino acids, and fats into lipids. Since proteins break down more slowly, they tend to be used for energy from 60 to about 120-150 minutes after you eat. What keeps your blood sugar level and keeps you from getting hungry for the next 90-150 minutes??? Fats. This is why it's important to have a small, balanced meal or snack every 4 hours or so.

Avoid refinded products and artificial sweeteners at all times, but especially in the morning. They will cause you to feel hungry, even when you aren't. Plus make sure that you drink LOTS of water. Most people mistake thirst (or even boredom) for hunger.

Scientific studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are lower in weight (and body fat) than those who skip breakfast. You should try to eat some protein/carb/fat mix to keep you full longer, but if you don't like breakfast eating a small snack of any thing is better than nothing.
My weekday breakfast is usually yogurt, fruit and nuts. Weekends I tend to cook healthy "grill" ups, so yummy and filling
Good luck

When I eat breakfast I usually eat more during the day. I've always followed the advice of experts and it never got me anywhere in terms of weight loss progress. This time I'm listening to myself and being more in tune with my body. I'm only eating when I'm hungry and I stop eating when I'm not hungry anymore (not when I'm full, just when I stop feeling hungry). It helps to eat slow and enjoy every bite. So far it's working well.

I know that it is not the most popular choice, but I have a slimfast in the morning. I work early and have very little time to eat, so it works for me.

If I don't eat breakfast I end up starving at lunch and overeating. My favorite things to eat are two nutrigrain wheat waffles with peanut butter and an apple OR a protein bar and a cup of yogurt. This keeps me full until lunch and even then I'm not starving. I personally tend to feel hungrier if I eat eggs in the morning, go figure. Hope this helps and good luck.

Breakfast! :flowerforyou:
(I know it's what everyone said, but I like the answers and wanted to bookmark it )

Yeah I know what you mean. If I eat breakfast I pretty much end up eating all day whereas if I dont I don't over-do it. The reason people say that you should eat breakfast to lose weight is because most people binge later on if they skip breakfast or else they eat really high fat/sugar foods that day but not everyone is like that. Its a very individual thing. Don't eat breakfast if you dont want to.