Breakfast is not an option.

heather_scentsy_warmers
heather_scentsy_warmers Posts: 17
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
I really don’t ever eat breakfast. By the time I get up I am running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off. So I never have time to eat breakfast. If I do end up with a little time to eat breakfast it is usually out of a vending machine. Even then I am hurrying to get to class on time and eat it before the teacher comes in. So that’s why I really don’t ever eat breakfast. Even on the weekends I don’t have time to eat breakfast. Any ideals about what is fast and easy or can be made or prepared the night before?
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  • kwardklinck
    kwardklinck Posts: 1,601
    When I'm in a hurry, I just put some mini wheats in one bag and some apple slices in another. I can snack all morning on those.
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    I eat Kashi Go Lean Crunch, I fill a cup in a baggies and eat it if I am in a hurry on the way!

    Sooooooo good!!
  • chicka200413
    chicka200413 Posts: 55
    I have to be at work pretty early. So I cook a egg white spinach omlet for myself the night before. I also cook up turkey sausage/turkey bacon on the weekends and just heat it up for breakfast on the weekdays. In the end, I've found it much more beneficial to just wake up a half hour earlier. I now fit in the gym at 0530 every morning and eat my quick breakfast afterwards.
  • vinjama
    vinjama Posts: 52
    I dont beleiev I have to tell you that breakfast is he most important meal of the day do I? Opps.. I just did! lol
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    Seriously, you need to eat, (you know that) Ya just woke up from a fast and it's time to break it and start your metabolism for the day!!

    ok.. there are these things called Bananas that are pretty portable. Oh yea.. they make this stuff called yogurt and they put it in this little small portable cup that has its own seal. Speaking of seals.. ziplock baggies, they hold things in them, so like someone above mentioned ya can put cereal in them. A spoon full of peanut butter does wonders as well.

    I know I'm being a smartass, hopefully its more funny then offensive. But just tryng to make a point, lol, which is..

    DONT SKIP BREAKFAST!!! :)
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    Hungry-girl.com (LOVE that place!) has a recipe for giant oatmeal cookies that are made to be eaten for breakfast. I used to make them for my hubby when he was home to take in the car with him. cookie and a glass of milk for b-fast?! I think so!!
  • Kudzu
    Kudzu Posts: 87 Member
    I eat some type of breakfast bar....I usually keep one or two in my purse or bag and a piece of fruit. I personally like Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix--Fruit and Nut and Dark Chocolate and Nut. Can't get much easier than this!
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    Hungry-girl.com (LOVE that place!) has a recipe for giant oatmeal cookies that are made to be eaten for breakfast. I used to make them for my hubby when he was home to take in the car with him. cookie and a glass of milk for b-fast?! I think so!!

    have to check that out!!
  • ltlhmom
    ltlhmom Posts: 1,202 Member
    I already gave you my two cents but I'm posting it here for all to see! I say that should be one of your goal to make sure you get breafast in even if it is a yogurt, hard boiled egg, toast. It doesn't have to be anything that takes a long time. I think it help you to start your day off right and you also will be less likely to over eat later. Take 5 minutes before bed and make a plan or weigh out your cereal so all you have to do is add milk in the AM. You can so do this. This is also about making healthy changes for yourself to life by. This would be a great change for yourself! Do a body good and eat your breakfast! :bigsmile:
  • jdurham87
    jdurham87 Posts: 62
    soup to go, sip it in your car! or slim fast, drink that in your car!
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    Hungry-girl.com (LOVE that place!) has a recipe for giant oatmeal cookies that are made to be eaten for breakfast. I used to make them for my hubby when he was home to take in the car with him. cookie and a glass of milk for b-fast?! I think so!!

    have to check that out!!


    found this one after I found the other this one is for the microwave

    !!
    http://carrotsncake.com/2010/01/the-3-minute-oatmeal-raisin-cookie.html
  • teamaero7
    teamaero7 Posts: 1
    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day without it you cannot do anything.
  • DrBorkBork
    DrBorkBork Posts: 4,099 Member
    Skipping breakfast is NOT an option. It really is the most important meal of the day as it gets your metabolism going and everything else revved up. If you honestly have no time to fix food (not even some peanut butter on toast? really?) then grab a meal replacement drink like Ensure or Slim Fast. At least you'll be getting your nutrients in :)
    Don't forget fruit, too. I can't think of anything much faster than a banana, some toast, and/or an Ensure!
  • imagymrat
    imagymrat Posts: 862 Member
    You can't make time to eat? seriously? Wake up 10 minutes earlier, have some oatmeal and a banana, you won't be hungry until later, the fibre will fill you up, which means, you'll avoid wanting to eat garbage late in the morning, and will be able to make a sensible food choice because you're not starving yourself. You are only delaying and prolonging your weight loss goals by skipping breakfast.
  • heather_scentsy_warmers
    heather_scentsy_warmers Posts: 17
    Thank you all for the kind words.
  • heather_scentsy_warmers
    heather_scentsy_warmers Posts: 17
    You can't make time to eat? seriously? Wake up 10 minutes earlier, have some oatmeal and a banana, you won't be hungry until later, the fibre will fill you up, which means, you'll avoid wanting to eat garbage late in the morning, and will be able to make a sensible food choice because you're not starving yourself. You are only delaying and prolonging your weight loss goals by skipping breakfast.

    Well no not really. I wake up at 6 ever morning. As soon as I wake up I am going, going, gone. I didn’t say that I cant make time to eat. I do try it’s just really hard to find time in the morning before I start my crazy day. I do eat breakfast sometimes, but most of the time I am on the go. That’s why I wanted suggestions for things I could make the day before or just grab and go.
  • oliveoil7979
    oliveoil7979 Posts: 112
    I dont beleiev I have to tell you that breakfast is he most important meal of the day do I? Opps.. I just did! lol
    '
    Seriously, you need to eat, (you know that) Ya just woke up from a fast and it's time to break it and start your metabolism for the day!!

    ok.. there are these things called Bananas that are pretty portable. Oh yea.. they make this stuff called yogurt and they put it in this little small portable cup that has its own seal. Speaking of seals.. ziplock baggies, they hold things in them, so like someone above mentioned ya can put cereal in them. A spoon full of peanut butter does wonders as well.

    I know I'm being a smartass, hopefully its more funny then offensive. But just tryng to make a point, lol, which is..

    DONT SKIP BREAKFAST!!! :)

    I literally laughed out loud when I read this. : ) I want to print it out and tape to fridge so I never say I don't have time breakfast again.
  • heather_scentsy_warmers
    heather_scentsy_warmers Posts: 17
    I really don’t ever eat breakfast. By the time I get up I am running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off. So I never have time to eat breakfast. If I do end up with a little time to eat breakfast it is usually out of a vending machine. Even then I am hurrying to get to class on time and eat it before the teacher comes in. So that’s why I really don’t ever eat breakfast. Even on the weekends I don’t have time to eat breakfast. Any ideals about what is fast and easy or can be made or prepared the night before?

    I am not starving myself, I would never do that. I have seen what happens when someone does it to themselves and its not pretty. If I was starving myself I wouldn't eat lunch and dinner, which I do every single day. Its also kind of rude to just assume that I am starving myself because I don’t eat breakfast most of the time. If you have rude comments then I don’t want to see your reply to my topic. I was just simply asking for quick things that are healthy that I can make the night before or just grab on my way out door. I have never eaten healthy in my life. My ideal of healthy is not the healthy I should be doing. So if you don’t have a rude comment and would like to give me some ideals please do so, I would really appreciate it. Thank you.
  • heather_scentsy_warmers
    heather_scentsy_warmers Posts: 17
    I dont beleiev I have to tell you that breakfast is he most important meal of the day do I? Opps.. I just did! lol
    '
    Seriously, you need to eat, (you know that) Ya just woke up from a fast and it's time to break it and start your metabolism for the day!!

    ok.. there are these things called Bananas that are pretty portable. Oh yea.. they make this stuff called yogurt and they put it in this little small portable cup that has its own seal. Speaking of seals.. ziplock baggies, they hold things in them, so like someone above mentioned ya can put cereal in them. A spoon full of peanut butter does wonders as well.

    I know I'm being a smartass, hopefully its more funny then offensive. But just tryng to make a point, lol, which is..

    DONT SKIP BREAKFAST!!! :)

    I am not a retard I know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I don’t like people judging me because they think I am stupid. I have not eaten breakfast regularly ever, even in high school when I was skinny. All I wanted was advice and I got some of that and I am really grateful for the nice people that are willing to help me. But I don’t need people talking to me like I am 2 years old. I just don’t understand why people have to be so rude. They make fun of you when you are fat but when you want help to shape up and get healthy they just want to be *kitten*. I know I shouldn’t let people get to me but it’s hard when they do it so publicly. I mean really fight the urge to be rude and hold back your rude comments.
  • dpqueen1
    dpqueen1 Posts: 1
    I find mornings uper hectic as well! I'd rather sleep in 10 minutes than get up and eat breakfast. What I do to help myself along is boil eggs. I will boil a dozen egg and typically I eat 2 a morning. It is an easy solution for me.
  • sbilyeu75
    sbilyeu75 Posts: 567 Member
    I drink a glass of milk, and maybe some toast with applesauce and cinnamon.
  • heather_scentsy_warmers
    heather_scentsy_warmers Posts: 17
    Thank you so MUCH for being nice.
  • crazyjkgirl
    crazyjkgirl Posts: 123 Member
    I used to be like you. Looking back though, I have no idea how in the world I was able to function without having eaten something of substance! I am so hungry in the morning now, I can't imagine not eating within a half hour of waking up.

    I'm not sure about advice-obviously you know what you are doing know is not doing you any good. I guess the best I can say is to have some sort of protein bars handy but honestly they are nowhere near as beneficial for you as a "real" breakfast.
  • deeann1459
    deeann1459 Posts: 116
    I work long days as well. Like on-the-clock for 14 hours at some times (not including commute, just working hours). Slimfast, fruit, oatmeal, nuts, yogurt, smoothies... the list can go on and on.

    Tone doesn't come out over the internet, so please know that most these people mean well. I am a sarcastic person in real life, and I have learned that I can't make any of my normal comments here, because tone does not translate. We are all here together... I assure you.


    Oooo, and if you have a lot of time issues, I totally reccomend V8... not as good as a real vegetable, but beats the hell out of a pepsi. the new Splash and Fusion varieties are pretty yummy.
  • ninaquelinda
    ninaquelinda Posts: 136
    I also have hectic mornings and always eat breakfast on the run. I used to drink a slim fast in the car but this year my favorite breakfast seems to be a protein bar. Balance makes a cookie dough flavor that is awesome! takes care of my chocolate craving at the same time :) I also take a banana if I have them.
  • maestrachistosa
    maestrachistosa Posts: 202 Member
    Not sure if this is too time consuming for you, but I have found it helpful. I make pseudo egg mcmuffins in batches. I pour Egg Beaters into a muffin pan (about 3/4 full) and add a bit of salt and pepper on top. I bake them at 350 for about 10-15 minutes. I toss a 1/2 slice of cheese on while they're still hot (so that it will melt). Then I put it all on an English muffin. I cook/assemble them on a night or weekend when I'm not super busy. It makes a dozen, so I freeze the rest and just pop them in the micro when I'm ready to eat them.
  • gj7clur
    gj7clur Posts: 6
    Hey Heather,

    I really love carnation instant breakfast shakes! They taste like chocolate and have tons of protein.

    Here is a coupon:

    http://carnationinstantbreakfastessentials.com/
  • weaklink109
    weaklink109 Posts: 2,831 Member
    People have mentioned SlimFast, but I have a better shake--more protein (30 grams, vs. the 10 that is in a SlimFast) and 1 gram of sugar, vs. 17 in Slimfast. The calories are 160 for my shake, vs. about 190 for SlimFast.

    The shake I refer to is a Premier Protein Shake, available in an 18 ct box at Costco, for $23.49 in my area. One of these and a banana, or an apple, or something else with a little fiber in it, and you will be good to go. If you are prone to the hungries when you don't have enough fat in the morning, you could add a piece of string cheese or a laughing cow wedge.

    If all else fails, the shake by itself is much better than not eating breakfast.

    (BTW, I am sorry you took offense at what vinjama posted. It didn't come across to me as talking down to you. He was trying to inject a little humour into his message and even made reference to the fact that it was not posted in an offensive spirit. Sometimes it is hard to get the intended message in a post when you don't have the benefit of face to face communication.)

    Good luck to you, and kudos:flowerforyou: for realizing that you need a new plan to fit breakfast into your life.
  • jurgitafit
    jurgitafit Posts: 112
    In most of these replies, I've noticed lots of good advice of how to get something into your mouth (or purse :laugh: ) for breakfast, especially ziplock baggies, or getting up 10 mins earlier. Or possibly by planning your day more efficiently, so you make some time for breakfast?

    But one thing that I would add from my own experience- TRY TO HAVE PROTEIN with your breakfast. A must! Don't just load on carbs (fruit, grains, cereal, etc.). These meals are not quite balanced and will make you hungry much sooner than if you had included protein too. You can have an apple and string cheese; or a yogurt (with no bad stuff in it!!!) and some cereal/granola.
  • PaleoIsPossible
    PaleoIsPossible Posts: 65
    I think one of the best things for you to do is to grab a few hard boiled eggs on your way out the door. You can boil them yourself, or even buy them prepared at the grocery store. The protein will keep you satisfied for longer.

    One of the worst things you can eat for breakfast is carbs. If you start out your day with carbs, your body will be craving them for the rest of the day.
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
    Hi. *Waves* I only eat 2 times a day sometimes and I'm A-OK. Sometimes I'm just not hungry in the morning and that's how it is.

    But I do usually recommend breakfast - it's a good start to the day. Quick meal ideas - hardboiled eggs, yogurt cups, small oatmeal cups, fruit, homemade breakfast burritos or crustless quiche cups, leftovers, tuna & crackers etc... Breakfast doesn't have to be standard breakfast foods :)
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