Breakfast is not an option.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One should not automatically assume a cereal has low protein--depends on the cereal. When I have a little more time to eat, I use Kashi Go Lean Crunch or Kashi Go Lean High Protein, High Fiber. Both are excellent sources of protein and fiber, and can be combined with other foods, like yogurt, to increase the protein and the fiber in a meal--an excellent way to avoid the hungries for quite a while after breakfast.

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!

That is what I do! I have them in my desk at work also! I try to eat at home but that way if I am running late there is always one in my car, desk, jacket, etc.!

I don't think you sounded rude at all, but I'm sure it's easy for words or tone to be misinterpreted in such a forum. Sometimes we all need reminding that it really doesn't take much time or effort to make the right choices when you think about it.

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!!!

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.

ooops, sorry. I did not mean for you to take my advice as condescending. I was trying to be helpful and thought I was. I have no reason at all to judge or talk down to someone who is trying to do the exact same thing as I am (lose weight, live and eat healthy) especially on a public forum.