Eating breakfast is making me hungrier

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.

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.

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!

GOOD LUCK finding a registered dietitian that will tell you that skipping breakfast is healthy! LOL. That is hilarious that is all. :noway:

What you eat for breakfast is important. If you load up on carbs first thing in the morning, then you'll be starving way before lunch. If you give yourself a balanced meal with protein, fresh fruits and veggies, and some complex carbs, then you should be fine. Almost every weight loss program that has proven results suggest that you eat every 2 to 3 hours to maintain your blood suger levels. That means you should plan to have a healthly snack between your major meals and you should stop eating at least 3 to 4 hours before bedtime.