Better to eat a Lean Cuisine than nothing at all?

You can prep smoothies for the week, pre measure everything and cut it up and put it in baggies in the freezer. Then when you wake up put it on the counter, and blend it when you are ready. This is a good way to use fruit and spinach that is going bad too. But yes, I think a lean cuisine is better than nothing at all. Do you like apples and peanut butter?

I'd recommend kick starting the metabolism with at least a protein bar, shake or fruit smoothie. Eat when you are hungry, yes.. but if you are trying to lose weight - you have to eat right and frozen meals are not the way to go. Lots of salt, processed crap and chemicals.

I used to be like that - never ate breakfast - wouldn't be hungry till afternoon.. I was always skinny fat. I had to force myself to eat breakfast - then eat every 3 hours after... its a process but your body will thank you!

Good luck...

I believe the same as lisy: eat when you're hungry. Also, those frozen meals are GREAT, but not on a 3-times-a-day diet. The sodium is a surprising upset.

I try to limit myself to two a week. Normally on those days when I'm exhausted from work the night before (like Mondays), and then I have a side salad with it.

For breakfasts, I really enjoy doing microwave omelets. That's where I get about a handful of various chopped veggies, put in a bowl or microwave container, and two eggs. Microwave for about 2 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked, and when it comes out, put a handful of shredded cheese. It's a real lifesaver, and I usually make that right before I walk out the door, put in my lunch bag, and eat when I get to work, or whenever I'm finally hungry. I don't really call it "breakfast", but it's got a good amount of veggies and protein from your eggs that can help keep you full. I'm not normally a breakfast fan either, but I see this meal as a "filling meal" as opposed to a "breakfast."

You can buy those frozen smoothies from Dole, I believe, where you add a juice of your choice. I can get a box of those from my local Walmart for $7ish dollars for 6 bottles, and they're great on really hot days.

Another snack I love to get is a chocolate cereal of some type, like Fiber One squares, or chocolate cheerios, and bag some up and have them as my snack, and it also kills my craving for a sweet bite.

Creativity is key! Good luck!!

I'm not a breakfast eater either, but I've read that it's important to get some nourishment soon after you wake up. Lately I've been having an 11 oz Premier protein drink in the morning that has 30 grams protein, 1 gram sugar, 160 calories. Pretty tasty, too - it's like drinking a glass of cold chocolate milk which is doable even when I'm not hungry.

If you're not hungry, don't eat. Planning and having set mealtimes will not impact what you're trying to do. Just eat when you're hungry and you'll be okay

So, my biggest obstacle is the fact that I HATE eating in the morning. I'm never hungry or inclined to eat before 2pm, and am pretty busy until then. I tend to eat twice a day, usually a snack around 1pm-3pm, and then make a big healthy dinner. I am trying to change this, I know it is not a healthy approach and it's not doing my metabolism any favors.

There's nothing "unhealthy" about what your doing and your metabolism will be fine! Meal timing is totally irrelevant. Anyone who tells you otherwise is uneducated in the matter.

Look into Intermittent Fasting... there are many different forms, but one form involves "fasting" for a certain amount of the day and eating the rest of the time. For example, I only eat between 1pm-11pm (10 hours) and I fast the other 14 hours of the day. I started doing this because I, like you, was NEVER hungry in the mornings. I love it so far and it really fits my lifestyle. Plus research shows that eating this way can have several health benefits.

Bottom line is, do what works for you.

Judging by the children I look after, eating at breakfast is a habit and works really well once you have acquired it. The troubled teen seems to be calmer and more able to learn after a breakfast but getting used to this usually takes quite a few weeks. (To date, alll have ended up hungry in the mornings after getting used to the routine - no matter how insistent they were that they didn't need to eat. Don't worry - no force was involved -Just sitting and being chatted to as others eat usually gets them interested)

Is it the food that does the trick though? I think that being fed at the start of the day reminds them that they are loved and cared about before the go off and face the traumas of a school day)

We are not all the same.; if you operate well without breakfast -perhaps you have a slow-burner system and actually run on last night's dinner during the morning. I cook breakfasts every day but still can't face eating them early.

Look into intermittent fasting. Sounds like it might suit you.

^^ This.

As long as you are getting the amount of calories and nutrients your body needs, eat at whatever time of day (or night) suits you and your lifestyle. Calories can't tell time, and neither can your body.

"Breakfast food" is a capitalist consumerist conspiracy perpetuated by the companies that made billions by producing it. Eat whatever the hell you want in the morning, or not at all.

I skip breakfast or delay it as much as I can most days, because that's what works for me. Even when I do eat breakfast, it isn't the traditional breakfast foods. There's no law against having a quesadilla or leftover curry for breakfast.

My ticker shows that eating this way has not hindered weight loss.

Yes and eat it with a salad, Remember just do not exceed your total caloires for the day.

I found at night time if I am still hungry I eat 4 oz. of chicken skinless breast - 110 calories. It's protein and fills me up,

have you tried a smoothie or a green juice? breakfast isn't necessary but it may help you. How about a hard boiled egg?