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Am I the only person...

ballwebhost
ballwebhost Posts: 26 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hey Guys,

Qustion for you.

Am I the only one who eats a large breakfast (300-350KCal) for breakfast?

I know they say that it is most important to have a large breakfast to help keep you full for the day?

Now, its not an unhealthy large breakfast (E.g. sausages etc) it would just consist of a large bowl of cereal (Special K or Bran Flakes usually) and brown soda bread or wholemeal sliced toast with low fat spread and of course a cup of tea or coffee with Skim Milk.

Would love to see others views on this,

Cheers,
Patrick
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  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    I eat all I want for Breakfast, but usually not that hungry so early. But if I please, I've got no issues taking in 500 cal.
  • Cassycat
    Cassycat Posts: 68 Member
    My breakfasts usually end up being around 500 calories, my most hefty meal of the day easily.

    Usually it's a home made bacon egg and cheese bagel. Or just eggs, bacon, and toast.

    I like to stay traditional!
  • JHoersten2
    JHoersten2 Posts: 44 Member
    That's not bad at all.

    I regularly include 2 eggs, some OJ, and by then I'm already up to 270. If I throw in a bagel, that doubles it. I think it's more about planning out your day. If you want to have a larger breakfast, go for it, but keep your remaining calories in check for the day's remainder. ...Or work harder to burn em off. :D
  • kelika71
    kelika71 Posts: 778 Member
    Mine in the morning will be 373 calories. I could make it more if I wanted, I'm not worried about it.

    So, nope...you're not alone. :)
  • Nikkerz620
    Nikkerz620 Posts: 212 Member
    I need to eat at least 300 calories for breakfast otherwise I eat to much the rest of the day. 300 - 350 is good I would say. :0) The bigger the breakfast the smaller lunch and dinner I need.

    Your doing it right!
  • susiewusie
    susiewusie Posts: 432 Member
    I love a big breakkie ,if I dont have one I find I tend to pick all day ,at the minute I am starving got up at 6.30am ,daughter now at school so will be having brekkie as soon as I can make my mind up what I want .:smile:
  • madassipsi
    madassipsi Posts: 4
    Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper :smile:
  • MeghanAM
    MeghanAM Posts: 222 Member
    I've been doing big breakfasts and small dinners, which has been working out well for me. Today's breakfast will be 400 calories.

    I love breakfast food, and an indulgent, delicious breakfast comes in much healthier than an indulgent, delicious dinner.
  • jmecale72
    jmecale72 Posts: 214
    For breakfast during the week, I usually have some oatmeal and sometimes some turkey bacon or some turkey sausage. On the weekends I'll splurge an have a three egg omlet with egg whites and various veggies.
  • chiremba
    chiremba Posts: 30 Member
    I didn't think 300cal
  • bubblybabeuk
    bubblybabeuk Posts: 216 Member
    Mine is 358 I have my homemade muesli recipe every day.. So you are not alone!
  • dream_litotes
    dream_litotes Posts: 40
    Mine comes out at around 350 with Weetabix, semi-skimmed milk and a sliced banana. I'd actually be wary of eating much less than that...
  • mmelaniewalters
    mmelaniewalters Posts: 94
    i would love to have more for brekkie , but dont have the spare cals . as i like to save at least half my daily intake for evening meal so i can eat same as family and all sit down together ... its a compromise :) .... they do say its better to have yr calories earlier in the day in an ideal world .
  • kym117
    kym117 Posts: 315 Member
    I always without fail use 300 cals for breakfast, infact some mornings I work an early shift so up at 4.40am which is split into 8am and 10am break for breakfast making those days go up to around 400/450 cals but I don't worry about this as I try now to eat regularly to keep me satisfied and that last me until 2pm.
  • ukgirly01
    ukgirly01 Posts: 523 Member
    Thats not a large breakfast, my small bowl of cereal, milk and an actimel come to about that. However I do find that by eating breakfast I can lose more weight than if I dont (which pre mpf I didnt very often)
  • Alice37
    Alice37 Posts: 29
    Sounds like a sensible breakfast to me.

    I start the day with a glass of warm water with lemon juice, then usually go with a couple of weetabix, orange juice, a fat free yogurt & a cup of black coffee or tea. If I'm really hungry I'll have a slice of thick wholemeal toast too.

    Also I always save enough cals for a tablespoon of honey in my evening cup of herbal tea before bed to keep my liver fuelled overnight. :-)

    I think you just have to find what works for you, that way it's sustainable.
  • kpnuts23
    kpnuts23 Posts: 960 Member
    My breakfast today.... 700+ cals... its a friday so we have a sausage bap (never normally have one so its a treat)
    but usually i skim around350 - 400cals - porridge and a banana or some kind of cereal thrown in :)

    x
  • atomsforpeace
    atomsforpeace Posts: 14
    Total fan of the Sandwich Press.

    Potato Bread + Butter + Canadian Bacon + Shredded Mozzarella = Amazing....

    ...and roughly 350 kcal.
  • CharlestonUSC
    CharlestonUSC Posts: 19
    Usually two scrambled eggs, no milk, and some cheese or tomato mixed in. Usually stay away from any type of juice b/c i like to avoid the blood sugar spike. That is just me when it comes to the juice intake so don't take it to heart.
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    I always eat a big breakfast this is what I had yesterday
    Oscar Mayer - Turkey Bacon, 2 slices
    Eggo - Nutri-Grain - Lowfat Waffles, 2 waffles
    Great Value - Whole Milk, 1 cup
    Great Value - Sugar Free Pancake & Waffle Syrup,
    Ore-Ida - Peppers & Onions Hash Browns,
    485 cals
  • lkkyer
    lkkyer Posts: 38 Member
    I usually eat a small breakfast because I know my weakness is snacking at night so I save a few calories for that. I might have to try to switch it up a few days to see what happens.
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    I eat a large breakfast (300-350 calories) but I do it after an intense workout, so I absolutely need it to replenish and build lots of muscle! If I eat a good sized breakfast I find I have a lot more energy throughout the day.
  • achojnacki
    achojnacki Posts: 66 Member
    If I eat too small of a meal at breakfast I am super hungry the rest of the day. I usually eat until I am full around 250-350 calories.
  • jamie1888
    jamie1888 Posts: 1,704 Member
    I eat a large breakfast: 300 - 420 calories. I usually workout a couple of hours after I eat breakfast. So, I always have the energy I need for my workouts. And I days, I don't workout in the morning, I still like a big breakfast because it keeps my hunger under control for the rest of the day.
  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    I also have a rather large, healthy breakfast (oatmeal and fruit, cereal (fiber 1) and fruit, etc.). I never looked at it as a negative - i love my breakfasts :)
  • ballwebhost
    ballwebhost Posts: 26 Member
    Thanks for everyones replies guys, its really good to see what everyone is having for breakfast. I would consider it; as it has been known to be the most important meal of the day.

    But however, I do know a lot of people who cant stomach breakfast, who never eat it and the thought of eating in the mornings actually disgusts them. I cant start my day without eating something, I find that I am almost always hungry when I wake and the first thing I have to have, is a coffee and cereal/porridge or toast.

    :)

    Patrick
  • amberpaigee
    amberpaigee Posts: 74
    I always try to have a large breakfast!! I usually don't like eating much after lunch so usually have around 25% of my calorie intake for breakfast! Today I had a big bowl of museli and soy milk which was just over 300 calories!
  • QueenofCups
    QueenofCups Posts: 365 Member
    I wish I could eat a larger breakfast, but my stomach just can't take anything more than 200 calories (a couple pieces of pb bread or cinnamon toast). I used to not eat breakfast at all b/c I get queasy if I eat in the morning for some reason.

    But I admire those of you who can eat a nice hearty breakfast, I know that's the best way.
  • tmaksparkie
    tmaksparkie Posts: 279
    I am working on this right now. I am not a morning person for food anyway but it does make sense that your breakfast should be the highest calories and volume meal of the day. Like they say eat like a prince in the mourning and a pauper in the evening it gives time to burn the calories all day before going to bed. Use the fuel or store it
  • JeninBelgium
    JeninBelgium Posts: 804 Member
    I used to not be able to eat breakfast either - here is today's breakfast though (the banana and PB was more like an early post breakfast snack and I have half of the PB left for my afternoon snack of apple with PB) - normally I try to get a bit of protein in the oatmeal but today that came after with the banana

    Blueberries - Raw, 20 berries 16
    C&H - White Granulated Sugar, 2 tsp 30
    Quaker Oats - Quick- 1minute - Oatmeal, 1/2 cup 150
    Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 105
    Jif - Creamy Peanut Butter Regular, 2 tbsp 190
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