Morning Rush

Carbs shouldn't be your enemy at any time of the day, but you should definitely try to get more protein into your diet. I love a good bagel, but perhaps start buying English Muffins instead of bagels, and throw in a few slices of deli meat, cream cheese, whatever. Also, throw an apple or two into your bag to eat on your way to work. Gotta mix it up!

You can have carbs anytime of the day-weight loss is about calories and math. Eat at a calorie deficit and you will lose weight. Meal timing/when you eat certain macros is a preference thing and nothing else.

For me personally, I don't usually eat before 11am, and then I break my daily fast with my largest meal of the day. It's usually got a decent amount of carbs in it, no worries

I love carbs in the morning, afternoon, or pretty much any time of day. Unfortunately, they often do not help weight loss for me. while I know that it is about CICO and I CAN eat anything, carbs don't keep me full long enough and I tend to eat more when I indulge in them. They are quickly satisfying but not long term... I also find that if I have something higher in protein in the morning I will stay full longer and therefore have less trouble consuming fewer calories.

Nothing wrong with carbs. I just make sure I get some protein in with it too. I eat Greek yogurt every morning, but what it's with varies...cereal, eggs and toast, a breakfast sandwich, or even fruit and granola mixed into it.

Carbs are good any time of day, don't demonize foods.

I eat a banana and hard boiled egg for breakfast most days. I need to always have protein together with carbs. If I eat carbs alone I get a sugar spike and then my blood sugar drops.

kristydi wrote: »

michellemybelle05 wrote: »

You guys are awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback. I will definitely use the information and put it into my routine.

I'm kind of getting mixed reviews as to whether or not carbs are good in the morning. Some people say it will drain energy by lunch time, others say to stay away from bagel completely. I was always under the impression that there are such thing as "good carbs" and that the morning would be the best meal to eat them. As I said before, I'm a carb girl..so I don't think I can succeed with cutting ALL carbs out completely.

Who cares what "they" say. In the absence of solid science on the issue,the thing that really matters is how carbs in the morning affect you. Do you feel drained by lunch time when you eat a bagel for breakfast? If so then make changes, if not enjoy your bagel.

I agree with above. Experiment and see what works for you.

Make ahead freezer breakfast sandwiches or burritos, Mcmuffins, make ahead frittata/egg muffins like these quiche cupcakes or sausage cheese and egg bake.

My personal recipe - breakfast burrito
Sauté onion, pepper, mushroom, spinach. Chop 8 slices of turkey or center cut bacon, and crisp. Cook 8 scrambled eggs, and mix all cooled ingredients together. Lay out 8 large high fiber/low carb burritos (like La Tortilla Factory smart and delicious line or Ole Wellness High Fiber). Divide mixture amongst 8 burritos, top each with 14-28g cheese of choice, and roll into burritos, folding in the sides. Lay seam side down on cookie sheet, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to labeled freezer bag. To serve, microwave wrapped in damp paper towel for 2-3 minutes until thawed or microwave until thawed and crisp in a pan or under the broiler. Options: add in cooked potatoes, vegetables to taste, sun dried tomatoes, jalapenos, hot sauce, or any other preferred fillings. Can substitute 2 egg whites for each whole egg.

I've been making these simple frittatas and eating 1/4 per day at 140 calories per slice. I keep swapping out the vegetables/meat.