BREAKFAST?! can you lose weight without it??

hollytaylor613
hollytaylor613 Posts: 5 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hiiii :) ok so I'm never hungry in the mornings till around 11-12 but It seems to be accepted that you won't lose weight by not having breakfast.
is anyone finding this isnt the case and they are still losing weight and not having breakfast? Helpppp! Xx
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  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
    Complete myth. If you don't like eating first thing, don't eat :)
  • Whitezombiegirl
    Whitezombiegirl Posts: 1,042 Member
    The research alludes to the 'fact'that some people who skip breakfast may be tempted to eat higher- calorie snacks instead- which would lead to an increase in total calorie intake.

    This is not true for everybody. If you don't find yourself reaching for snacks then there is no reason for having breakfast. I get up at 6am and don't eat my breakfast until 10.30/ 11am- and then have lunch at 12.30. My husband eats nothing untill 7-8pm everyday and has done for over 25 years- and it has not affected his weight or his muscle mass (he is very muscular). So the choice is yours really.....
  • jessofcourse
    jessofcourse Posts: 14 Member
    I'm losing weight without eating breakfast. All that matters is the number of calories eaten. When you eat makes no difference except for personal preference.

    There are some people who would be ravenous without breakfast and overeat later. They should fit a breakfast into their calorie goals because it helps them. For me, I eat a big dinner (with my giant calorie burning boyfriend) so I don't eat a breakfast and I have a light lunch.

    Whatever works for you is fine.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    If you aren't hungry, and don't overeat later, don't worry about it. Myself, I have a very small breakfast, usually eight ounces of low sodium V8 juice and a banana or something else around 80-90 calories. This keeps me full until 1:00 or so, when I eat about a 300 calorie lunch. I save the rest of my calories for dinner because night-time is when I tend to snack. By eating the rest of my calories at dinner, my snacking urges are completely diminished. You just have to tweak your eating habits around until you find a combination that fits you.
  • nosebag1212
    nosebag1212 Posts: 621 Member
    edited May 2015
    hollytaylor613 wrote: »
    Hiiii :) ok so I'm never hungry in the mornings till around 11-12 but It seems to be accepted that you won't lose weight by not having breakfast.
    is anyone finding this isnt the case and they are still losing weight and not having breakfast? Helpppp! Xx
    Accepted by who? Broscientists.

    Meal timing is pretty much irrelevant to fat loss, look at how many people do IF and lose fat just fine.
  • hollytaylor613
    hollytaylor613 Posts: 5 Member
    Thanks so much for the advice everybody!! :D soo happy to hear that other people are getting on just fine this way. That's made my mind up I'm just going to listen to my body and not magazine headlines.
    'jessofcourse' i hear what you're saying about the big calorie burning boyfriend! Big boyfriend = big boyfriend portions!
    Thanks again everyone :) xx
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    You can lose weight without eating breakfast.
  • Gun4a
    Gun4a Posts: 68 Member
    I don't feel like eating anything in the mornings too but I have a protein smoothie. Otherwise I'd struggle to hit my daily macros if I left it all to a few meals in the afternoon. But that's just my personal preference
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    You can eat breakfast any time you want, it has no effect on weight, all that matters is total amount of calories.
  • markiend
    markiend Posts: 461 Member
    Eat it when you want , for me personally I don't eat until after exercise in the morning... and there are many people who eat first thing and still lose weight. It's all about the calories and nothing to do with meal timings or any other hocus pocus
  • lauracups
    lauracups Posts: 533 Member
    The only reason to "have to" eat first thing if you have medical reasons for doing so or if on medication that requires something on the tummy before you take it. And even then just a lil something will suffice.
  • icck
    icck Posts: 197 Member
    I've stopped eating in the morning over the last couple of weeks actually since starting intermittent fasting (I break my fast at lunch), and have lost twice as much weight as in the previous weeks.
    That might taper off, but I find it a lot easier to fit my calories and macros into fewer hours - when I start eating that sets me up grazing for the rest of the day, I struggle to just have set meals, and I would often go over - and it makes me think a lot more about how to get the most out of what I am eating.
  • Sarasmaintaining
    Sarasmaintaining Posts: 1,027 Member
    hollytaylor613 wrote: »
    Hiiii :) ok so I'm never hungry in the mornings till around 11-12 but It seems to be accepted that you won't lose weight by not having breakfast.
    is anyone finding this isnt the case and they are still losing weight and not having breakfast? Helpppp! Xx

    Meal timing/frequency is a preference thing and nothing more. Some people prefer to eat in the morning, others not so much. I usually break my daily fat between 11am-noon and have had no issues with both weight loss and maintenance :)
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    I'm a big breakfast eater because I love breakfast. I don't think it makes a difference in terms of weight loss.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    I rarely eat anything before 10 am. I'm just not hungry and the idea of food makes me feel ill. So I'm quite happy to remain empty until sometime after 10 am.

    During the week, I'll have a light snack at some point between 10 am and 11 am ... and then lunch at some point after 1 pm. On weekends, I'll have brunch at some point between 10 am and noon.

    This works for me. I'm comfortable with it. I remain within my calorie limit each day. And I've successfully lost 14 kg so far this year. :)


    My husband, on the other hand, works a physically active job and likes to eat a decent breakfast before he heads off to work. He has also lost weight over the past year (approx. 20 kg), so that's working for him.
  • insearchofcheese
    insearchofcheese Posts: 45 Member
    Don't think it matters. I eat breakfast because I've realized I feel better and less likely to snack later in the day. It's also my favorite meal and usually my biggest meal calorically.
  • futuresize8
    futuresize8 Posts: 476 Member
    I don't have scientific facts except for this one - if I don't eat something decent by about 10 a.m., I feel pretty b*tchy. And also, I will probably eat more than necessary when I finally do eat. So, I like to "break my fast" with breakfast with something meaningful (has actual significant, lasting nutritional value) in the 200-250 calorie range to keep me zinging along happily until lunchtime.
  • NesCastanon
    NesCastanon Posts: 101 Member
    I tested the theory of eating breakfast vs. not eating. I found on the days that a I alloted at least 20% of my overall calories to breakfast I was less hungry thoughout the day and made better choices. Such as less snacking between meals. On the days I did not eat breakfast, I was prone to snack more, and by the end of the day was eating a higher calorie dinner to possible compensate for the lack of breakfast. This could very well be just my body but thought I would contribute to the thread nonetheless.
  • CleanBEAN1
    CleanBEAN1 Posts: 15 Member
    As long as you're eating within your calorie goal, meal timing does not matter.
  • vickypalfreyman471
    vickypalfreyman471 Posts: 50 Member
    I never have breakfast, eat a 200 cal lunch at 12.30 and then have a 1000 cal dinner/supper any time from 6pm till 10pm. I've lost 51 lb since early January this year. For me it's all about quantity in one go. Works for me anyway. Good luck! X
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  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    Calories don't know what time it is. As long as you eat when you are hungry and stay within your calorie range, you are fine.
  • HealthierCarol
    HealthierCarol Posts: 12 Member
    The first time I lost weight, I did my workout first thing in the morning and didn't eat until about 9 AM (I got up most days at 4:30); it was something light, not a full breakfast, that I could eat quickly at my desk.

    Now that I'm retired, I've gotten into the habit of eating breakfast first, which is still an hour after I get up since I take meds in the AM that require me to wait an hour before eating.

    After reading your posts, I'll have to try my previous way, because having breakfast early does tend to make me want to eat more and more often.
  • SteampunkSongbird
    SteampunkSongbird Posts: 826 Member
    My lost 48lbs says yes. I never eat breakfast, I can't stomach food too early in the morning, it makes me feel nauseous, so I don't have it. I usually eat some time around 11am or a bit later. Different things work for different people, and it's Ok. There is no set rule about eating times for anyone. :)
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    Yes
  • ChristopherMoser17847
    ChristopherMoser17847 Posts: 1 Member
    It Is A Fact That people Who Eat Breakfast In the Morning Weigh less Than People Who Don't... Most Of The Research I Have Been Doing Comments Eat A Good Breakfast Consisting Of Whole Grains,Fruit,Protein And Milk With A Intake Of At Least 700 Calories Actually Jump Starts The Body To Burn Fat...On Another Note Proteins And Whole Grains Actually Keep You Fuller Longer So In Turn Makes You Want To Eat less...Hope This Helps
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I skipped breakfast most mornings and lost 46lbs.
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    ChristopherMoser17847 wrote: »
    It Is A Fact That people Who Eat Breakfast In the Morning Weigh less Than People Who Don't... Most Of The Research I Have Been Doing Comments Eat A Good Breakfast Consisting Of Whole Grains,Fruit,Protein And Milk With A Intake Of At Least 700 Calories Actually Jump Starts The Body To Burn Fat...On Another Note Proteins And Whole Grains Actually Keep You Fuller Longer So In Turn Makes You Want To Eat less...Hope This Helps

    Your First Post, Strong It Is.
  • jnv7594
    jnv7594 Posts: 983 Member
    I am not a morning eater. When I make myself eat in the morning, I am starving all day and more likely to overeat. I usually don't eat until around noon, and I have my biggest meal (between 800 to 1000 calories) between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m at night. Time of day makes no difference in terms of weight loss. I've lost 90 pounds eating this way. This is the way I ate before I lost weight (in terms of time of day), and it will likely be the way I continue after I lose the rest of my weight. Eat on a schedule that works for you. There is no hard and fast rule for when to eat.
  • jnv7594
    jnv7594 Posts: 983 Member
    ChristopherMoser17847 wrote: »
    It Is A Fact That people Who Eat Breakfast In the Morning Weigh less Than People Who Don't... Most Of The Research I Have Been Doing Comments Eat A Good Breakfast Consisting Of Whole Grains,Fruit,Protein And Milk With A Intake Of At Least 700 Calories Actually Jump Starts The Body To Burn Fat...On Another Note Proteins And Whole Grains Actually Keep You Fuller Longer So In Turn Makes You Want To Eat less...Hope This Helps

    Ya, no. This is not true for everybody. If it works for you then great.

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