Breakfast HALP

neenbeck wrote: »

macgurlnet wrote: »

Overnight oats are a super easy breakfast. Mix it all up in a jar the night before (some can sit for 2 days and still be good), add something crunchy in the morning if you want, and done. The one I've made recently comes out to about 200 calories, and it only goes higher if I add in more banana. I added some mini chocolate chips & coconut today and it was PERFECT - and still under 300 calories.

http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/223

I also will scramble 6 or so eggs with some shredded cheese, spinach and/or sausage, divide those into 6 muffin cups (spray with olive oil spray first) and bake! Added bonus? They'll keep in the refrigerator all week or you can freeze them, too. I've done what @atypicalsmith does and made "egg mcmuffins" and, again, super delish.

Specifics are here (they use both eggs & egg whites; I prefer the 6 whole eggs).: http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/egg-muffins-with-sausage-spinach-and-cheese/

~Lyssa

Lyssa, great ideas!!! Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much- I'll be trying all of these!

Here's some more meal prep ideas - not all breakfast, but they all look yummy!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolynkylstra/sunday-funday-meals?bffbfood&utm_term=4ldqphi#4ldqphi

Experiment a little with breakfast foods - and don't worry too much about skipping. There are some days when I just don't feel like eating so I'll bring a greek yogurt and eat that once I get hungry. Some days I'll just get a coffee at Starbucks and call that breakfast - I don't get them with skim milk so I'm getting a fair amount of protein, even though it is a bit of a sugar bomb. Macchiatos aren't too bad on calories, especially for a tall.

Try to decide over the weekend what you want to do for breakfast during the week - whether that's the same thing each day or something different is up to you. I usually do the same thing (or variations - like with the oatmeal) for both breakfast and lunch, then dinner varies each day.

There are dozens of websites full of recipes - pinterest is a great place to look, and if you know what kinds of foods you wanna eat, just start googling and you'll find something that strikes your fancy.

~Lyssa

Always eat breakfast. Never skip any meals in your day. What you had for breakfast is light & a good idea. Try Carnation Instant Breakfast or a protein shake. You can try juicing your fruits and veggies. It is very important that you eat breakfast because it gets your metabolism and blood sugar off to a great start.
Liquid ideas for breakfast are good for those who don't like heavy meals to start off the day with. There are soooo many smoothie and juicing blends on Pinterest or anywhere on Google.

I don't like breakfast either. I would prefer to just eat dinner and be done but find something small and light to kick-start your day. Even GoGurt... But it's important you put something in your belly

I usually have a greek yogurt of some yummy flavor, or a smoothie. I blend 2 cups various fruits, half a cup cucumber, 2 cups spinach and a cup of milk. Then I freeze portions in ice cube trays or muffin tins. Pull out a portion the night before and stick it in the fridge. Breakfast is ready when you get up:)

quinndeborde wrote: »

I know alot of people on here are saying that breakfast isn't necessary, but any health PROFESSIONAL I have ever talked to or heard talk says it is. It gets your metabolism going in the a.m. it also helped me lose 26 lbs. That being said, my favorites are:
Oatmeal, plain with toppings or flavored (I just use instant)
Eggs and toast with fruit
Toast with PB and fruit
Whole wheat or protein waffle with PB and fruit
Protein Shake


Hope this helps!

The calorie deficit helped you lose 26 pounds. Some people (like myself) find it easier to maintain a deficit if they eat breakfast. For other people, it doesn't matter as much and they lose weight without eating breakfast.

If your health care provider tells you to eat breakfast due to your personal situation, you should follow their advice. But there is no medical reason that EVERYONE should force themselves to eat breakfast if they don't want to and they feel good without it. There are many people here who have had great results with intermittent fasting, which is pretty much the opposite of what you are advising.

I usually just have coffee for breakfast, because I prefer to eat a lot from dinner til bedtime. There's no reason to force yourself to eat breakfast if you aren't hungry.

JKM0225 wrote: »

Always eat breakfast. Never skip any meals in your day. What you had for breakfast is light & a good idea. Try Carnation Instant Breakfast or a protein shake. You can try juicing your fruits and veggies. It is very important that you eat breakfast because it gets your metabolism and blood sugar off to a great start.
Liquid ideas for breakfast are good for those who don't like heavy meals to start off the day with. There are soooo many smoothie and juicing blends on Pinterest or anywhere on Google.

I don't like breakfast either. I would prefer to just eat dinner and be done but find something small and light to kick-start your day. Even GoGurt... But it's important you put something in your belly

No. Your metabolism is always going, you don't need to "start" it in the am. If you are not hungry, there is no need to eat breakfast (barring medical conditions like diabetes).

quinndeborde wrote: »

I know alot of people on here are saying that breakfast isn't necessary, but any health PROFESSIONAL I have ever talked to or heard talk says it is. It gets your metabolism going in the a.m. it also helped me lose 26 lbs. That being said, my favorites are:
Oatmeal, plain with toppings or flavored (I just use instant)
Eggs and toast with fruit
Toast with PB and fruit
Whole wheat or protein waffle with PB and fruit
Protein Shake


Hope this helps!

You don't need to get your metabolism started in the am. For every professional that says it is needed there is another that says it's not. It is a misconception that has been repeated for years with no scientific backing.