Help with breakfast!

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FitGlowNow
FitGlowNow Posts: 8 Member
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Hello MFP friends!
I work the grave yard shift and I struggle with eating breakfast. I need a few easy healthy choices that aren't going to hurt ( I don't know what else word to use) me because I usually sleep a few hours after I get off work. They say not to eat right before bed but sometimes it's unavoidable. So anyone who has some advice on what I could do for breakfast please let me know Thanks in advance :smile:

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  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
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    It's fine to eat before bed, calories are calories no matter what time of day. Make an egg casserole or 'muffins' for easy warms ups, or hardboiled eggs. I like to also make a batch of whole grain waffles for easy warm up, I eat them with peanut butter, filling and low sugar. My easy breakfasts also are cottage cheese, nuts, greek yogurt, fruit, whole grain toast with hummus or peanut or nut butter.
  • pamfgil
    pamfgil Posts: 449 Member
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    I make a veggies slice for breakfast, one batch makes four servings and you can adjust recipe to suit yourself, shredded veggies which you can use a food processor to do, or you can grate them, I use 600grams, six eggs, 60 grams of quick oats, or breadcrumbs, or flour, plus 60 g cheese, which you can sprinkle on top, or mix in, plus seasoning to suit, you can use stock powder, herbs, salt etc. Mix ingredients together and bake 180Celsius for 45 min
  • TheCupcakeCounter
    TheCupcakeCounter Posts: 606 Member
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    Scrambled eggs with veggies - lots of protein to keep you full and the calories are minimal
  • lron69
    lron69 Posts: 8 Member
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    2 hardboiled eggs and half an avocado keep me full until a late lunch. Very easy prep!
  • cnavarro002
    cnavarro002 Posts: 235 Member
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    Grab yourself a couple of Dannon Light & Fit Greek yogurt. They are tasty, 80 calories a serving and have lots of protein.
  • brisingr86
    brisingr86 Posts: 1,789 Member
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    Are you hungry for breakfast? You can also take a look if intermittent fasting might fit your schedule (Group has good info if you want to learn about it: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/49-intermittent-fasting). It's not for everyone, but just to think about. If you're hungry and want to eat breakfast, then looks like some really good suggestions above with eggs/egg bake you can heat up/greek yogurt (I like Fage better than Dannon, but is more calories [120-140 for standard packs]). I like the nature valley protein granola bars sometimes too. Good luck finding what works for you.
  • jimk92
    jimk92 Posts: 2 Member
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    If you try to eat around 6-10 egg whites along with a greek yogurt that is optimal before bed. The greek yogurt acts as casein which is a slow releasing protein which will keep your body from breaking down muscle and causing you to wake up extremely hungry. The egg whites have 0 carbs but are packed with protein. I've been doing this combo for some time now and I think it is of great benefit. good luck!
  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
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    I like mini quiches and they freeze really well:

    Add together:

    5 egg whites
    4 whole eggs
    8oz turkey kielbasa, chopped
    3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
    1 green pepper, chopped
    3/4 cup 2% cheddar cheese
    1/4 cup AP flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt

    Stir well.

    Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with Pam and divide egg mixture evenly. Bake at 350 for 30 mins.

    I usually eat three, which is approximately 267 calories. To reheat in the microwave, nuke for 1:15-1:30.
  • cheechie0709
    cheechie0709 Posts: 8 Member
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    I actually eat my "dinner" like meals in the morning. I also try to eat most of my carbs earlier in the day. Nothing like having leftovers in the morning. So good lol. For dinner time I usually have meals more in the form of snacks. If we go out to dinner, I usually just grab the healthiest option, and if I want to eat what I want, I'll go with it but just eat less of it.
  • Just_Kisha
    Just_Kisha Posts: 189 Member
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  • MrsLili
    MrsLili Posts: 4 Member
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    I wasn't a regular breakfast eater either. Now my daily grab-and-go is a Premier Protein shake and a cup of Fiber One cereal.

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