Breakfast ideas for a person that doesnt eat breakfast.

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  • sthigpen1
    sthigpen1 Posts: 1
    I have the same issue in the morning. It's hard to get everyone ready and eat breakfast when you're not a morning person. I keep the individual pack of cheese crackers on hand. They are great for a person on the go. There is on average 200 calories for 6 crackers. I have also eaten peanut butter sandwiches for breakfast. Just because it is morning doesn't mean you have to eat typical breakfast food.
  • b00b0084
    b00b0084 Posts: 729 Member
    Doesn't it take more time to prepare and eat six meals?


    This is done the night before. Really I added this because breakfast does make me sick. But I really need to eat breakfast to boost my metabalism, and was looking for ideas. I wish I could just not eat it but really feel I need to for energy.

    But you don't. There have been many studies showing that it doesn't matter when you eat. Theoretically you could eat all your calories in one big meal. Skip breakfast if you want.

    I didnt know this. Thanks for the info
    There have also been studies done stating that you need to eat breakfast to set the pace for the day. And that after 4 hours of not eating your body goes into starvation mode and keeps you from losing weight. Eating small meals every 4 hours is a lot healthier than eating once or twice a day. Alisha when you lost all the weight two years ago you were eating at least 3x a day. You were losing the weight because you were eating smaller meals through the day.
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    i only eat breakfast because i've been told it starts ur metabolism up because i don't like eating breakfast

    Then you have been told wrongly. It does not boost your metabolism. It has no biological benefit. It may have some psychological effect in preventing cravings, or helping you make better choices later on.

    If you don't want breakfast, don't have any! You aren't missing out on some great fat burning secret.
  • alishastradtman
    alishastradtman Posts: 12
    Doesn't it take more time to prepare and eat six meals?


    This is done the night before. Really I added this because breakfast does make me sick. But I really need to eat breakfast to boost my metabalism, and was looking for ideas. I wish I could just not eat it but really feel I need to for energy.

    But you don't. There have been many studies showing that it doesn't matter when you eat. Theoretically you could eat all your calories in one big meal. Skip breakfast if you want.

    I didnt know this. Thanks for the info
    There have also been studies done stating that you need to eat breakfast to set the pace for the day. And that after 4 hours of not eating your body goes into starvation mode and keeps you from losing weight. Eating small meals every 4 hours is a lot healthier than eating once or twice a day. Alisha when you lost all the weight two years ago you were eating at least 3x a day. You were losing the weight because you were eating smaller meals through the day.

    Yeah I am going with what I know works for me which is the six meals. I really like the vanilla protein shake in my coffee. Great ideas everyone! Thank you!
  • revriggle
    revriggle Posts: 7
    I have a protein shake, banana, and some plain 1 minute instant oatmeal each morning. A boring breakfast but its fast and gets the job done.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member

    There have also been studies done stating that you need to eat breakfast to set the pace for the day. And that after 4 hours of not eating your body goes into starvation mode and keeps you from losing weight. Eating small meals every 4 hours is a lot healthier than eating once or twice a day. Alisha when you lost all the weight two years ago you were eating at least 3x a day. You were losing the weight because you were eating smaller meals through the day.

    stop with this nonsense,

    "There have also been studies done stating that you need to eat breakfast to set the pace for the day. And that after 4 hours of not eating your body goes into starvation mode and keeps you from losing weight. Eating small meals every 4 hours is a lot healthier than eating once or twice a day"

    please produce said studies of your above claims

    "Alisha when you lost all the weight two years ago you were eating at least 3x a day. You were losing the weight because you were eating smaller meals through the day."

    correlation =/= causation, she is losing weight because she is in a caloric deficit, not because she is eating smaller meals throughout the day
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    And that after 4 hours of not eating your body goes into starvation mode and keeps you from losing weight.

    It takes several days for your body to go into "starvation" mode, not several hours...
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    There have also been studies done stating that you need to eat breakfast to set the pace for the day. And that after 4 hours of not eating your body goes into starvation mode and keeps you from losing weight.

    Um, what??? So I have to set my alarm and wake up every 4 hours in the night to prevent starvation mode? No wonder I've been losing weight. I'm starving!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    This posts contains links to scientific peer reviewed articles supporting the "eat whenever you want" idea:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/380925-3-meals-a-day-versus-snacking-hypothesis
  • smpreston
    smpreston Posts: 262 Member
    I would go with a protein shake/smoothie or one of the health drink like Shakelogy. My typical smoothie is a cup of milk, a 1/4 cup each of cottage cheese and greek yogurt (fat free for both) , a scoop of whey, 1/2 cup of frozen berries and a banana. You could adjust the amount of the cottage cheese and yogurt or fruit to meet your calories.
  • gllewellyn
    gllewellyn Posts: 1
    Great shake for the morning.

    A2 low low fat milk 100ml
    purified water 200ml
    1 tablespoon of Flaxseed oil
    1 tablespoon phyllis husk
    1-2 tablespoons of mixed berries
    1 scoop protein power
    3-4 ice cubes

    I have this every morning and sometimes just as a snack..
  • KokomoJoe
    KokomoJoe Posts: 435
    Doesn't it take more time to prepare and eat six meals?

    Not if you do it right. I eat 6 times a day. apple and cashews, greek yogurt and fruit, a smoothie. I make a double dose of smoothies and freeze 1 for later. Cook up 8 hard boiled eggs and take two out. Grab a tablespoon of nut butter and 13 crackers. I package my leftovers in containers and freeze them, pull one out the night before and you got lunch.
  • wish21
    wish21 Posts: 602 Member
    I'd say grab a slice of ham and cheese on a wheat bread. I do this every morning now because I don't have time to feast on a bunch of stuff or I'll miss my bus. So I grab my sandwich and eat on the way. If you do have time though oatmeal is fantastic or healthy cereal.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    . But I really need to eat breakfast to boost my metabalism

    You can literally go a full day without food (potentially longer) with no adverse metabolic effects. Breakfast will not boost your metabolism.

    I wish I could just not eat it but really feel I need to for energy.

    This on the other hand, is a valid reason to want breakfast.
  • KayeRichards
    KayeRichards Posts: 19 Member
    Fruit! Already prepared by nature, nothing to do but eat it!
    But if you don't like having breakfast - don't, have something at mid morning, just make good healthy choices :o)
  • savannahgro
    savannahgro Posts: 113 Member
    I am absolutely in love with breakfast foods but I am no no way, shape or form in love with early mornings.
    So on my rush to work I eat a cliff bar (mm, pretzels and peanut butter!) or some type of protein bar and a coffee, which round out to about 245 calories. Then mid morning I do a serving of almonds (150)
  • LolasEpicJourney
    LolasEpicJourney Posts: 1,010 Member
    meal replacement shake? such as ensure or "instant breakfast" which is what my mother fed us when we refused to eat breakfast before school : ) not sure on caloric content or how "healthy" it is - but it works
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    I really like the vanilla protein shake in my coffee. Great ideas everyone! Thank you!

    I mix the shake up in the blender with milk, then add it to coffee like creamer. 2-3 cups of coffee doesn't take the whole shake so I just drink the rest.
  • AllisonMart
    AllisonMart Posts: 155 Member
    I tend to get sick too if I try to eat too early in the morning. I usually have a ThinkThin bar about 8:30am, they are very high in protein and not too sweet. The Crunch versions are not as high in protein but have a lot of nuts. And - gluten free for those Celiacs out there. Just one gets me to lunch easily. They're cheapest if you order through Amazon.
  • JaycrazyRose
    JaycrazyRose Posts: 104 Member
    I wake up at 4 am and I definitely do not feel like eating anything that early in the morning. What I usually do is once I get to work at 6am. I usually eat a 90 calorie Quaker granola bar as I am walking around and drinking my hot tea or my new kick from McDonald's Fat Free Peppermint Mocha.
  • broble
    broble Posts: 1
    Either a small bowl of oatmeal or maybe get a "magic bullet" blender and make a smoothie. You'll find the thing usefull for all tasks but put some fruit and orange juice together and magic...your breakfast.
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    I used to be that way as well. I would actually get nauseous if I tried to eat too early. I started by simply having a piece of fruit or a handful a nuts when I go up. Then mid-morning I'd have an egg or a protein shake. Since I take a water aerobics at 9am, most days I have a shake before and then eat breakfast (usually eggs) after. It's enough to get the metabolism going and I don't get sick. I also don't have a problem eating a non traditional breakfast. As the weather gets colder some days I'll have miso soup or I'll make savory grits with sauteed mushroom, onions and peppers.
  • sewedo1
    sewedo1 Posts: 200 Member
    Good-for-you lifestyle change to begin the day with breakfast. I was just reading in Prevention magazine today that those who do not eat breakfast are 4.5 times more likely to be obese! Several good ideas above. Even a glass of milk may be a good way to start your day until you adjust to more substancein the morning....and then have a healthy snack a couple hours later (whole wheat peanutbutter crackers).
  • alishastradtman
    alishastradtman Posts: 12
    Either a small bowl of oatmeal or maybe get a "magic bullet" blender and make a smoothie. You'll find the thing usefull for all tasks but put some fruit and orange juice together and magic...your breakfast.


    I love my magic bullet. I got it as a wedding gift. Its amazing!
  • alishastradtman
    alishastradtman Posts: 12
    Once again thanks guys for the advice and info. I am NOT a morning person at all. Maybe I should get up earlier, eat something for breakfast and go for a jog all before my hubby wakes up so that I'm not rushing around so much. I enjoy my sleep but its time for a change.
  • b00b0084
    b00b0084 Posts: 729 Member
    Once again thanks guys for the advice and info. I am NOT a morning person at all. Maybe I should get up earlier, eat something for breakfast and go for a jog all before my hubby wakes up so that I'm not rushing around so much. I enjoy my sleep but its time for a change.
    I wake up an hour to an hour and a half before Elijah. I miss my sleep, but I LOVE the peace and quiet in the morning to get ready for the day.
  • ange0628
    ange0628 Posts: 39 Member
    I really like the vanilla protein shake in my coffee. Great ideas everyone! Thank you!

    I mix the shake up in the blender with milk, then add it to coffee like creamer. 2-3 cups of coffee doesn't take the whole shake so I just drink the rest.



    GREAT idea, I will try this :)
  • fit4mom
    fit4mom Posts: 1,352 Member
    Kroger Active Lifestyle - Instant Oatmeal - Chai Apple (1/2 a packet)
    Calories 170
    Sodium 135 mg
    Total Fat 3 g
    Potassium 0 mg
    Saturated 1 g
    Total Carbs 29 g
    Polyunsaturated
    1 g Dietary Fiber 7 g
    Monounsaturated 1 g
    Sugars 4 g
    Trans 0 g Protein 8 g
    Cholesterol 0 mg
    Mixed with
    Fred Meyer Carbmaster - Blackberry Yogurt

    *Fred Meyer Carbmaster - Blackberry Yogurt

    Fred Meyer Carbmaster - Blackberry Yogurt

    Servings:

    Calories 60 Sodium 100 mg
    Total Fat 2 g Potassium 140 mg
    Saturated 1 g Total Carbs 4 g
    Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 0 g
    Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 3 g
    Trans 0 g Protein 8 g
    Cholesterol 10 mg
    I really had a craving for yogurt and granola and this was the best without going over on sugar. Carbmaster saved my yogurt loving butt!
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