Breakfast...

TiffaniBarrett
TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
Right,

I know i'm going to get some people having a go at me here - but, I don't eat breakfast.

And the reason I don't eat breakfast is because I am plainly not hungry. Yes, it kick starts your metabolism, yes, its supposed to be the most important meal of the day - but I don't see the point in forcing food down my throat when I don't feel as if I need it.

I seem to eat at around 11am, and it's a cereal bar or McVities fruit bars or something similar - surely this isn't too bad?!

Tiffani x
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  • missfluffyuk
    missfluffyuk Posts: 245
    I eat "breakfast" very rarely. I tend to work at odd hours, and have trouble eating when I first wake up -- so if I start work at 5am, I don't want to have to get up at 3.30 just so that I can eat.
  • jfluchere
    jfluchere Posts: 346 Member
    Show your food diary...what do you eat at night?
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
    I've just put my food diary to 'public' - I go to the gym after work so I don't generally get home until half 7-8 at the earliest. So I don't particularly want loads. So last night, I had a 'light choices' meal and a couple of slices of weight watchers bread (so a 520cal meal) around 200cals for lunch - and then 150 for a elevensies snack)

    Im not hungry for much more, and if I do get hungry, i'll eat some fruit (which I don't log) or yesturday I had some light babybell cheese (so 100cal snacks)

    I know it seems low - but I am doing well and steady at losing weight so I'm kinda happy with it right now.

    Tiffani x
  • fitaliciag
    fitaliciag Posts: 373
    I don't eat in the morning either. But I do drink a shake.
  • TMcBooty
    TMcBooty Posts: 780 Member
    I've just put my food diary to 'public' - I go to the gym after work so I don't generally get home until half 7-8 at the earliest. So I don't particularly want loads. So last night, I had a 'light choices' meal and a couple of slices of weight watchers bread (so a 520cal meal) around 200cals for lunch - and then 150 for a elevensies snack)

    Im not hungry for much more, and if I do get hungry, i'll eat some fruit (which I don't log) or yesturday I had some light babybell cheese (so 100cal snacks)

    I know it seems low - but I am doing well and steady at losing weight so I'm kinda happy with it right now.

    Tiffani x

    I'm curious why you only log certain things you eat.. and not everything? Also, your calories left over seem to be high.. if it's working for you now that's cool (to you) but you may plateau..
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
    I'm curious why you only log certain things you eat.. and not everything? Also, your calories left over seem to be high.. if it's working for you now that's cool (to you) but you may plateau..

    I didn't log the satsuma I ate because I didn't think it was a big deal - the same if I ate an apple or a handful of grapes. Do I need to log the fruit that I eat?

    x
  • takehimaway
    takehimaway Posts: 499 Member
    I'm curious why you only log certain things you eat.. and not everything? Also, your calories left over seem to be high.. if it's working for you now that's cool (to you) but you may plateau..

    I didn't log the satsuma I ate because I didn't think it was a big deal - the same if I ate an apple or a handful of grapes. Do I need to log the fruit that I eat?

    x

    Yes, WW is WW. MFP is MFP. Two different programs. See my diary.
  • Jessica0982
    Jessica0982 Posts: 209 Member

    I didn't log the satsuma I ate because I didn't think it was a big deal - the same if I ate an apple or a handful of grapes. Do I need to log the fruit that I eat?

    x

    I personally log everything because it all adds up! Some here, some there. I even logged the 5 M&M's I ate at the movie theater this weekend. (Yes, 5) It's kind of amazing to see how many calories and sugar are in a certain food. A handful of grapes and of course an apple are both healthy snacks. But again, if it were me, I'd add it into the diary.

    If you're not really hungry in the mornings, why not make a protein shake? Or a smoothie? Add your fruits and some goodies into it and drink it.

    I never use to eat breakfast either. I'm not always hungry when I wake up. But if I don't eat now, then I'm hungry come 10 am. So I eat breakfast (3 hard boiled eggs) and sometimes a banana depending if I need more. I actually feel much better energy wise after eating breakfast...even as little as 3 eggs.

    But that's just me. :)
  • happyhiram
    happyhiram Posts: 89
    Yes. You absolutely should log the fruit and other assorted things you eat.

    Fruit has calories and nutrients that should be logged for the day. An apple generally ranges from 80-110 calories and probably has a decent amount of carbs.
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
    Yes, WW is WW. MFP is MFP. Two different programs. See my diary.

    I know weight watchers is weight watchers. But the bread I ate was weight watchers brand - so thats why I said WW

    x
  • TMcBooty
    TMcBooty Posts: 780 Member
    I log every single thing I eat. It adds up.. and right now it looks like you aren't eating enough.
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member

    I didn't log the satsuma I ate because I didn't think it was a big deal - the same if I ate an apple or a handful of grapes. Do I need to log the fruit that I eat?

    x

    I personally log everything because it all adds up! Some here, some there. I even logged the 5 M&M's I ate at the movie theater this weekend. (Yes, 5) It's kind of amazing to see how many calories and sugar are in a certain food. A handful of grapes and of course an apple are both healthy snacks. But again, if it were me, I'd add it into the diary.

    If you're not really hungry in the mornings, why not make a protein shake? Or a smoothie? Add your fruits and some goodies into it and drink it.

    I never use to eat breakfast either. I'm not always hungry when I wake up. But if I don't eat now, then I'm hungry come 10 am. So I eat breakfast (3 hard boiled eggs) and sometimes a banana depending if I need more. I actually feel much better energy wise after eating breakfast...even as little as 3 eggs.

    But that's just me. :)


    Maybe a shake/smoothie is a good idea!

    I shall give it a go. Just a bit worried that if I start eating, or even drinking earlier - then I'm going to get hungry for 'real' food quicker!

    xx
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
    I log every single thing I eat. It adds up.. and right now it looks like you aren't eating enough.

    I understand that is what it looks like - and believe me, i'd eat if I was hungry - but i'm really not :-S
  • AliAtIt4Life
    AliAtIt4Life Posts: 8 Member
    I don't like breakfast either just coffee but I trying these Carnation shake called Breakfast Essentials and there really good. I found them in the cereal isle. Remember to only surround yourself with positives people and try not to respond to negativity.Good Luck
  • HonkyTonks
    HonkyTonks Posts: 1,193 Member
    You don't need to eat breakfast. I don't think breakfast is the most important meal of the day. All that matters is your overall calorie intake, meal timings are not relevant. Don't feel guilty about not eating breakfast, eat when you are hungry, no need to waste calories on a meal you're not even interested in.

    And yes, agree with above posters, log everything!! It all adds up - and don't forget to net 1200 calories minimum, huge deficits will slow weight loss as you will lose lean muscle mass and your metabolism will slow :)
  • 4theking
    4theking Posts: 1,196 Member
    Breakfast doesn't kick start anything and the breakfast cereal companies love that the myth of breakfast being the most important meal of the day, is still going strong. Sounds like you are doing what works for you and that is what its all about.
  • homeport51
    homeport51 Posts: 198 Member
    From what I saw, you are eating enough. It doesn't matter when you get your calories in, just that you get at least 1200 a day for proper nutrition. Do log your fruit though. As previously stated, it does add to your calories count for the day. An apple and a handful of grapes is 150 or so extra calories that you aren't counting. You are exercising, so you have the calories to spare, but later on if you plateau, you will want to know why and that could be the reason.
    You are doing great! Congrats!
  • TamarNaomi
    TamarNaomi Posts: 15
    i never really eat breakfast either for the fact that i am not hungry until, like u said, around 11 a.m. i drink about 5 cups of coffee each morning though with sugar free creamer.
  • paladeac
    paladeac Posts: 81 Member
    Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Yum!
  • raiderrodney
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    I personally think within the first hour of being up you should eat something whether you want it or not. It's just the fact of keeping your metabolism going and is very important if you are wanting to drop weight. You've been sleeping for 6-8 hours or more and your system needs something to fire it back up. Grab a handful of almonds or eat that cereal bar a little early. Or even better drink a protein shake ;)
  • Ambrogio1
    Ambrogio1 Posts: 518 Member
    BREAK FAST!
    Your breaking your fast. I don't see BREAK7am in there. Do you.

    The only problem I see is in your eating window your not eating enough. Plan for your meals and consume more nutrients.

    I work out fast everyday. But I am sos o so so weak. Well accept for this morning I benched close to double my body weight. I wonder how I did that?? I didn't eat for 13 hours. UGH. ok that was sarcastic
  • Ambrogio1
    Ambrogio1 Posts: 518 Member
    I personally think within the first hour of being up you should eat something whether you want it or not. It's just the fact of keeping your metabolism going and is very important if you are wanting to drop weight. You've been sleeping for 6-8 hours or more and your system needs something to fire it back up. Grab a handful of almonds or eat that cereal bar a little early. Or even better drink a protein shake ;)

    Yo Raider. Thats incorrect. However I thought that for a very very long time. I started weightlifting at about 13. I stoked that meto for a long time!!!!! The moment I found out that it wasn't true I felt so much tension realized from my eating rituals. If I over ate at a meal I would get down. If I missed the 2-3.5 hour window I would get down. Wow a Waste of time. lost 20% BF this yr minimum and haven't had breakfast since MAY
  • Slove009
    Slove009 Posts: 364 Member
    If you are not hungry, don't eat. It's as simple as that! I usually get by until lunch time with a cup of coffee, but lately have been eating a light breakfast (under 200 cal) and honestly it doesn't tide me over much more than the coffee would

    As long as you're eating the calories you're needing to during the day, I say skip it! Everyone's body has different metabolism and treats calories different. If it's working then don't sweat it. It's if you're not getting anywhere and skipping breakfast that I would start thinking about a change. :)
  • raiderrodney
    raiderrodney Posts: 617 Member
    I personally think within the first hour of being up you should eat something whether you want it or not. It's just the fact of keeping your metabolism going and is very important if you are wanting to drop weight. You've been sleeping for 6-8 hours or more and your system needs something to fire it back up. Grab a handful of almonds or eat that cereal bar a little early. Or even better drink a protein shake ;)

    Yo Raider. Thats incorrect. However I thought that for a very very long time. I started weightlifting at about 13. I stoked that meto for a long time!!!!! The moment I found out that it wasn't true I felt so much tension realized from my eating rituals. If I over ate at a meal I would get down. If I missed the 2-3.5 hour window I would get down. Wow a Waste of time. lost 20% BF this yr minimum and haven't had breakfast since MAY

    Interesting...I too started trying to follow this when I started lifting weights years ago. I still will throw down a few nuts or a quick snack when I can inbetween meals whether I'm hungry or not. Thanks for the tip and I do see several agreeing with this now that I've researched a bit ;)
  • maryjay51
    maryjay51 Posts: 742
    i never was a breakfast person. since last year when i started with a trainer they stressed the importance to eat that meal. i did research on it too and it seemed to me i should figure out a way to eat breakfast. i figured it this way-- i was fat and needed to lose weight and my way wasnt working so i gave it a try. i do it faithfully now . i feel way better. ive lost a ton of weight and my body now looks forward to it too . its a nice way to fuel up in the morning and its healthy. some days i do force myself to eat something but knowing how important it is i do it. you dont necessarily have to have a tradtional breakfast .. there are times i eat a sandwich or a piece of chicken and sometimes a protein shake. i usually have plain oatmeal and and egg white omelet with no cheese now because its habit
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    To me breakfast is just a waste of calories. It doesnt help weight loss from a biological standpoint, it doesnt kickstart metabolism, etc. All it may do it help you to make better choices later on.
  • Ambrogio1
    Ambrogio1 Posts: 518 Member
    I love the "people who skip breakfast are obese"
    No ppl who skip breakfast are bad planners and grab a donut and chocolate milk at 10:30

    If you plan your meals and calories you can eat all day long or eat once a day. Whatever floats your boat
  • warmachinejt
    warmachinejt Posts: 2,162 Member
    you eat too much before bed
  • learningtolove
    learningtolove Posts: 288 Member
    the book skinny ***** says don't eat till your hungry. If your body isn't sending out hunger signals first thing in the morning its because its not done its work ( all the healing and repairing and digesting your body does at night)
  • drivermarshy
    drivermarshy Posts: 134
    i work nights and find i have 2 breakfasts lol.... one carby to get me thru the shift and one in the morning before bed high in protein :)
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