Best breakfast to stop hunger till lunch?

FerryfieldLad
FerryfieldLad Posts: 185 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hey all,

Currently I am having two slices of wholemeal bread with butter for breakfast but my hunger pangs kick in around 11am. The only access I have at work to a quick snack is a vending machine full of temptation so I would rather avoid that!

What do you guys recommend to keep the hunger away till after 12pm?
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  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    A much bigger breakfast...I have yogurt and protein every morning along with 2 or 3 other things thrown in there...I have that around 7am and it normally lasts me until 11/12 o`clock..
  • ShwetaK2130
    ShwetaK2130 Posts: 75 Member
    I too get hungry by the time I reach work.. I have a glass full of milk and eggs (in various ways) or fruits to keep me going till lunch.
    I usually eat twice in morning.. One at 7 and the next at 10 ..
    Hope this helps .. ^-^ :smile:
  • TwinMumCork
    TwinMumCork Posts: 125 Member
    The usual porridge and fruit is a great stay for me or something with protein would be great, would you be able to fry an egg to go along with the toast.

    On the snack front you will have to be organised and bring some if you want to succeed. Its the best piece of advice I can give, bring a bag of apples and a packet of nuts with you at the beginning of the week and use those as an 11a.m. snack. It pays to be organised otherwise that vending machine will win everytime. I know believe me.
  • cajmanthei
    cajmanthei Posts: 51 Member
    Getting more protein in might be helpful. How about some eggs and just one piece of bread.
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
    Well no wonder! There's no protein...

    On days I have time, I have oatmeal with fruit, soy milk, PB, and on dash out days, it's Greek yoghurt with nuts & some protein cereal
  • alp1990
    alp1990 Posts: 56
    scrambled egg on toast :)
  • farahsaleem
    farahsaleem Posts: 47 Member
    3 slices of wholemeal bread with an egg keep away my hunger till 2 pm ...
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    I have a bowl of Cream of Wheat (sometimes it is Malt O Meal and sometimes Cocoa Wheats -- I don't add sugar to any of them and no, I don't eat oatmeal.. it makes me gag) and then I have some cottage cheese with fruit. I eat around 6:30am and can easily make it until 11:30 or noon before I want to eat again.
  • gipperakh
    gipperakh Posts: 102 Member
    yep, a more filling breakfast, how about peanut butter instead of regular butter on that bread and a glass of skim milk to go with it? Add some fruit, bring a granola bar, or my favorite 100 calorie snack, Special K Fruit Crisps, to hold you over after breakfast/before lunch.
  • lambertj
    lambertj Posts: 675 Member
    Eggs, can even be made the night before and heated in the microwave. A small bag of nuts as snack. I scramble one or two whole eggs and 4-5 egg whites, top it with salsa for some zing at 6:00 a.m., keeps me satisfied for about 4 hours, then 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds (you can have almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, etc)
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    My favorite breakfasts are either a whole wheat low fat Eggo waffle with peanut butter or a Dunkin Donuts bacon egg and cheese wrap. This provides protein which lasts longer than just carbs. Sometimes I eat a boiled egg and grits. I also eat a snack at 10am, a small piece of fruit or a raw veggie. Yesterday was cantaloupe. Day before was raw cucumbers. That carries me over until lunch and I usually eat around 12 or 1230. My husband eats grapes and cashews for a snack. don't let yourself get too hungry or you will find yourself in front of the vending machines.
  • FerryfieldLad
    FerryfieldLad Posts: 185 Member
    Thank you - lots of great advice.

    I thought I was being clever just having a small breakfast - but I guess the problem lies there. I think tomorrow I will try a bit of egg on one slice of toast and see how I go. Will also throw in a little milk too!

    I will bring in a few apples, bananas etc and leave them in my desk drawer for elevenses!

    Thanks guys!
  • gipperakh
    gipperakh Posts: 102 Member
    oh, and don't forget to gulp that water!!
  • ickybella
    ickybella Posts: 1,438 Member
    I am always hungry before lunch. One thing that keeps me full, though, is overnight oats (pretty much muesli) soaked in milk or almond milk and a little juice from an orange or lemon. I don't really do it too often because it requires mixing the night before, but the one that kept me fullest the longest was 50 g oats soaked in milk and juice from half an orange, then the next morning, just before I ate it, I stirred in 1/2 a scoop (15 g) protein powder. Otherwise, you could do a similar thing with hot porridge. If you're just having toast, you might need a little more protein. How about two slices of toast, one with egg and one with peanut butter or butter and jam or something. Also, I don't know what your dietary preferences are but I used to eat a lot of smoked salmon and scrambled egg on toast for breakfast. That's pretty filling. Feel free to check out my diary for ideas. I love breakfast.
  • FerryfieldLad
    FerryfieldLad Posts: 185 Member
    oh, and don't forget to gulp that water!!

    Oh I am drinking a lot of water - and the regular walk to the loo is adding to my exercise. :tongue:
  • naturlkish910
    naturlkish910 Posts: 2
    I have steel cut oats using almond milk and agauve to sweeten it. Pretty good and it holds me (=
  • bisland
    bisland Posts: 245 Member
    I avoid the vending machine by having a bag of nuts in my drawer at work. When I get that mid morning or late afternoon hunger a small handfull holds me over and saves me money. If you have an office fridge a cheese stick would do the same.
  • ChrisGoldn
    ChrisGoldn Posts: 473 Member
    You can try this...


    1/2 cup of Oatmeal
    1 Tbsp of Peanutbutter
    1 scoop of Protein Powder
    1 Bananna
    Depending on the protein powder its Roughly about

    455 Cals
    60 Carbs
    35 Protein
    20 Sugar

    This i have at 6-630 am

    Then im off to the Gym shortly after ( i like to workout in the morning)

    mix everything together and microwave for 45sec and voila ready to eat.


    I have this EVERY MORNING
    LOL


    Enjoy
  • FerryfieldLad
    FerryfieldLad Posts: 185 Member
    You can try this...


    1/2 cup of Oatmeal
    1 Tbsp of Peanutbutter
    1 scoop of Protein Powder
    1 Bananna
    Depending on the protein powder its Roughly about

    455 Cals
    60 Carbs
    35 Protein
    20 Sugar

    This i have at 6-630 am

    Then im off to the Gym shortly after ( i like to workout in the morning)

    mix everything together and microwave for 45sec and voila ready to eat.


    I have this EVERY MORNING
    LOL


    Enjoy

    Thanks - will give this a try!
  • wedjul05
    wedjul05 Posts: 472
    Bowl of porridge with blueberries/banana then a hard boiled egg with a cup of herbal nettle/fennel tea. Really filling and lasts til 12 o'clocl.
  • christy_frank
    christy_frank Posts: 680 Member
    Eggs.

    You need protein. Not carbs!
  • dowehall
    dowehall Posts: 2
    Take some string cheese with you for a snack before lunch. Also if you ate an egg with the toast you would get some valuable protein.
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    No matter how big a breakfast I have, I am hungry way before lunch. (cuz breakfast is at 6, my lunch break is usually 2pm.) So I pack a healthy snack. I just can't go go go for almost 8 hours with nothing between breakie and lunch.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Hey all,

    Currently I am having two slices of wholemeal bread with butter for breakfast but my hunger pangs kick in around 11am. The only access I have at work to a quick snack is a vending machine full of temptation so I would rather avoid that!

    What do you guys recommend to keep the hunger away till after 12pm?


    What you are consuming is not a balanced breakfast at all... that is actually more like a snack.

    You need a hefty dose of protein, a healthy fat, you can find ways to incorporate vegetables and fruits...

    I often will make a two-egg omelet with freshly roasted vegetables (I roast up about 25# at at time weekly), Ill throw in some chicken or ham, a serving of cheese and VOILA - a balanced breakfast.

    I often when making dinner will make an additional serving's worth and have that for breakfast the next day...
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    Some sort of protein and a handfull of nuts ......most days I have between 100 and 120g of protein (steak, chicken, eggs) and 15 almonds.....

    I cook extra protein the night before, and then have extra to take to work for breakfast....

    Keeps me nice and satiated till lunch time.....

    As a rule I have protein at every meal - really helps with not getting hunger pangs at any time...
  • angelrock
    angelrock Posts: 20 Member
    Quaker porridge oats are filling,35g oats and I have them with 2g flaxseed, 10g raisins, 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon they are really filling and the health benefits are enourmous!

    Nuts and raisins are always good food to snack on if you are still feeling hungry.
  • bjtrn2003
    bjtrn2003 Posts: 2 Member
    Shakeology! I have a shake at around 6AM and have no problems throughout the rest of the day. I never have that insane hunger I used to get in the mornings after I workout, and my energy is right for the rest of the day too. I eat two medium meals at work and a decent supper and never feel like I'm going to clean out the fridge. Stuff's expensive but it's great!
  • LifeChangingExp
    LifeChangingExp Posts: 454 Member
    Hey all,

    Currently I am having two slices of wholemeal bread with butter for breakfast but my hunger pangs kick in around 11am. The only access I have at work to a quick snack is a vending machine full of temptation so I would rather avoid that!

    What do you guys recommend to keep the hunger away till after 12pm?


    yes have a huge breakfast.. normal lunch, lighter dinner

    Huge as in all the veggies u can think of lol.. 1 whole egg, 5 egg white, whole wheat toast etcc.. theres soo many optionss. When making meals, always try to incorporate fibrous veggies.... Hunger pang disappear .
  • ReinventingLisa
    ReinventingLisa Posts: 104 Member
    This will keep me full for a while:

    2 -3 eggs scrambled
    1 serving cottage cheese
    2 high fiber toast with butter

    Higher in calories, but it does keep me full for hours! Lunches for me are a little less calories so just as long as I have a big breakfast, I'm usually pretty good.
  • witcheekimmie
    witcheekimmie Posts: 30 Member
    The key is snacks. I can not eat a huge breakfast before I go to work. So I keep snacks at my desk. I eat 5 times a day. 6am Breakfast, 9am snack, 12 lunch, 2pm snack, 5pm dinner. I do not get the OMG I gotta eat feeling.

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