If I eat breakfast, I get hungry

The reason is it gets your metabolism revved up. The worst thing you can do is skip breakfast. Key to losing is keeping your metabolism going! Plan a snack between breakfast and lunch to help with it. Starving yourself or skipping meals wont help you lose weight...it does the opposite.

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And your proof?

None of us has concrete proof but this works for me.

And how exactly have you measured you metabolism increase before and after breakfast to make that conclusion?

I know that if I eat infrequently that my energy levels plummet and I'm a lot less likely to exercise, thereby burning fewer calories across the day.

The reason is it gets your metabolism revved up. The worst thing you can do is skip breakfast. Key to losing is keeping your metabolism going! Plan a snack between breakfast and lunch to help with it. Starving yourself or skipping meals wont help you lose weight...it does the opposite.

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And your proof?

None of us has concrete proof but this works for me.

And how exactly have you measured you metabolism increase before and after breakfast to make that conclusion?

I know that if I eat infrequently that my energy levels plummet and I'm a lot less likely to exercise, thereby burning fewer calories across the day.

This wasn't the question she asked.

The reason is it gets your metabolism revved up. The worst thing you can do is skip breakfast. Key to losing is keeping your metabolism going! Plan a snack between breakfast and lunch to help with it. Starving yourself or skipping meals wont help you lose weight...it does the opposite.

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And your proof?

None of us has concrete proof but this works for me.

That's my point, there IS concrete proof that you don't need to eat breakfast.

If it works for you...that's seriously wonderful. I mean that...but just because it works for you doesn't mean it's necessary. On top of that, you don't even know for sure why it works for you (most often it's hunger control, not everyone gets hungry if they eat breakfast...usually it's people with naturally higher metabolic rates to begin with). That's why quoting a post perpetuating the antiquated belief that your metabolism slows down if you don't eat constantly...is actually hurting more people than it's helping.

Only if you believe fasting is a better route, which I don't.

I eat breakfast because I'm raging *kitten* if I don't. Hungry or not later, lol!

That...is an excellent reason to eat breakfast lol. No one wants a hungry raging *kitten*!

No matter how pretty she is .

Awww, thanks Cris!!

You need to retrain your body, and you should NEVER be skipping breakfast. that is a mistake too many people make (that's just too simple to fix to even be making in the first place). Breakfast is THE most important meal of the day, and you're doing your body a real injustice by not eating breakfast every day!

I'm not a big morning eater, but I started eating something small (~300 cal) in the mornings before I workout. Just never really considered that I could workout without food.

So question for crisanderson2, since you seem to be the most knowledgable on this subject: Am I going to experience any negative side effects if I don't eat before I workout? I usually wake about 6:30am, and get to the track at 9:30am to run 5k before strength training for 30-45 minutes. I have to be super picky about my breakfast because I get cramps very easily, it would be super if I could just skip that step.

The problem with substantial amounts of cardio, is that it very heavily depletes the glycogen stored in your muscles, which DOES need to be maintained, or your body will end up eating its own lean mass instead of bodyfat. If it were me, I'd do my strength traiing in the AM (with a short, 5-10 minute moderate to high intensity cardio warmup), and any cardio in the evening after I'd taken the time to eat. Most people recommend heavy cardio on totally different days than strength training, partially for this reason.

You need to retrain your body, and you should NEVER be skipping breakfast. that is a mistake too many people make (that's just too simple to fix to even be making in the first place). Breakfast is THE most important meal of the day, and you're doing your body a real injustice by not eating breakfast every day!

Source? or is this just your n=1?

You're hungry because eating more often during the day raises your metabolism. That's why most diet plans have you eat more frequent but smaller meals. Just spread your calories out over 5 or 6 meals a day. Eat more protein and fiber as well to keep you gull longer.

I was exactly the same way when I started incorporating more protein and excerise into my plan. But it worked it self out. I also started the shakeology drinks as well, and they really help the cravings big time. I love them

The reason is it gets your metabolism revved up. The worst thing you can do is skip breakfast. Key to losing is keeping your metabolism going! Plan a snack between breakfast and lunch to help with it. Starving yourself or skipping meals wont help you lose weight...it does the opposite.

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I don't eat breakfast because I don't feel hungry. I am not starving myself and I am not skipping a meal because I still have 3 meals a day plus 3 snacks. There are no "time" police telling me that I "have" to do something. I do what makes me and my body happy.

The reason is it gets your metabolism revved up. The worst thing you can do is skip breakfast. Key to losing is keeping your metabolism going! Plan a snack between breakfast and lunch to help with it. Starving yourself or skipping meals wont help you lose weight...it does the opposite.

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And your proof?

None of us has concrete proof but this works for me.

That's my point, there IS concrete proof that you don't need to eat breakfast.

If it works for you...that's seriously wonderful. I mean that...but just because it works for you doesn't mean it's necessary. On top of that, you don't even know for sure why it works for you (most often it's hunger control, not everyone gets hungry if they eat breakfast...usually it's people with naturally higher metabolic rates to begin with). That's why quoting a post perpetuating the antiquated belief that your metabolism slows down if you don't eat constantly...is actually hurting more people than it's helping.

Only if you believe fasting is a better route, which I don't.

It has nothing to do with fasting. It has everything to do with the proven way in which our body works. Breakfast isn't necessary.

Period.

Getting your total, healthy caloric needs met, IS important. When that happens is a non issue.

It's like arguin that the earth, is indeed flat...even though you've never been to the edge of it...because you personally have never been around it.

The breakfast/meal frequency myth makes me want to punch someone in the face.
Seriously do people not read any of the replies. Or any scientific data for that matter.

Its like being told you will catch a cold walking outside with wet hair.

OP I love IF. You don't need breakfast. You need responders that know what they are talking about.

and this just isn't true.

Again...show me one, single solitary shred of proof of this.

I make a larger breakfast and I eat 1/2 for "breakfast and the other 1/2 for a snack ten lunch around noon.
So Ill make 2 egg whites with 1 cup broccoli and 1 serving cheese, 2 slices turkey bacon and some fruit. Ill eat the eggs now, 1 bacon and a touch of fruit with my coffee, then Im full and happy. About an hour later Ill eat the rest of the fruit and bacon, maybe a vitatop muffin or turn the fruit into a smoothie with protein powder.

Lunch I do lots of veggies, some protein and carbs. Then about 1-2 hours later a sweet snack and more coffee. It works for me. Or you can try just having 2 slices of turkey bacon with your coffee I used to do that when breakfast would make me sick to eat really early. The protein with my coffee kept me happy but not starved till lunch.

I started eating a no carb breakfast around 7 and I usually don't get hungry again until around 1230. I do eat a snack at 1030 though to keep my blood sugar on an even keel since I have hypoglycemia but it is usually just a cheese stick or a boiled egg. I eat low carb and since I started doing that I rarely get hungry. I only eat low carb because that is the diet my doctor put me on since my blood sugar was going down into the 50-60 range about an hour after I would eat those low fat high carb meals I thought would help me lose weight. Funny thing is that I eat less calories eating low carb that I ever did eating low fat. The only carbs I eat are veggies, berries and nuts. I feel so much better now and I rarely get hungry anymore. Yesterday, for example, I ate a pork loin caesar salad (left over pork loin from the night before makes an excellent lunch) around noon. Due to circumstances beyond my control I wasn't able to eat again until 9:00. Used to be I would get shakey and dizzy if I went that long without eating, but I only got a little hungry and I had a nice salad for dinner and went to bed satisfied.

I used to skip breakfast because I would be starving all morning, but since I started eating a no carb breakfast, I can make it through the morning without even a hunger pange. I do drink about 20 oz of water in the morning also.

The breakfast/meal frequency myth makes me want to punch someone in the face.
Seriously do people not read any of the replies. Or any scientific data for that matter.

Its like being told you will catch a cold walking outside with wet hair.

OP I love IF. You don't need breakfast. You need responders that know what they are talking about.

and this just isn't true.

Well then apparently you know something that 99% of this thread, MFP and all of science do not know.
Perhaps I should just burn my biochemistry degree and take your word for it.

I would like to see some scientific data that shows meal timing impacts metabolism.

Lol...you are seriously awesome.

But we both know it's easier to spout an uninformed opinion on the internet, and run...than to stick around and defend it when there is no defense.

A lot of people give opinions on here that are terrible! Here is info from a Dr. at the Mayo Clinic, also see the link. Who are you going to listen to? I personally NEVER skip breakfast. Just some "food for thought."

Question
Breakfast: How does it help weight control?
Why does eating a healthy breakfast help control weight?

Answer
from Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.
Here are some of the ways that regularly eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss:

Reduced hunger. Eating breakfast may reduce your hunger later in the day, which may make it easier to avoid overeating. When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix — such as vending machine candy or doughnuts at the office. In addition, the prolonged fasting that occurs when you skip breakfast can increase your body's insulin response, which in turn increases fat storage and weight gain. In fact, skipping breakfast actually increases your risk of obesity.
Healthy choices. Eating breakfast may get you on track to make healthy choices all day. When you eat breakfast, you tend to eat a healthier overall diet, one that is more nutritious and lower in fat. When you skip breakfast, you're more likely to skip fruits and vegetables the rest of the day, too.
More energy. Eating breakfast may give you energy, increasing your physical activity during the day. A healthy breakfast refuels your body and replenishes the glycogen stores that supply your muscles with immediate energy. Skipping breakfast is associated with decreased physical activity.So, if you skip breakfast — whether you're trying to save time or cut calories — you may want to reconsider, especially if you're trying to control your weight.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-and-nutrition/AN01119