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How much do you eat for breakfast?

kkmarie11
kkmarie11 Posts: 114
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Just out of curiosity how much is a good amount to eat for breakfast? Around how many calories do you consume
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  • RF3377
    RF3377 Posts: 97
    I have weetabix every morning, 2 biscuits with semi skimmed milk...Just over 300cals
  • StarkLark
    StarkLark Posts: 476 Member
    250 cals almost every morning:

    Nature's Place - All Natural Oat Nut Bread, 1 slice 110
    Tomatoes - Red, ripe, raw, year round average, 2 slice, thin/small 5
    Heinz - Ketchup, 0.5 tbsp (17g) 10
    Hannaford - Egg Whites, 6 Tablespoon 50
    Butterball - Everyday Lower Sodium Turkey Bacon, 3 slice 75
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,251 Member
    300 if I don't have a green tea latte, 400 if I do. Mostly protein (and some fiber).

    Usually greek yogurt, peanut butter and chia seeds.
  • kkmarie11
    kkmarie11 Posts: 114
    okay good to know the other day i had an English muffin 1 tbsp peanut butter a couple strawberries and a protein shake it was 428 calories i was scared i would go over my limit but I didn't so I just wanted see how much everyone else ate too
  • ijiiii
    ijiiii Posts: 61
    At least 3 fried eggs, 2 cups of milk, 1 bowl of high fiber cereal and maybe 2 or 3 oatmeal cookies.

    So I usually run about 700-1000 calories every breakfast.
  • gaiareeves
    gaiareeves Posts: 292 Member
    I'm notoriously bad at eating breakfast... I often feel sick/not hungry at all most mornings.
    The most I usually manage is an apple or some natural yoghurt and grapes.
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    I used to just have a small breakfast, but that was leaving me with too many calories to eat junk later in the day. I aim for 300-400 now.
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    Usually 3 eggs and a flour tortilla...about 350 Cals.
  • losingthehealthyway
    losingthehealthyway Posts: 46
    Same as most people here. 300-400 calories. I'm thinking about eating more for breakfast though, since it tends to help me feel fuller for the rest of the day.
  • karibuni
    karibuni Posts: 12
    Fruit and a cob of maize
  • Curvy1taliana
    Curvy1taliana Posts: 371 Member
    2-3 eggs cooked in coconut oil, 1oz cheddar or pepperjack cheese, 100 cal guacamole pack or 1/2 small avocado & salsa
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Around 300 for me. 400 if I'm really hungry.
  • aspen_matthews
    aspen_matthews Posts: 94
    Around 300 calories, sometimes 250.
  • reggie2run
    reggie2run Posts: 477 Member
    Usually have around 400-500 calories for breakfast depending on what I eat. I change it up every morning.
  • wk9t
    wk9t Posts: 237 Member
    Normally 350-400 cals.
  • babycook
    babycook Posts: 172 Member
    Today it was 414 calories. I have steel cut oats and a protein source. Usually cheese.
  • now_or_never12
    now_or_never12 Posts: 849 Member
    For me it depends on the day.... anywhere between 100 and 800.
  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    Depends on how hungry I am.
    Some days nothing, because I'm not hungry.
    Some days a lot, especially during TOM, or after a very busy day when I couldn't eat all my exercise calories (especially hiking days).
  • magoonc
    magoonc Posts: 1
    I try and eat 300-350 calories for breakfast every day. You burn that off easily if you move around a bit-walk to work etc. Your brain will love you for it and it kicks off your metabolism.
    Try whole grain organic ceareal
    Greek yogurt with better' n peanut butter from Trader Joes
    Organic waffles topped with vanilla yogurt and your favorite berries

    Just a few suggestions. Good luck!
  • missikay1970
    missikay1970 Posts: 588 Member
    i was eating light but now eat around 500 cal for breakfast, mostly protein with some complex carbs. before i work-out.
  • scagneti
    scagneti Posts: 707 Member
    Nothing! First meal is at noon -- around 5 hours after I wake up.

    Much rather save my calories for the evening.
  • lesle1
    lesle1 Posts: 354 Member
    Oatmeal with milk when I get up, an orange with it if I'm not running right away. A Luna bar after running. A banana and a peanut butter sandwich an hour or so later. Then bring on lunch! : )
  • MeMyCatsandI
    MeMyCatsandI Posts: 704 Member
    Nothing! First meal is at noon -- around 5 hours after I wake up.

    Much rather save my calories for the evening.
    ^This
    But for me... noon (and therefore my first meal) is 7 hours after I wake up.
  • IokiOcto
    IokiOcto Posts: 123 Member
    I usually do 360 every weekday morning.
  • quie618
    quie618 Posts: 102 Member
    Either a fruit smoothie with banana, skim milk, protein powder and some other fresh or frozen fruit; a bowl of oatmeal sometimes with fruit and honey added or cranberries and almonds; or recently started making 2 eggs. Today I had eggs with avocado. Mmm!
  • shawn46106
    shawn46106 Posts: 41 Member
    my breakfast is usually one of my top 2 meals of the day calorie wise. i usually take in about 500 - 600 calories. sometimes 700. toss up between breakfast and lunch being #1 in calories. dinner i usually try to trail off with calories, and if at all possible keep it low carb.
  • lulu_1
    lulu_1 Posts: 100
    I eat breakfast and I eat around 0- 100 calories depending on what is at home. most days it is 0 cals.
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
    I've been having 2 eggs, grits, 4 slices of turkey bacon and a slice of sprouted grain bread with cream cheese and jelly for about 450 calories.
  • Mary831331
    Mary831331 Posts: 53 Member
    I am a WW member, so I don't actually go by calories. Weight Watchers goes by fat, fiber, carbs, and protein. I eat Fiber One cereal with skim milk every morning for breakfast and a banana. I always eat a light healthy snack mid morning and again mid afternoon. That way you won't be starving by dinner time.
  • lucylou9701
    lucylou9701 Posts: 194
    bumppppp
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