What's for breakfast?!

I havent had time to cook lately for breakfast, so my standby is a Special K vanilla cereal bar, small banana, and a bottle of water. If I had a choice I would go for eggs or oatmeal!

oatmeal made with boiling water
Banana
Protein shake

This is around 6 - 6.30 as i usually workout or run in the morning.

then its something around 9/10 orange and some nuts usually

never really between 3 and 8 so have to force myself to eat

hope this is helpful

I am a total cold cereal addict, but I've switched from some less than stellar choices to spoon size shredded wheat. Top with fruit and nuts, and low fat (1%) milk. (My fave combos are banana and walnuts, frozen raspberries and almonds, and raisins and almond)

Nothing if you skip it daily like I do.

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Surely as a fitness trainer thats a bad example youre setting :-/

Nothing if you skip it daily like I do.

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Surely as a fitness trainer thats a bad example youre setting :-/

Absolutely not. Scientific evidence and Medical journals show NO evidence that eating breakfast increases metabolism nor makes that body any more efficient than when it takes in any other meal.
Realize that the "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" slogan was created by the cereal companies.
Look back at how our physiology was in the beginning. Being a hunter/gatherer, it was RARE for us to have "breakfast" first thing in the morning. It could be hours and hours before the first meal of the day. Industrial agriculture changed that.
Our physical bodies purpose hasn't changed in thousands of years. It knows how to store and how to utilize energy efficiently. The myth that breakfast speeds up metabolism and jumpstarts it has been ongoing for so long.
Now some HABITUALLY need breakfast, but to the body it doesn't distinguish meals. It digests every meal the same way.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Nothing if you skip it daily like I do.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Surely as a fitness trainer thats a bad example youre setting :-/

Absolutely not. Scientific evidence and Medical journals show NO evidence that eating breakfast increases metabolism nor makes that body any more efficient than when it takes in any other meal.
Realize that the "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" slogan was created by the cereal companies.
Look back at how our physiology was in the beginning. Being a hunter/gatherer, it was RARE for us to have "breakfast" first thing in the morning. It could be hours and hours before the first meal of the day. Industrial agriculture changed that.
Our physical bodies purpose hasn't changed in thousands of years. It knows how to store and how to utilize energy efficiently. The myth that breakfast speeds up metabolism and jumpstarts it has been ongoing for so long.
Now some HABITUALLY need breakfast, but to the body it doesn't distinguish meals. It digests every meal the same way.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Although there's conflicting information everywhere, I definitely believe there is some truth to your words. However, if you were hungry in the morning, would you eat? How long have you been doing this? And have you noticed any positive or negative changes?

Just curious... Thanks!

I put about 5 cups of greens (like Spring mix) into my Vitamix then add 2 T of hemp protein powder and 1 cup of frozen mixed berries and about 1 cup water and make a smoothie.

As a side note; adding hemp protein powder and ground flax seeds to salads and such help make me feel much more full throughout the day and they keep my blood sugar level steady.

I recently stopped adding ground flax to my smoothies and salads -- I didn't notice any difference in my hunger level or digestion. I was pretty disappointed, particularly after reading such great things about flax.

I put about 5 cups of greens (like Spring mix) into my Vitamix then add 2 T of hemp protein powder and 1 cup of frozen mixed berries and about 1 cup water and make a smoothie.

As a side note; adding hemp protein powder and ground flax seeds to salads and such help make me feel much more full throughout the day and they keep my blood sugar level steady.

I recently stopped adding ground flax to my smoothies and salads -- I didn't notice any difference in my hunger level or digestion. I was pretty disappointed, particularly after reading such great things about flax.

Wow, that just proves that we are all different. It works for me very well. Have you tried hemp protein powder? My trainer is the same as you regarding flax but the hemp powder works for her.

I put about 5 cups of greens (like Spring mix) into my Vitamix then add 2 T of hemp protein powder and 1 cup of frozen mixed berries and about 1 cup water and make a smoothie.

As a side note; adding hemp protein powder and ground flax seeds to salads and such help make me feel much more full throughout the day and they keep my blood sugar level steady.

I recently stopped adding ground flax to my smoothies and salads -- I didn't notice any difference in my hunger level or digestion. I was pretty disappointed, particularly after reading such great things about flax.

Wow, that just proves that we are all different. It works for me very well. Have you tried hemp protein powder? My trainer is the same as you regarding flax but the hemp powder works for her.

No, I haven't tried it. What made you try it in the first place?

Not sure if this is a ridiculous question or not, but here it goes: Would hemp protein powder alter the results of a drug test? (Need to take one for employment in the near future).

My trainer suggested it. I'm not sure about the drug test part. Hemp protein powder does not have any of the drug in it but I'm not sure what all drug tests screen for. I would definately call a local Labcorp or something like it and ask.

I had an egg white omelet with diced tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, onion, turkey breast, and mozzarella cheese. I topped it off with some pineapple salsa- yummy! (usually wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla)

Occasionally, I eat oatmeal/cream of wheat with a sliced banana and a pinch of cinnamon.

Yogurt, that's good too. My favorite thing to do is to put Kashi cereal in in to give it that added crunch.

I could go on and on...

However, sometimes I'm naughty and will eat the sausage, steak, or chicken biscuits leftover from work.

Went for my comfort brekkie this a.m.: Hot & spicy veggie sausage on whole wheat toast with simply fruit brand raspberry jam.

My new favorite breakfast (on the days I don't have eggs) is

Steel cut oats cooked in water topped with

drizzle of agave nectar
shredded coconut (unsweetened)
chopped mango

So yummy

That sounds SO good!

Plenty of studies show that eating breakfast is good for your health. It can help maintain weight loss and even reduce lead poisoning. But a 2011 report found that 31 million Americans still don’t eat in the morning.
Oz Garcia, celebrity nutritionist for stars like Hilary Swank and Naomi Campbell, never skips breakfast. His meal of choice: an omelet made with two organic egg whites, one egg yolk, spinach and tomatoes, with a half-cup of organic berries on the side. “This breakfast has a lot of protein and will help keep you feeling full throughout the day.



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oikios Fat free greek yogurt ( has lots of protein), 1/2 cup of frozen blueberry's and a banana