Forget skipping breakfast. You know without me reminding you that all weight control diets and fitness programs stress that you must have breakfast. They preach this because its true. Very simple. You have fasted all night as you slept. How the hell is your poor body going to drag you around for the day if you don't refuel when you wake up? And you have to refuel with high energy food to be able to function at maximum capacity. A cup of coffee and a cigarette is not a recognised hot breakfast option (and it makes your breath stink) - forget it.
There is no excuse for not eating in the morning. Don't be lazy. Get yourself organised and get some decent food into you every day and you will feel great. You will feel alert as your brain kicks into gear. You will feel resilient and strong and ready to (gasp) exercise as well as work and play.
Forget breakfast on the run. Do yourself the best possible favour and don't eat in the car or when you get to the office (do you really want to scream "I am a disorganised loser" to your co-workers?) Don't eat some well marketed takeaway from a giant fast food chain or a greasy bacon and egg concoction from the local service station. Apart from the risks of drips onto your clothing, you are just shovelling fatty, sugary, salty calories into your body and building up your already overful stodge deposits. You are worth much more than that.
Work out a high energy breakfast that is quick to put together and that you can learn to like or even love. You may choose to prepare it the night before to give you more flexibility during your morning rush.
Here are some breakfast suggestions that work for a weight control diet.
Muslei with low fat yoghurt. Not toasted muslei (fat, remember), but oats, dried fruits and nuts which you may need to moisten in a little water(not fruit juice) the night before. You only need about 1/3 cup of muslei plus the yoghurt, but it will make you feel full and give you stacks of energy.
Banana smoothie or protein shake. Use skim milk to mix with either a banana, a spoonful of wheatgerm and a splash of honey or a commercially available protein shake. The frothy milk will fill your stomach and the fruit or protein mix will take care of the energy levels you need to attain.
Wholemeal (wholewheat) toast with baked beans (fibre plus) or a decent breakfast spread. Take 2 pieces. Try without butter if you can manage it. This will be enough to fill your stomach and have you avoid an inappropriate treat mid morning when your neglected guts are groaning like a halloween ghost from lack of breakfast sustainance.
A weekend treat. On the weekend, make breakfast last a bit longer and have a bit of a treat, according to your taste. Boiled or poached eggs with a little ham or salmon and toast or a croissant with a little jam would do no harm.(ditch the butter and stick to just one croissant) Or go for a couple of slices of fruit toast.
You can't live every day of the week on muslei or protein shakes; the boredom would send you mad. But you can make a pact with yourself to eat a good breakfast every day with a weekend treat.
The breakfast you choose must give you the energy to start every day with enthusiasm and commitment.
Try it, get into the habit. You will never regret it.
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