Skipping breakfast is a bad idea

Don’t Skip Breakfast If You Want To Lose Weight

Here’s a few reasons why:

1. When you wake up in the morning, you probably haven’t eaten anything for at least 10 hours.  If you continue to go without food at this point, your body will start to shift into “fat conserving mode” as if facing a food shortage.
2. If you don’t eat breakfast, by you’re much more likely to grab a quick “convenient” snack before lunch.  Many times these convenient snacks have more fat, sugar and calories than your breakfast would’ve had, and without the nutrients and fiber.
3. Even if you manage not to eat that midmorning donut after skipping breakfast, you still haven’t won.  Studies show that those who skip breakfast more than make up for any saved calories by eating more for lunch and dinner.

The best breakfasts feature a protein/carbohydrate (mostly complex carbs) combo. Starting your day with protein will provide lasting satiation, and the carbs will ensure you don’t reach for a donut at the office when your energy dips. Think two slices of whole-wheat toast and a hard boiled egg, cottage cheese and an apple, or a low sugar, high-fiber cereal and milk.

 So keep your metabolism revved by eating a reasonable breakfast.