I've been skipping breakfast lately, and it feels right for me. I will have coffee in the morning, then usually a big chicken salad for lunch. And then dinner is at home with the family.
I feel bad though, like I'm shirking in my duties by not eating the "most important meal of the day" (according to Super Grover). Anyone else skip breakfast on a regular basis?
nectarine / 2272 posts
I've been reading a lot lately that it doesn't matter when you eat as long as you hit your calories and macros (if that's your thing). For me, it would be hard to meet my goals in two meals.
pomelo / 5524 posts
I've actually been to a seminar where a registered dietitian and nutritionist explained how this affects our blood sugar, mood, and ability to focus, and it made a ton of sense.
Essentially, if you don't eat something every 2-3 hours (even if it's a small snack), your blood sugar drops to where you're not functioning at your best. Then when you do eat something, you usually overindulge, which sends your blood sugar skyrocketing, and makes you feel sleepy and bloated.
Her suggestion was eating a protein filled breakfast, a snack about 2-3 hours later, then lunch at your normal time, a snack 2-3 hours later, and a dinner. One large meal cannot last you throughout the day, because anything in your blood sugar takes a maximum of 3-3.5 hours to break down. If it's not going towards muscle, it turns into fat.
It was an incredibly fascinating seminar!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@hotchildinthecity: This.
People who do Intermittent Fasting skip meals. You can't argue it doesn't work for these people! But they are combining it with a specific exercise plan, too.
James Clear does it: http://jamesclear.com/the-beginners-guide-to-intermittent-fasting
Lean Gains is a huge proponent of it: http://www.leangains.com/2010/04/leangains-guide.html
Precision Nutrition (one of my personal go-tos) discusses it in depth: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/intermittent-fasting
Nerd Fitness also has a fun/easy to read article on it: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/08/06/a-beginners-guide-to-intermittent-fasting/
I get sick without breakfast, so....it's a must for me. But it obviously works for a lot of people, provided they aren't using it to just cut calories (and therefore going below recommendations) and are eating properly otherwise.
wonderful clementine / 24134 posts
I'm debating about skipping dinner. I have more time during the day to eat and by the time I get home with the kids and run around I don't even enjoy my food. And I don't want to wait to eat when they go to bed at 8.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
I need all my meals and snacks so I could never skip breakfast!
My DH never used to be a breakfast person until we started dating. Even he admits he has so much more energy to get through the day when he has breakfast.
It doesn't have to be a full eggs, hash toast kinda breakfast. You can simply do a protein packed smoothie as well!
pear / 1770 posts
I don't eat breakfast. I have a cup of coffee around 8am and then eat lunch around 1pm. I eat a pretty big dinner between 6-7pm. I've lost 100 pounds over the past few years, and I think "intermittent fasting" has helped.
squash / 13208 posts
@blackbird: ah so interesting!! I cant imagine fasting for 24 hrs but I also kind of want to try it!
Have you ever tried it?
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@Mamaof2: Nope, it probably wouldn't work for me! i get really nauseous and sick when my blood sugar isn't stable (most of my family is diabetic or hypoglycemic, and I probably have a touch of the latter--I've seen nutritionists for years trying to figure out what meal plans keep me from having those highs and lows), so I've never really been able to go long periods of time without some food (and a very specific balance, too. I can't just snack on, say, an apple, or i feel shitty 30 min later). Plus, eating a huge meal makes me feel kinda shitty, like i want to throw up, so it's sort of lose-lose for me.
pomelo / 5524 posts
@blackbird: Your eating habits (and what follows afterwards) sounds exactly like mine and how I feel afterwards. I think that's why I found the seminar I went to so interesting.
grapefruit / 4903 posts
No, I feel better and my weight is lower and more stable when I eat regularly throughout the day. I eat on the same schedule as my kiddos - 3 meals, a morning and afternoon snack, and no evening munchies.
pomegranate / 3729 posts
I can't skip breakfast. Even if I eat less than usual (like just a bowl of cereal), I feel lightheaded by the time I can eat again. I typically bring a greek yogurt, some granola and some chia seeds to work. It keeps me full, and gives me enough energy until lunch 
Plus, it takes almost no time to pull together.
grapefruit / 4089 posts
I never eat breakfast! The earliest I'll eat anything is around 11am. I have no appetite earlier than that, so I just have coffee and then eat a good lunch.
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts
I don't have an appetite before 10! But now that my husband is all obsessed with watching our macros (I really don't understand what it all means just yet) I force myself to eat breakfast. I always incorporate protein and I try to include some carbs and limit my carbs for the rest of the day. It must be working because I've been tracking for 4 days and have lost 4 pounds...!
clementine / 770 posts
I need to eat fairly quickly after waking up. I can skip supper much easier than I could breakfast.
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@2PeasinaPod: It's nice to have an explanation for it, right?! My parents were always meal skippers and I just CAN'T do it without some major repercussions. But what I do works for me, so....i'm gonna keep rolling with it
@mrs. wagon: nice job!!!!
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts
@blackbird: my life is now eggs, chicken breast, shrimp, and broccoli (apparently it's IMPOSSIBLE to get the amount of potassium you need and bananas have too much sugar). I want cheez-its soooo bad
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@mrs. wagon: What about plain coconut water? VERY high in potassium? Personally, I freaking hate bananas. But i need potassium to keep from getting muscle cramps when I work out. If you get bored, I might have some food tricks to help you out I get tired of the same foods over and over
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
I used to never eat breakfast, but got into a good habit the first pregnancy! Ever since, I can't go without something for breakfast! Usually means a lighter lunch and dinner
wonderful kiwi / 23653 posts
DH has been skipping bfast lately too and just having coffee, he said he's not hungry! Even before pregnancy/nursing, I am always starving in the morning so I have to eat!
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
Pre pregnancy I never ate breakfast. I just didn't feel hungry until 10. Now I eat a little something in the morning. It's usually a small bowl or cereal of a piece of fruit. I eat a pretty big lunch.
pomelo / 5524 posts
@blackbird: My mom was and still is a serious meal skipper and she's diabetic. She's a time bomb just waiting to explode! I get hangry if I don't stay on my schedule 
pineapple / 12053 posts
I have to eat almost first thing in the morning. I cannot skip breakfast or I would be a beast.
hostess / papaya / 10540 posts
I used to, but since I'm BFing I make sure to eat something. Plus, now that my body is used to getting breakfast I feel sick if I don't eat and I noticed I'm overall more hungry the rest of the day.
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