Describe your "typical" breakfast (what do you eat before lunch)

[NY2TX]

Generally, I have a 2 oz. Egg Beaters omelet (28 cals) on either a Mission Carb Balance tortilla (80 cals) or a Thomas English Multi-grain wheat Muffin (100 cals). I add a half slice of Hormel Canadian Bacon (35 cals) or 2-3 slices of Turkey Pepperoni (5 cals/slice) and a 1/3-1/2 oz of 2% Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese (90 cals per ounce). Total = 162 to 180 calories.  Nothing between breakfast and lunch.

[FrenchieMama]

That breakfast sounds heavenly @nadasy!! I try and avoid all processed and get most of my food from a CSA farm! Yum for your breakfast and healthy eating style!

[rickpags53]

Ok,

Day 1. 6oz can of V8, poached egg, half english muffin with a "slide" of Philly creamed cheese, cup of Chai tea.

Day 2. 6oz can of V8, one Activia Yogurt, half english muffin with a "slide" of preserves, cup of Vanilla Almond tea.

Rest of the week, repeat Day 1 and 2.

No snacks till lunch, water or tea till lunch.

Small frame, 5 feet, 7 inches, 140-146 lbs.

That's it.

Rick

[Tohellwithit]

Thanks, this will help me with breakfast for the week.

Jerry Alexander

[EmersonFitbit]

Thanks, @rickpags53! I'm 5'7 looking to get from 167 to around 158 or so, so I'll be looking into that poached egg/chai tea combo- two things I haven't tried yet. Do you poch the eggs the day before, or morning of?

[rickpags53]

Hey Emerson, Jerry,

First off, I buy my V8 by the case, tiny cans.

I put them in the fridge to get them cold, then kick them with a little cracked pepper and a squeeze of lemon...ohhh...like a Bloddy Mary without the booze and starts my engine.

As far as poaching the egg, that morning, fresh.

Just look up poached egg on one of the food internet sites.

It might take you 3 or 4 times to get it like you want it.

Pop that puppy on a whole grain half english muffin and you're in heaven when the yolk breaks.

As far as Chai tea, mine has cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger. (Twinings)

It might take a few cups to get used to the strong taste but worth it.

Enjoy...hope this was of some help, and if so, pop a solution on this.

Thanks,

Rick

[VivisFitbit]

I've been trying to change my routine, so I thought that it would be a good idea to start with my break fast. (Changing my cup of coffee is not negotiable ). Now, I eat a good bowl of chopped fruit and granola. Sometimes, Yogurt on the top.   

[EvolutionXander]

I am lazy and short on time, I usually dump 2-3 scoops of protein into a shaker and dump anywhere from 1/4 - 1/2 cup of oats in. Shake, drink, chew. 

[ErickFitbit]

@EvolutionXanderThat sounds like my kind of breakfast! I always feel like i'm always rushing in the morning so this is super ideal for me! Never had a protein shake with oats before! Do you have a preference in flavor?

[Sweetipi]

I too love the V8 in the tiny cans. For breakfast I vary my routine. Sometimes I have oatmeal and other times some Raisin Bran and grapefruit and then sometimes I have a fried egg (with Pam) on two thin slices of plain toast. All of these help me to stay full until mid morning and then I usually eat a medium sized apple or some celery with a teaspoon of peanut butter on it along with some raw carrots. I loved reading what everyone else eats! It has given me some great ideas for more variations.

[KateinFL]

I just use old-fashioned oatmeal, it gets pulverized and you don't even know it's there. Sent from my iPhone

[Camuhkazi]

Since I work really early in the morning (start time of 3:45 am), I don't eat breakfast at home. I usually bring a cup of Quaker Oats instant oatmeal and one cup of Oiko's Triple Zero greek yogurt or Oiko's Chocolate on Top greek yogurt and I eat them within 2 hours of each other. That comes to about 240 to 310 calories.
When I don't work, I usually settle for 2 slices of Applegate Uncured Sunday Pork Bacon, a handfull of grape tomatoes and baby spinach with a pinch of oregano (2 minutes in the frying pan while the bacon finishes cooking), two slices of D'Italiano bread, and a cup of French Roast dark coffee with a couple tbsps of Amaretto coffee creamer. Comes to about 310 calories.

[EvolutionXander]

@ErickFitbit I use Extreme Milk Chocolate from ON and Quaker old fashioned oats sometimes bob's red mill oats.

If I am not feeling lazy or I have extra time I will use a coffee/nut grinder to turn the raw oats into fine particles to mix into the shake, sort of like the premade "oats & whey" blends on the market.

[ErickFitbit]

@EvolutionXanderWow! I never thought about grinding down the oats to mix them up! I will be making sure to give that a try and let you know what I think about it. Thank you for sharing your "most important meal of the day" recipe! 

[cc4jp]

I usually have a vegan protein shake and I like to add cashew milk or almond milk, 1/2 banana and some organic dehydrated peanunt butter. I also add some greens like kale or chard and then some chia or flax seed. Honestly I don't like breakfast so shakes are a lifesaver for me 🙂

[ErickFitbit]

@cc4jpI am the total opposite as I LOVE breakfast but can definitely appreciate your suggestion of shake! It sounds like a delicious, quick morning meal! Thanks for sharing! 

[jeagles]

I usually alternate between two options:

Option one: chobani plain greek yogurt, honey, banana, strawberries, blueberries (depending on price!), muesli and added fibre.

Option two: is the lazy egg on toast. Although, I've recently added smoked salmon on top with a small bowl of salad with balsamic vinegar. 🙂 

[VivisFitbit]

For the last days I been starting my day with a good bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and chopped apple and orange juice. It keeps me satisfied longer that my traditional sandwich and my cup of cake. 

[Yvetteb]

I eat oatmeal, unsweetened soy milk with frozen blueberries or any other berries and a bit of cinnamon.

Sometimes I ear an apple or pear instead of the berries.

[Nirave]

I have found it more beneficial to eat fruits as pre breakfast nick-knack... and an hour after that have my breeakfast. fruits on empty stomach helps absorb most of their nutrients...

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[FitSwiss13]

Usually after working out in the morning, and after having taken a nice shower, I make myself some oatmeal (or porridge) --- 2/3 or 1 cup with double the amount of water or milk, and then I add some blueberries, banana and chia seeds to the mix. Keeps me full and energised all the way till lunch. Anyone have any suggestions on what I could add to the oatmeal? Some more berries or seeds?