Breakfast

So, I'm going to list some breakfast options I like:

2 large eggs scrambled (or an omelet if I'm awake, have veggies on hand, and are feeling fancy)

1 piece toast

1/2 grapefruit

200 cal cereal

1/2 cup 1% milk

1/2 grapefruit

1 piece toast

1 Tbs. peanut butter

1/2 cup 1% milk

1/2 grapefruit

And add to any breakfast I have 1-2 cups black coffee.

I usually rotate through these three and have different cereals for variety. I like to have some sort of citrus fruit at breakfast for vitamin C and because fruit is yummy :) These are all between 250-300 calories. I eat 250 calories 6 times a day to keep my blood sugar steady. I find it keeps me from binging.

Cereal I eat to make sure I'm getting all my vitamins and minerals. I also take a multivitamin, but I was diagnosed as anemic last June, and after I started increasing my iron intake through foods like cereal, beef, spinach...etc I felt so much better. Also, when exhausted, all you have to do is pour and eat. As much as I love eggs...they require cooking...which requires being awake...

I know you've heard this before but, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! If I don't eat breakfast, I am no picnic to be around and I feel faint. I ALWAYS eat breakfast. Doesn't matter if you're not hungry, EAT. Your body has just rested and not had anything to eat for (hopefully) 7-8 hours...you are hungry even if you're not awake enough to realize it yet.

So to recap: Breakfast is the first fueling of the day, it should have protein, fat and carbs to fuel you for a few hours. I also use it to ensure I'm eating all my essential vitamins and minerals for the day. See how important it is!