When time gets away from you, should you just skip breakfast?
By vivasuzi
@vivasuzi (4127)
United States
June 1, 2007 8:53am CST
I have been trying to eat a healthier diet lately, which means trying to get in something for breakfast in the morning. This means that usually I am hungry in the mornings even though in the past I could go til noon or later without eating.
So that's definitely healthier, but here's my problem. Some days, like today, I lose track of the time here at work, then I suddenly feel hungry. I look at the clock and see it's almost 10 AM. Then I wonder, should I eat my poptarts now, knowing that it will ruin my appetite for lunch? Or should I just skip breakfast and be extra hungry at noon when lunch time comes?
What do you guys think is the healthier way to go? If I eat breakfast late, I usually don't eat much of anything for lunch. And delaying my lunch isn't an option, we all eat between noon and 1 PM. I could easily fight the hunger until lunch, I just don't know if that's really a good idea!
Then tomorrow, hopefully I will pay more attention to the time and have my breakfast before 9 like I prefer :)
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16 responses
@lifeis2good (1183)
• United States
1 Jun 07
I would definitely say to try and never skip breakfast - it is the most important meal of the day - it's what gets you going in the morning and from studies I have read - they show that people who eat something for breakfast most often tend to lose weight faster than those who skip it!!!
Even if you could grab a piece of fruit or something light - it will help!!!!
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@vivasuzi (4127)
• United States
1 Jun 07
True true, I guess I don't think "light". Even 2 poptarts (what I was planning to have today) can fill me up and make me not hungry for lunch. I should just grab some fruit on days like today so that I can have my breakfast and still be hungry when lunch time comes. I want to be healthier so perhaps I need an alarm to remind me to eat in the morning :)
@explorations (1712)
• United States
1 Jun 07
I have a very bad habit of doing this. Like now, for example, it's nearly 10am and I still haven't made time to eat breakfast. I will, though, and eat some oatmeal. The funny thing about this is that I always make breakfast for my kids and boyfriend . . . yet, I rarely eat with them because I'm busy doing other things while they eat.
@michelledarcy (5220)
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1 Jun 07
I think it is a good idea to always eat breakfast, even if you just grab a piece of fruit on the way out of the door.
I think you should eat lunch as well though as you need the energy from the food that you eat in these meals to get you through the day.
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@miaolin (397)
• China
2 Jun 07
Usually,if the time gets away,I still have breakfast.I won't skip it unless it is 11 am.Eating breakfast is good for our health.I think even if it will affect the appetite for lunch if you have breakfast too late,you should have.But you can have a little realtively.However,it's better than having nothing and directly go to have lunch.Even though I don't the scientifical explaination to this,I suggest you not skipping your breakfast unless it's indeed so late.
@seashore124 (48)
• China
2 Jun 07
You should eat breakfast,Because it is the most important meals in your days.If you do not eat breakfast you will be unhealthy.Sientists say that a person without breakfast he will be suffered stomach
illness.And for someone to be thinner,he or she should not live without it.Beacuse that will make he or she fatter.
@nomzee (80)
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11 Jun 07
i think dat breakfast is d best meal of d day one can have...
just have a healthy breakfast.....n the thing dat u get hungry soon for tyms n can control till lunch on other dayz....
its just d matter of ur mood....wen u bored or hav nuthin to do one feel it..
atleast i do....
all i can say wen u feel like dat kust drink two glasses of water....
most of d tym it work(i can say dat coz i am doin mbbs n a student of medicine)
that will pacify ur hunger if its not a true one....
ya if u r really hungry then u still feel hungry even after drinking water..
at dat tym u can hac sum snacks....
but in any case....leaving ur breakfast is not a gud option...
i am sorry if i hurt any ones feelin or hav conflict with ideas...
@kyle930 (763)
• United States
2 Jun 07
I have heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I think because it helps wake your body up and make you more alert. I know that if you eat a good breakfast it will increase your metabolism and you will burn more calories in the morning than you would otherwise. If you dont have a lot of time just eat a cereal bar or something else that is easy like that.
@Bee1955 (3882)
• United States
2 Jun 07
Never skip breajfast: make these quick rolls and eat on the way out,
Blueberry Cheese Rolls
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cup blueberries, divided
Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 375ºF. Unroll dough into four rectangles; firmly press perforations together to seal.
COMBINE Cream cheese and sugar; spread onto dough rectangles to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top evenly with blueberries. Bring opposite corners of rectangles together; press together to seal. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
BAKE 11 to 13 min. or until golden brown.
Substitutions:
Substitute 1/2 cup chopped red or green apples and 2 Tbsp. raisins for the blueberries.
Substitute Neufchatel Cheese for Cream Cheese.
@retardedrugrat (4791)
• Canada
1 Jun 07
Honestly, having started to eat healthier just recently, I know what you're going through. I never used to have breakfast and just ate at lunch instead.
I've tried doing the whole breakfast thing but some mornings I'm just not in the mood. When that happens, I grab a cereal bar.
They're filling enough that they'll fill me till lunch and they're also healthy. They're low fat and contain real fruit.
That way I can still have breakfast but not feel too full when lunchtime rolls around.
@vonne28th (1494)
• Philippines
2 Jun 07
I don't skip my breakfast even i'm in a hurry or very busy. For me,it's really important. Your body need lots of energy to work for the day. Try your best not to skip your breakfast or try to alarm your clock in the morning so you can cook, and can eat properly during lunch.
@HighReed1 (1126)
• United States
1 Jun 07
I am not even CLOSE to being a morning person, so I would skip breakfast often.
I discovered I did better to grab an apple on the way out the door. I would also take some grapes as a snack. It kept my metabolism going and I didn't feel hungry. I still ahd an appetite for lunch as fruit doesn't keep you full for hours.
@paradise12 (938)
• India
2 Jun 07
even i worry with the same problem.but if its too late with brealfast i prefer to have milk or munch something for time being so that i dont ruin my appetite for breakfast.
@pixelledsoul (99)
• Philippines
2 Jun 07
Hmm.. I dont know.. But I think its best if you dont skip meals.
@kareng (55245)
• United States
1 Jun 07
I cannot eat when I first wake up. It takes me a couple of hours to adjust to even thinking of food. I usually grab something around 9:30 to 10:00 am like you do at the office. I try to bring breakfast bars, granola bars, yogurt or something that I can stash in the frig and eat quickly. I've never been a big breakfast fan but I do enjoy cooking it on the weekends. If we are on vacation we usually make it a brunch :)
Health wise, I do think it is a good thing to put something in your stomach every 4-5 hours. It helps keep your metabolism stable, gives you energy and makes you feel better overall. You also don't go into the starving routine and then overeat when you do sit down for a meal.
