We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes the siren call of the snooze alarm is too hard to ignore. We wake up, way behind schedule and there's simply no time to eat a healthy breakfast. Over time, this can lead to bad habits that can derail your healthy lifestyle. It's just easier to grab a donut than it is to sit down and eat a healthy bowl of cereal. However, you don't have to deny yourself a healthy breakfast, even if you are in a rush. Here are some tips to make sure that you don't avoid eating breakfast.
1. Time yourself -
The next Saturday morning you have free, keep track of the amount of time that it takes you to eat a healthy breakfast. Chances are, it's not as long as you think. It shouldn't take the average person more than 2 to 3 minutes to eat a quick bowl of well balanced cereal. You can easily fit that into your morning routine, even if you are running behind schedule. Ask yourself which is more important - being 2 to 3 minutes late, or gaining 2 to 3 pounds after you gorge yourself at lunch all week?
2. Make prep time a breeze -
We can't sit down to a three course breakfast every day and sometimes even pouring the milk takes too long. Set yourself up so that you don't have to spend so much time preparing your morning meal. For example, put out a bowl of your favorite cereal and a spoon the night before. All you'll have to do is splash a little milk in it. If you're worried about mice, stick the bowl in the fridge. You can preload your toast in the toaster, or simply just get your breakfast tools all lined up to make it easier.
3. Find healthy alternatives -
There are times when you simply do not have time to eat a good breakfast. Look for a healthy breakfast bar that contains a good balance of proteins, fats and carbs and grab one on your way out the door. It's fine to do this when you're pressed for time, but try not to make a habit out of it. If breakfast bars aren't your thing, look for small items, like yogurt, that are easy to carry and eat while you're on your way.
4. Make time for break time -
If you normally get a coffee break around 10 or 11, you can use this for breakfast time if all else fails. Try to bring a brown bag breakfast with you to avoid falling into the temptation of eating out. You can still get the benefits of a healthy breakfast this way, even if it is a little late.
Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast regularly are thinner and have a much easier time avoiding weight gain. Take that step towards healthy eating and try to make time every day for your breakfast.
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Originally posted 2008-05-27 05:20:11. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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for me it is ONE HUNDRED percent about the making time and preplanning.
getting up early enough to have time to eat and reminding myself what a GIFT it is to my metabolism.
M.
So true. I have to plan all my meals out otherwise I resort to not so healthy options.
It really doesn’t take very long to eat a great breakfast… At the very least grab an apple and a banana on the way out the door.
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