shorty7 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 I'm TERRIBLE at routines. Every year, I make a resolution to bring back "running" into my habits and I stop after 3 days. I want to be able to have breakfast every day. I want to give my body a more routine cycle of digestion so that it's not off balance all the time. My problem is that even when I do get 8hours of sleep and get up in plenty time to eat breakfast and go to work, I get lazy and opt for putzing around in bed until I absolutely HAVE to wake up. Is there any tips on how I might be a little more organized and motivated to eat first thing in the morning? I've NEVER been a breakfast person because my parents worked in restaurants and they were never morning people. Each morning was always something like toast in my mouth while mom drives me to school.
january2011 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 I have my oatmeal and cinnamon already measured out and all I need to do is to tip it into a bowl, add dried fruit and water and microwave. Whatever you eat, get as much prep done beforehand (when you do have the time) so that the final steps are easy and simple. Play to your need for convenience and being short on time. Then stick to it for 21 days to form the habit - mark it on a calendar if you have to and collect that chain of X's (google the Seinfeld chan of X's). An alternative is to eat breakfast at your desk at work.
Mr Scorpio Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 For years I was similar in that I simply wasn't that hungry when I first woke up. Thus, I was never that motivated to chomp down food. Then I learned that when it comes to breakfast, my blender is my best friend. 1.5 cups of chocolate milk, a banana, frozen fruit or some peanut butter and oatmeal, and some protein powder. Not only is it delicious, it goes down easier than solids.
FitChick Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 I have done what two previous posters have -- make a smoothie or oatmeal. However, I generally set out most of the ingredients the night before and if I don't have time to eat at home, I eat it at work. A quick breakfast is almond butter (or your favorite nut butter) on toast. Sometimes I add dark chocolate chopped up. Very filling and healthful. You could also take yogurt to work and add granola for a breakfast parfait. Sometimes I just take my dinner leftovers and eat them for breakfast.
Exit Posted May 12, 2012 Posted May 12, 2012 I agree with the smoothie idea. It's a great strategy when you aren't feeling all that hungry. Especially Mr. Scorpio's recipe, that's what I used to do. Oatmeal (cooked until soft and blended, yes you can actually just drink it), some fruit, protein powder. But also, not to work against your plan to start focusing on breakfast, not eating is actually not terrible according to some. For everyone out there who will tell you that you need to eat 3-6 times a day to be healthy, intermittent fasting is starting to become quite popular. Skipping breakfast is not the worst thing in the world despite all the marketing about it being the most important meal of the day. But your goal is your goal, and if you definitely want to start getting some calories in the morning, the smoothie idea can be a total life safer.
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