There are thousands of articles that tell you that you should do one thing or that it's negotiable to not do it at all to the point you wanna throw your hands up in the air and it doesn't matter anymore. Paleo diet, Keto diet, Atkins diet, IIFYM diet, Mediterranean diet, which all pertain to the word - "diet." You could technically say what I am doing currently is a diet, which I will 100% stand by and say I am because I am structuring my progress based on the booklet I am following where I am only allowed one fruit and one carb.
So before I go in too deep without explaining a few things. I am NOT a nutritionist or certified in any expertise on nutrition. This is my personal opinion and what I have learned from eating "right" "healthy" however you want to view it.
When you think about how your body processes food it doesn't say anything or speak out loud, however that would be totally cool if it did, other than maybe telling you what it likes and dislikes by a reaction. This was how I found out I had minor dairy and heavy carb problems. If I have too much dairy, a heavy pasta, etc. I feel it for DAYS not just an upset stomach afterwards, I'm talking misery for a few days.
So the point of this blog was how I came across different testimonies on the topic of "skipping breakfast" and why I believe you STILL shouldn't. I tend to roll my eyes when I start to read an article where it starts off, "NEW STUDY SHOWS" because science is constantly changing and I understand that. Especially when it is a concern about health, I'm willing to read, pay attention and note what is actually knowledgeably proven. Not just a study being wishy washy. I come across a lot of people that tend to say they either skip breakfast or just grab a bowl of cereal and call it good. I am 100% for NOT skipping breakfast which is why most of the time I recommend Shakeology. BUT I am not writing my blog to talk to you about Shakeology. I'm here to give you my OPINION on WHY Breakfast is beneficial.
To me "weight loss" is a number, a digit, something you see on a scale. It does NOT define, represent or prove anything. The definition is the outcome to which you are working for. Forgive me if I'm a bit forward but I used to be a scale-hopper. I relied on a scale to tell me if I was doing the right or wrong thing. It's not fair when Suzie Q has dropped 5 lbs this week and I only lost 1 lb. Let's say myself and Suzie Q both did the same workout for 30 minutes a day and I changed the way I was eating to eating whole foods like lean meats, veggies, fruits, the good carbs, healthy fats, etc. 5 or 6 times a day and Suzie Q's foodie lifestyle stayed the same where she grabbed what she could out the door in the morning, had fast food for lunch and came home and devoured something off Pinterest that looked totally AWESOME like anything you can put more cheese in. (Side Note: Pinterest is like grocery shopping, only go on there when you've ate before searching and pin otherwise your grocery list will probably not be so healthy lol) I will almost guarantee you that Suzie's results will eventually plateau quickly and she may possibly give up due to lack of energy from not eating the RIGHT foods for fuel. I will still continue losing only 1 lb a week but I will feel 100% energized.
Guess what...?
Guess who Suzie Q is?
No clue yet? I'll give you a hint.
You're reading her blog RIGHT now.
That was me a little over a year ago and before that.... I could never keep up with my workouts because I'd have a bowl of Fruit Loops for breakfast and expect to kick Insanity's ass.... YEAH OKAY?!? I DID lose weight but I didn't feel good, I lacked energy, debating on working out or catching a nap but most importantly and what I overcame was my digestive issues. Even once I started eating better, they were still there. I noticed once I started eating a whole-hearty breakfast that was full of protein whether it was Shakeology, eggs (mainly egg whites) & bacon, a bowl of fruit, oatmeal with fruit, (not the pre-packaged junk, yes I call it junk), even an omelette with a slice of whole grain english muffin. I started FEELING better.
Back to the Breakfast topic of WHY you shouldn't skip breakfast. The main reason that it's important to incorporate into your diet is not only jump-started your system to go-go-go but come snack time & lunch time you won't feel like you need to eat everything around you. Have you ever skipped breakfast, gone to Olive Garden and ate 5 breadsticks, your two servings of a salad and your entire entree? I know I have. If you have a well-balanced breakfast with a snack that is equally about the same size, continuing this theory throughout the day, come dinner time you won't feel like you need a 10 oz steak with mashed potatoes, gravy and corn on the cob to curb your empty belly. Plus rich carbs like potato chips, cookies, etc. just fly through your system as if it never sat in your pit. You're more likely to eat portion-able sizes and not feel that notion to overeat. Coming from an ex-overater, the larger the portion the more work your body is going to take to digest that food and eventually it will process it poorly not being able to absorb the more VITAL nutrients, in other words your body will feel overwhelmed. Hello bloatation device!
So regardless of what articles tell you including mine, go by how you are feeling!!! Every BODY is created differently... Just because Suzie Q, AKA: Ex-Me, saw progress on a scale didn't mean squat since she felt incredibly sh*tty... Start notating what your body thrives off of and what makes you feel inadequate. Like I said, I'm aware of what makes me drag down. Heavy Pastas/Grains & Dairy. So what do I do? Have less bread and replace it with a veggie/fruit/protein and drink almond milk of course because it works for me!
P.S. I'll never give up on cheese no matter how gurgaly I get, so stop stomach, k?
I'd love to end this blog with a recipe I found and made for dinner the other night! I tend to find recipes I like, more than one and combine them to my own thing. I made this the night I wanted peanut butter, cookie spread and everything naughty in my house. The left overs were awesome & I'll also share one of my FAVORITE waffle recipes that I love making! :) ENJOY & THANKS FOR READING. I'm out #browneyedfitchick
CHICKEN, BEAN & CORN QUESADILLAS (serves 2-4)
1-2 Chicken Breasts, Meat Mallet them out to cook evenly
SEASONING FOR BREAST: **Let Marinate 20 minutes**
Southwestern Seasoning from the 21 Day FIX booklet:
1 TBSP of Chili Powder
2 TSP Ground Cumin
(OPT:) 1 TSP coriander
1/2 TSP Onion Powder (I used Onion Salt)
1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
1/2 TSP Dried Oregano
1/2 TSP Smoked Paprika (I used Hot Smoked Paprika)
1 TSP of Sea Salt (Omit if you used Onion Salt)
Cook Breasts on George Foreman or any grill
Once cooked, shred with fork & knife.
--In saucepan, saute 1/3 cup of frozen corn until it turns a dark golden color
remove and mix with 1/2 cup of drained canned black beans.
--Use same pan & saute 1/4 cup of onions in 1 tbsp of coconut oil (red or yellow, I used yellow) when they are translucent add 1 clove of garlic, 1 tbsp of chili powder and saute for 1 minute on LOW (otherwise garlic WILL burn)
--Add Corn/Bean mix back to pan and MASH black beans as best as possible.
--Throw chicken back into mix and saute for an extra 30 seconds with a tbsp of fresh lime juice squeezed for flare.
--Wipe out pan and throw tortillas (I used 2 small tortillas) on to warm it. Add queso-muenster cheese blend and toppings then mash tortillas together.
Top with fresh salsa (no preservatives/additives) & Greek Yogurt!
Caramel'd Peanut Butter Waffles!
Yes you do need a waffle maker! Get one, they're dirt cheap on Amazon!
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2010/07/23/recipe-whole-wheat-waffles/
I use EVOO for oil (extra virgin olive oil)
ADD 1 tsp of Watson's Caramel Extra for that extra ingredient! :)
Top with peanut butter & pure maple syrup (not AUNT JEMIMA YA'LL!)
So before I go in too deep without explaining a few things. I am NOT a nutritionist or certified in any expertise on nutrition. This is my personal opinion and what I have learned from eating "right" "healthy" however you want to view it.
When you think about how your body processes food it doesn't say anything or speak out loud, however that would be totally cool if it did, other than maybe telling you what it likes and dislikes by a reaction. This was how I found out I had minor dairy and heavy carb problems. If I have too much dairy, a heavy pasta, etc. I feel it for DAYS not just an upset stomach afterwards, I'm talking misery for a few days.
So the point of this blog was how I came across different testimonies on the topic of "skipping breakfast" and why I believe you STILL shouldn't. I tend to roll my eyes when I start to read an article where it starts off, "NEW STUDY SHOWS" because science is constantly changing and I understand that. Especially when it is a concern about health, I'm willing to read, pay attention and note what is actually knowledgeably proven. Not just a study being wishy washy. I come across a lot of people that tend to say they either skip breakfast or just grab a bowl of cereal and call it good. I am 100% for NOT skipping breakfast which is why most of the time I recommend Shakeology. BUT I am not writing my blog to talk to you about Shakeology. I'm here to give you my OPINION on WHY Breakfast is beneficial.
To me "weight loss" is a number, a digit, something you see on a scale. It does NOT define, represent or prove anything. The definition is the outcome to which you are working for. Forgive me if I'm a bit forward but I used to be a scale-hopper. I relied on a scale to tell me if I was doing the right or wrong thing. It's not fair when Suzie Q has dropped 5 lbs this week and I only lost 1 lb. Let's say myself and Suzie Q both did the same workout for 30 minutes a day and I changed the way I was eating to eating whole foods like lean meats, veggies, fruits, the good carbs, healthy fats, etc. 5 or 6 times a day and Suzie Q's foodie lifestyle stayed the same where she grabbed what she could out the door in the morning, had fast food for lunch and came home and devoured something off Pinterest that looked totally AWESOME like anything you can put more cheese in. (Side Note: Pinterest is like grocery shopping, only go on there when you've ate before searching and pin otherwise your grocery list will probably not be so healthy lol) I will almost guarantee you that Suzie's results will eventually plateau quickly and she may possibly give up due to lack of energy from not eating the RIGHT foods for fuel. I will still continue losing only 1 lb a week but I will feel 100% energized.
Guess what...?
Guess who Suzie Q is?
No clue yet? I'll give you a hint.
You're reading her blog RIGHT now.
That was me a little over a year ago and before that.... I could never keep up with my workouts because I'd have a bowl of Fruit Loops for breakfast and expect to kick Insanity's ass.... YEAH OKAY?!? I DID lose weight but I didn't feel good, I lacked energy, debating on working out or catching a nap but most importantly and what I overcame was my digestive issues. Even once I started eating better, they were still there. I noticed once I started eating a whole-hearty breakfast that was full of protein whether it was Shakeology, eggs (mainly egg whites) & bacon, a bowl of fruit, oatmeal with fruit, (not the pre-packaged junk, yes I call it junk), even an omelette with a slice of whole grain english muffin. I started FEELING better.
Back to the Breakfast topic of WHY you shouldn't skip breakfast. The main reason that it's important to incorporate into your diet is not only jump-started your system to go-go-go but come snack time & lunch time you won't feel like you need to eat everything around you. Have you ever skipped breakfast, gone to Olive Garden and ate 5 breadsticks, your two servings of a salad and your entire entree? I know I have. If you have a well-balanced breakfast with a snack that is equally about the same size, continuing this theory throughout the day, come dinner time you won't feel like you need a 10 oz steak with mashed potatoes, gravy and corn on the cob to curb your empty belly. Plus rich carbs like potato chips, cookies, etc. just fly through your system as if it never sat in your pit. You're more likely to eat portion-able sizes and not feel that notion to overeat. Coming from an ex-overater, the larger the portion the more work your body is going to take to digest that food and eventually it will process it poorly not being able to absorb the more VITAL nutrients, in other words your body will feel overwhelmed. Hello bloatation device!
So regardless of what articles tell you including mine, go by how you are feeling!!! Every BODY is created differently... Just because Suzie Q, AKA: Ex-Me, saw progress on a scale didn't mean squat since she felt incredibly sh*tty... Start notating what your body thrives off of and what makes you feel inadequate. Like I said, I'm aware of what makes me drag down. Heavy Pastas/Grains & Dairy. So what do I do? Have less bread and replace it with a veggie/fruit/protein and drink almond milk of course because it works for me!
P.S. I'll never give up on cheese no matter how gurgaly I get, so stop stomach, k?
I'd love to end this blog with a recipe I found and made for dinner the other night! I tend to find recipes I like, more than one and combine them to my own thing. I made this the night I wanted peanut butter, cookie spread and everything naughty in my house. The left overs were awesome & I'll also share one of my FAVORITE waffle recipes that I love making! :) ENJOY & THANKS FOR READING. I'm out #browneyedfitchick
CHICKEN, BEAN & CORN QUESADILLAS (serves 2-4)
1-2 Chicken Breasts, Meat Mallet them out to cook evenly
SEASONING FOR BREAST: **Let Marinate 20 minutes**
Southwestern Seasoning from the 21 Day FIX booklet:
1 TBSP of Chili Powder
2 TSP Ground Cumin
(OPT:) 1 TSP coriander
1/2 TSP Onion Powder (I used Onion Salt)
1/2 TSP Garlic Powder
1/2 TSP Dried Oregano
1/2 TSP Smoked Paprika (I used Hot Smoked Paprika)
1 TSP of Sea Salt (Omit if you used Onion Salt)
Cook Breasts on George Foreman or any grill
Once cooked, shred with fork & knife.
--In saucepan, saute 1/3 cup of frozen corn until it turns a dark golden color
remove and mix with 1/2 cup of drained canned black beans.
--Use same pan & saute 1/4 cup of onions in 1 tbsp of coconut oil (red or yellow, I used yellow) when they are translucent add 1 clove of garlic, 1 tbsp of chili powder and saute for 1 minute on LOW (otherwise garlic WILL burn)
--Add Corn/Bean mix back to pan and MASH black beans as best as possible.
--Throw chicken back into mix and saute for an extra 30 seconds with a tbsp of fresh lime juice squeezed for flare.
--Wipe out pan and throw tortillas (I used 2 small tortillas) on to warm it. Add queso-muenster cheese blend and toppings then mash tortillas together.
Top with fresh salsa (no preservatives/additives) & Greek Yogurt!
Caramel'd Peanut Butter Waffles!
Yes you do need a waffle maker! Get one, they're dirt cheap on Amazon!
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2010/07/23/recipe-whole-wheat-waffles/
I use EVOO for oil (extra virgin olive oil)
ADD 1 tsp of Watson's Caramel Extra for that extra ingredient! :)
Top with peanut butter & pure maple syrup (not AUNT JEMIMA YA'LL!)