Does anyone have to force themselves to have breakfast?

[KittygosMeoWW]

So I’ve been lifting consistently and on days where I’m trying to pr I have a more protien with some carbs and the only time I can have a workout is in the early morning. I force myself to eat turkey or tuna for breakfast and it’s killing me lol.

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For those who keep saying skip… I have diabetes so not eating will make me pass out or feel sick before working out, to the point I could faint, throw up, start cold sweating, and get dizzy. Some days my blood sugar is high so I have to lower it by eating a ton of protein rich foods tuna and ground turkey is fast to reheat or open. I will eat eggs but it depends on the batch and how they smell, had them way too much during pregnancy.

[sage2021]

I can't eat breakfast and I don't even work out. If I had to eat early in the morning I would vomit.🤮

I just drink my one cup of coffee ☕ with whole milk and sugar in it.

Could you just drink a high protein nutritional shake instead of eating? That would go down easier than stinky tuna and turkey kinda tastes like blood to me. Yuck!🤢

Every night at 7 pm I drink a nutritional shake that are ready to drink and they have some that are high in protein. I love the taste of Ensure vanilla nutritional shakes.😋

[KittygosMeoWW]

Yeah I’m not a breakfast person and also feel like 🤮. I tried the shake and it was worse lol

[Sonorous]

I've been in a consistent caloric deficit for months & I also stop eating at least 6-8hours before bed so it doesn't really feel like forcing since I wake up hungry.

But after waking, in an effort to not lose as much muscle mass as I have to, I like to consume protein from a protein powder that I have. That & get some fiber in from cacao powder while also getting some fats in from walnuts. I do this because I like to get everything moving without spiking my blood sugar.

I don't tend to prefer extremely thermic foods like animal proteins until the evening because they can really zap the energy out of me. Especially if I've had poor sleep. So I don't prefer the thermic foods before I train though because I want all the energy I have to go to my muscles instead of digestion. I notice that at least 10-30g from a carb source along with enough fats to sustain that amount of carbs for an hour or two is good enough for me.

[Massageman]

We make our own pork sausage and I have that and an egg every almost every morning.

Check with your doc- maybe you can include complementary proteins such as beans with rice/corn so that you get complete proteins combining the two and all your essential amino acids. At least these would be slower-burning carbs and might not skew your sugar and A1C as much as simple sugars.

[TheRealPepperPotts]

I used to skip breakfast, but I know better than to do that now. Turkey or tuna is a rough start to the day; I'd definitely choose a different protein option, like eggs. You could also buy some protein drinks like Orgain and that would go down a lot faster and easier, and then follow up with some oatmeal afterwards. Another option is peanut butter or a protein bar. I'm not a fan of protein bars just because they are usually loaded with sugar, but you can find a brand that has less sugar in it.

Skipping breakfast is terrible for your metabolism. I know it's hard and I can relate to wanting to skip. I am never hungry in the morning and I will forget to eat unless I make it a priority. Just get something easy that you can drink or eat quickly and then follow it up after your workout with something more substantial. Good luck to you!

[TheRealPepperPotts]

@KittygosMeoWW Just read your update. Diabetes puts a whole new light on things. Have you discussed this with your Doctor? Do you take your blood sugar first thing in the morning? Eating a bit of apple with some almond butter will give you a slower rise in blood sugar because the fructose in the fruit will give your blood sugar a boost, but the fiber and the protein from the almond will help even out the spike. The carbohydrates in the apple will give you a gentler energy boost that is not as intense on your digestive system as grains, but more sustainable than the fructose. A dietician or nutritionist would be a super smart investment, since they can help develop a sustainable meal plan tailored to you.

I'd say that when dealing with blood sugar problems, the smartest thing you can do is frequent small meals, like up to 8 times a day. Try to include more complex carbohydrates like frozen veggies and squash instead of potatoes and grains. I'd avoid grains entirely other than oatmeal.

That said, I'd definitely seek out some help with this. Diabetes complicates everything, and you need additional support because of that. It's doable, but you'll save yourself a lot of frustration if you get a team to support you and make a manageable plan. I wish you all the luck in the world! :)

[KittygosMeoWW]

Yes I have talked to my doctor and yes I have a dietician as well. Just wanted to know how many other people where having this struggle thank you

[IslaTheWitch]

now, when I run more, my body in the morning requires some food... :D

maybe let your body take some time to realize that more food/proteins are needed?

[lightbulb27]

haha. I might eat something, honestly better when I don't and just do lunch dinner.

think like a wild animal... do they get up in the morning and eat? Nope... they go hunt and lucky if find something (unless you are a tiger and burried some prey). So that means no breakfast, go to gym (hunting), then eat what you caught.

[Joshydavid25]

I love breakfast so much that I eat it in the afternoon.. LOL.. But you know if you don't necessarily need the energy, you could just drink something like electrolytes, head onto the gym and eat something afterwards..

[KittygosMeoWW]

My blood sugar drops too so it’s a must on heavy days or else I faint

[KittygosMeoWW]

Or if it’s too high I throw up and have a headache, protein helps lower it

[Joshydavid25]

True, well as long as it's helping you out with your lifts, and makes you feel better throughout your workout..

[7Phoenix7]

Some mornings I am hungry af and but most mornings I end up skipping breakfast...

i hope you find something better to eat in the morning that you'll enjoy lol. Turkey and tuna ain't it for you, haha

[Communicationisking]

If your not really into tuna or turkey find a protein that you like better. If you force your self to eat something when you don't want to eat it you could possibly ruin that food for your self and not ever want it again.

[molonski2]

Even when working out its fine to skip , do the workout eat Bananas and Tuna as a brunch after , you will be fine.

I never consume breakfast , the body is made to fast , keep the carbs as non processed , natural carbs , not processed.

[Nikki1989]

I stopped eating breakfast at the age of 12. The very thought of food in the morning turns my stomach. I find breakfast foods to be so overrated anyway.

[Apple1996]

Yeah i have to force myself to eat breakfast when I'm pregnant and breastfeeding. I hate it but it's necessary or I'll get sick

[hotcrossbunny]

I don't like having breakfast if I am up earlier than usual so I just have coffee then cereal or toast about an hour or so. later.

[DryGermanGuy]

Same here. The office bakery has more selection than my kitchen, anyway. :-)

[hotcrossbunny]

@DryGermanGuy That's good, I find it weird eating a bigger breakfast like when I'm on holiday.

[Shiprex]

Never: it's my favourite main meal of the day.

If working out, it's a normal breakfast and the other meals are adjusted

[NathanDavis]

my cats force me to feed them breakfast...

[AviatorTom]

I twist my arm every morning. Cereal or eggs? Tough decision.

[Coden7]

My breakfast is usually a Rockstar and a donut at most. Anything more and I’ll feel sick until noon, which usually screws with my lunch.

[andreasderjuengere]

I don't need to. The Missus forces me already.

She tries to, that is :)

[exitseven]

I eat breakfast after my workout. I always workout on an empty stomach.

[Staximus]

I'm usually not hungry for about 2 hours after I wake up. Just wake up and work out on an empty stomach, you'll be hungry after that

[Pet68]

Turkey or tuna? Oh God no. You're supposed to have breakfast cereal, like muesli.

[RedThread]

Only if I had a large meal the night before.

[Wiredone]

I don't force myself to eat breakfast. I just never eat breakfast or lunch

[Wayneg89]

I only eat breakfast if I remember to. Unless brunch counts as breakfast. Lol

[virgo2267]

Did that ever stop flat assed girls from wearing thongs or lingerie? I doubt I… just feel good about and express your confidence

[Anonymous]

Yes, I usually can't eat early in the morning.

[Agape93]

Yo. I don't usually eat it but maybe once a week.

[Iron_Man]

I’ve always skipped it in the morning.

[Anonymous]

What about a protein shake?

[MikeRJ]

No, I want the energy for the day.

[Bklynbadboy12]

No not me. I'm always hungry

[jahaims]

I just fast