No More Excuses: Breakfast Recipes for Every Morning

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Power Up Your Mornings
Excuse #1: "I don't have time to cook."
Excuse #2: "I hate breakfast."
Excuse #3: "I eat at my desk."
Excuse #4: "I don't want to eat before I work out."
Excuse #5: "Breakfast foods are bland."
Wake Up Your Morning Appetite

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Wake Up Your Morning Appetite

Nearly one in five women skips breakfast, according to surveys. Try these tips from Susan Bowerman, RD, a nutritionist at California State Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo, to break your no-nosh habit.

Divide and conquer. Start with something small, like yogurt, and eat a handful of almonds an hour or two later.
Make a fast break. When you're in a rush, grab a piece of string cheese for a dose of protein and some fruit for fiber and vitamins.
Treat yourself. Trade breakfast-prep duties with your partner to make it less of a chore.
Put it off. "If you just can't eat first thing, have an energy bar midmorning for fuel," Bowerman says. "Otherwise, you may overeat at lunch."

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, April 2009.

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g_chagolla7 wrote:

I was the typical nonbreakfast eater.Now i'll eat breakfast even if its something small like some grapes and almonds. Or a egg white omlete with mozzerella cheese and turkey breast ham when I have a few minutes to spare. I feel great and not so hungry and don't over eat at lunch time.

5/2/2013 10:52:37 AM Report Abuse

sharonlarge05 wrote:

Love this segment! I usually don't eat breakfast unless someone makes it for me. But in the future I will, because I like your ideas!

1/19/2013 02:51:08 PM Report Abuse

meldsm08 wrote:

It seems every weight loss plan has dairy and/or soy in every meal or snack. I am allergic to dairy and cannot have much soy. How about som recipes and meal suggestions for people with food allergies?

2/10/2012 06:44:39 AM Report Abuse

shadygardener wrote:

It's the time thing for me. I AM hungry right after I get up, but by the time I get really awake enough to fix something to eat, it's time to get the kids up and ready for school. By the time I can fix my self something, it's already at least 8:30 and I've been up a few hours. From what I've read, for healthy metabolism I should have eaten something by then. These breakfast ideas are great! I can't wait to try them!

1/11/2011 04:12:38 PM Report Abuse

iccu819 wrote:

I like a hard boiled egg and cottage cheese with hot green tea and a lemon wedge for breakfast.

10/26/2010 08:20:02 AM Report Abuse

missdeevah wrote:

I wish all these fitness experts would stop assuming that everyone is totally happy eating a bagel, wrap, or other bread-related items for breakfast! Some of us don't like bread...no it's not an Atkin's thing...I just don't like bread!

3/8/2010 12:33:08 PM Report Abuse