Whether you consider yourself a morning person or not, mornings can be hard. Here’s how it goes:
Your alarm clock sounds just when you feel like you’ve started to doze off. You push snooze because you’ve convinced yourself that just five more minutes of shuteye will somehow leave you feeling rested and ready to jump right out of bed the next time the horn sounds.
After hitting the snooze button one too many times you jump out of bed wide-eyed and frantic only to realize you have twenty minutes to be to wherever you’re supposed to be. Or, maybe you get right out of bed when your alarm clock goes off but you have three other people you’re in charge of that refuse to get out of bed in a timely fashion.
So it goes, early riser or not, it’s often a race against the clock most mornings. Unfortunately, chaotic mornings typically mean important things are forgotten, like eating breakfast. Though it might seem harmless, skipping out on breakfast can be problematic for several reasons. Here’s why:
A nutritious meal at the beginning of your day…
- Jumpstarts your metabolism and helps you maintain a healthy weight
- Gives you long-lasting energy
- Helps keep your hunger in check for the rest of the day
Listed below are my top three suggestions for making breakfast a success.
1. MAKE BREAKFAST A PRIORITY
As has been noted, there are many health benefits associated with eating a nutritious meal at the beginning of your day. To improve your overall wellbeing, find ways to incorporate a healthy breakfast into your morning routine.
2. PLAN WHAT YOU WILL BE HAVING FOR BREAKFAST BEFORE THE MORNING ROLLS AROUND
Everyone has a different schedule in the morning. If you have time to spare, whip up some eggs and protein pancakes. If you are one to leave yourself with just enough time to grab a bite to eat on your way out the door, make a batch of muffins or breakfast burritos on your day off, freeze them in individual servings, and quickly reheat one before you leave the house. The key is to make a plan and have whatever foods on hand that work with your morning schedule.
3. SWITCH IT UP
To keep breakfast interesting and ensure you are getting a wide variety of nutrients, avoid eating the same foods everyday. Find a few breakfast options you enjoy and alternate between them. Here are some of my favorite breakfast options:
- Oatmeal with fresh or dried fruit, nuts, and milk
- Egg scramble with toast or sweet potatoes
- Avocado toast with hard boiled eggs
- Sweet-potato zucchini muffin
- Yogurt with granola, chia seeds, and fresh fruit
- Fruit smoothie with protein powder
Keep in mind: the goal is to eat a balanced, nutrient-packed meal that meets your calorie needs. If you would like help determining what you should be eating to meet your health and fitness goals, please reach out! Contact me here – Work With Me
