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How to Feel Like Eating Breakfast First Thing in the Morning

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, yet many people don't eat breakfast for a variety of reasons. Some folks dislike the taste of traditional breakfast foods such as pancakes, eggs, bacon and cereal. Other people don't feel hungry early in the morning and others have no time to eat during the morning commute to work or school. Forget your excuses, breakfast-avoiders! There's hope for you yet!

From Quick Guide: Break for Breakfast
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Think about other options outside the realm of traditional breakfast foods. Options include pizza, sandwiches, last night's leftovers or other savory items.

  2. Step 2

    Try eating less for dinner the night before so you feel hungry in the morning. Consider eating small snack-sized items such as yogurt, fruit or frozen breakfast sandwiches to get your metabolism started.

  3. Step 3

    Look at your morning routine. Plan to squeeze in a few minutes for breakfast if possible. Set your alarm clock earlier to make more time in the morning.

  4. Step 4

    Slowly increase your breakfast if you currently only drink a beverage. Add a breakfast food item each day until you reach a healthy breakfast meal.

  5. Step 5

    Try quick solutions, such as individual-sized cereal/granola bars, bananas, apples and yogurt drinks. Choose portable items to eat on the run if you are commuting and short on time.

Tips & Warnings
  • Remember to eat something healthy to give your body the proper fuel for the rest of the day.
  • Eating a healthy breakfast can increase weight-loss, mental concentration and physical well-being.
  • Try to include a fruit/vegetable and protein/dairy in your breakfast combination for best results.
  • Don't feel compelled to eat a large breakfast too early in the morning if it makes you feel sick to your stomach. Start slowly.
  • Don't eat too much sugar. Try to choose foods that have less sugar.
  • Avoid foods with too much fat like pastries and high-fat meats and sausages.

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Haoie said

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on 10/13/2008 I'm the sort who has to have something, anything to eat in the morning. Call that a breakfast.

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