What Do You Have for Breakfast?

confusedhuh on 12/01/2019 - 08:23
Last edited 12/01/2019 - 09:08 by 1 other user

If you pick up any health magazine, the discussions regarding Breakfast are extreme - from people criticizing cereals as being extremely unhealthy to people having a zero carb breakfast.

Sooo..what do you have for breakfast and why?

Let me start:

I have two Weetbix biscuits along with Milk, nuts (Pumpkin seeds, Chia seeds, Almonds sliced, Goji Berries), Blueberries, bit of honey, youghurt and a seasonal fruit cut into pieces.

I have been told that Weetbix are full of Carbs and nuts are fat blah blah but I don't care.

Reason: For my metabolism, it seems to keep me almost full till lunch or I might have a protein snack in between if I have an early Breakfast.

Plus it's easy I don't have to cook anything.

Food & Grocery Breakfast

Comments

    • myusername on 14/01/2019 - 09:39

      that is sooo nice i generally have 冬菇鸡粥

  • zwolf on 14/01/2019 - 04:46

    Coffee, cigarette.

    • idonotknowwhy on 14/01/2019 - 10:11

      Ah, you're on one of those quick weight loss programs

      • zwolf on 16/01/2019 - 13:48

        Eh? :P lol

  • AlanHB on 14/01/2019 - 08:37
    +1

    A simple omlet - 3 eggs and 1 rash bacon.
    Mushrooms, asparagus and cherry tomatoes on the side.

    I'm currently losing weight so this breakfast is within my calorie limits.

    • gezza90 on 14/01/2019 - 08:45

      If you want to lose weight quicker, perhaps remove two of those egg yolks.

    • idonotknowwhy on 14/01/2019 - 10:17
      +1

      That sounds delicious! Could you cook breakfast for me?

      • AlanHB on 14/01/2019 - 18:37

        It's pretty yum, and pretty easy to cook (my cooking skills are pretty limited).

    • aussieolfaction on 14/01/2019 - 10:46
      +1

      3 eggs and 1 rash bacon
      I'm currently losing weight

      LOL.

      • unqualified89 on 14/01/2019 - 13:57

        The best weight loss program is the one that works for you. If this is what is working then keep going! Maybe it is much better than the previous breakfast they ate? A bit of saturated fat and a bit of cholesterol (not excessively so though) but it is generally pretty good - protein and veggies, no sugar or 'bad' carbs. remove 1-2 egg yolks and substitute the bacon for a leaner meat/protein and that is a fantastic brekky.

      • AlanHB on 14/01/2019 - 18:36

        Yep, losing around 3kg a month. Eggs in themselves aren't unhealthy, neither is bacon. With the vegies it's coming to a pretty low 400-500 calorie breakfast.

        If you opt to have buttered toast with them though, it can be harder to maintain a calorie deficit.

  • purplelady on 14/01/2019 - 08:45
    +1

    Milk tea with biscuit maybe. Not healthy I know, but I prefer extra sleep than having proper breakfast hahaha

  • Lockieasy on 14/01/2019 - 08:50
    +1

    6 weet-bix with a sprinkle of brown sugar.

  • Tightpocket on 14/01/2019 - 09:32
    +1

    2 Mi Goreng and 2 Fried Eggs (not daily but I prefer this over toast or cereals and usually get me through to 3pm and often skipped lunch)

  • myusername on 14/01/2019 - 09:38
    +2

    the tears of disabled users

  • idonotknowwhy on 14/01/2019 - 10:16

    Reason: For my metabolism, it seems to keep me almost full till lunch or I might have a protein snack in between if I have an early Breakfast.

    Sounds like what you're doing is working out for you.
    Unless you're having some specific health issue or setting a goal (weight loss, bulking up), there's no reason to follow special diets.
    Don't listen to diet preachers lol.
    I'll stick with my bacon + eggs + (spinach or avocado) every morning, and if it gives me cancer when I'm 80, well at least I'll be able to say I enjoyed breakfast every day!

  • Kamsi on 14/01/2019 - 10:19
    +1

    Bacon and eggs with 2 toast of wholemeal breads and a cup of coffee.

  • wii4u on 14/01/2019 - 10:23

    Oats soaked in milk overnight with mangoes, strawberries and banana, along with a glass of milk with 10 gms of protein powder.

  • SnakeCasablanca on 14/01/2019 - 10:29
    +2

    My wife and I have had 2 / 3 poached eggs on toast (Respectively) pretty much every morning for the past 5 years. I cook and she cleans! Teamwork!

  • [Deactivated] on 14/01/2019 - 11:47

    Roast Swan and a cinnamon muffin.

  • field1985 on 14/01/2019 - 11:52
    +1

    Brekky bongs and a chocolate QuickStart (Aldi's "up & go")

    • SupeNintendoChalmers on 14/01/2019 - 14:09

      those things are awful. Are they still made in Vietnam?

  • Kentrolla on 14/01/2019 - 11:53
    +1

    Nothing.

    I'm 32. Been on intermittent fasting going on my 9th year now.

    Usually have my first meal at about 2:30PM or 3PM~. I suppose that would be considered "break-fast". Last meal (last bite) usually by 8:30 or 9PM.

    • NaRaSaRang on 14/01/2019 - 11:58

      Can you share any health benefits that you think have achieved by doing this?

      • Kentrolla on 14/01/2019 - 12:03

        Sure. I can tell you firsthand that energy levels are much higher, strength levels when training is higher. Much easier to maintain low bodyfat levels whilst mostly eating what I want all year round. Great cholesterol levels (tested before and after). I used to do the 5 to 6 meals a day thing before this. I've learned since that it really does absolutely nothing to "increase metabolism" (when eating 6 meals a day). Less stress on your digestive system due to not constantly having to process food.

        I've been a PT for 9 years now. I can say from first hand experience that the vast majority of people who have switched from eating regularly to IF have had a plethora of benefits and continue doing IF.

        • NaRaSaRang on 14/01/2019 - 12:27
          +1

          Thanks for sharing.

          It is interesting because I saw so many PTs who 'do the 5 to 6 meals a day' when I used to go to the gym. I used to do the same and now I have been doing IF for a year or two and noticed significant health benefits as well.

          Have a great day mate.

        • Ghost47 on 16/01/2019 - 12:13

          That just sounds unbelievable to me. I tend to eat around 2.5 meals a day and I'm starving by the time I wake up (although the hunger can go away over time). I'm surprised you have energy to work out and that your strength levels are actually higher. The 6 meals a day thing does seem like it wouldn't make sense if you wanted to speed up your metabolism, the only way I really know of is to just build muscle (but even then you need a lot of muscle to speed it up) and you tend to get hungrier because of the faster metabolism.

          You said your first meal is at 2:30 pm or so, can you do IF by having meals spread out around 12 hours apart? eg. only eating dinner and lunch, or is the 12 hour window between meals too short for your body to start fasting?

          • Kentrolla on 16/01/2019 - 13:01
            +2

            @Ghost47: Totally understand where you're coming from (referring to "starving by the time I wake up" and "surprised you have energy to work out").

            This is how it is when you transition from a traditional eating pattern to IF. My first 2 days was a nightmare and I was about to revert back to normal. Glad I stuck with it though.

            The human body is an amazing thing. It WILL adapt to what it is given. 1000's of years ago, man used to hunt (eg. work out in modern days) before eating. We used to hunt when hungry and eat large meals. Not hunt 3 times a day OR store meals in a fridge to be consumed later. Even in the wild, every predator I can think of hunts when hungry. When you look at prey, they tend to graze all day.

            TL;DR: Your body will have WAY more drive and energy ready when you are training in a fasted state, because you have trained and conditioned your body to get that "reward" of food, after an intensive workout. They have actually even done research studies on kids at school. The ones who had no breakfast out performed the ones who had breakfast in terms of mental alertness and efficiency.

            To answer your last sentence, IF is generally 16 hour fast and 8 hour feeding window (men) and 14/10 women. You can shorten in if you like, but I usually recommend sticking with a timeframe you can consistently do everyday. (eg. doing 16/8 or 18/6 every day consistently is better than 20/4 one day then 10/14 another day etc).

            • Kentrolla on 16/01/2019 - 13:03
              +1

              @Kentrolla: EDIT: Also, if you think about what "most" people (not at all generalizing everyone) have for breakfast, it's usually just trash. You can sure as hell delay eating that until later.

              • Ghost47 on 16/01/2019 - 14:01

                @Kentrolla: Awesome, thanks for the insight!

                • Kentrolla on 16/01/2019 - 14:11

                  @Ghost47: No worries. Forgot to mention one important thing. The body only tends to enter a fasting state after around 10 to 12 hours, hence why doing it for less than that wouldn't be too efficient.

                  Also, the whole 6 meal a day thing and protein immediately after training is a huge marketing gimmick and has been for decades. Purely designed to make people buy more products, hence more profit for supplement companies.

                  I can tell you first hand (from myself and also clients), as long as you're actually getting all your calories and protein in that particular day (regardless of timing it immediately after workouts "to prevent muscle loss"), there will be no muscle loss from putting all your meals into a 5hr~ window. Proof - I've been doing this for 9 years now, absolutely zero muscle loss from not having an immediate "post workout protein shake".

                  • ihbh on 16/01/2019 - 21:11

                    @Kentrolla: Can you give us an example of a day/couple of day's meals for you.

                  • Ghost47 on 17/01/2019 - 20:33

                    @Kentrolla: Does having a coffee technically break your fasting if you have it in the morning? I actually had lunch around 2:30 pm today and dinner at 7, so going to try and keep it going and see how I feel.

                    • Kentrolla on 17/01/2019 - 21:38
                      +1

                      @Ghost47: Black coffee is fine. I suggest checking out www.LeanGains.com

                      Martin Berkhan is one of the pioneers of IF and also very good training methods alongside it. No weird "new school" instagram exercises.

    • Steptoe on 16/01/2019 - 02:11
      +1

      Just read “Breakfast is a dangerous meal : why you should ditch your morning meal for health and wellbeing” by
      Terence Kealey (Free on Borrow Box from my Council library)

      What you say makes sense.

  • NaRaSaRang on 14/01/2019 - 11:57
    +1

    No breakfast, either late lunch & early dinner (16/8 intermittent fasting) or One Meal A Day (OMAD).

    • pformag on 14/01/2019 - 12:32

      how did OMAD go compared to 16/8?

      • NaRaSaRang on 14/01/2019 - 13:15

        It went alright. I mean you get used to fasting over time once you start doing 16/8. Then you could do 18/6 then 20/4. At 20/4, you are pretty much having OMAD. You just gotta make sure you get all the nutrition you need in a meal, especially if you are staying active physically throughout the day.

        Compared to IF, you have even less hunger throughout the day but not really lacking energy or anything.

  • diddy50 on 14/01/2019 - 12:17

    black coffee, ground and brewed at home to drink on the drive into work.
    Sometimes an apple or peanut/muesli bar if i remember to take.

  • pformag on 14/01/2019 - 12:31
    +1

    I eat the gym for breakfast.

  • blehgg on 14/01/2019 - 13:01
    +2

    2 Shots of Coffee + 1 tbs butter + 1tbs C8 MCT Oil

    • pformag on 14/01/2019 - 13:16

      does this make you bulletproof?

      • blehgg on 14/01/2019 - 13:19
        +1

        prob less so having less fat

        Only started in 01 Jan this year ~

        start: 98.8kg
        currently: 93.5kg

        Pretty surprised - but probably mostly water.

        • ChickenTalon on 14/01/2019 - 13:23
          +1

          Nice work, I'm coming up to 1 year keto now. Love it.

  • snivy on 14/01/2019 - 13:28
    +1

    I’m surprised by the number of people who also don’t have breakfast in the morning. I stopped eating breakfast in my late teen/early 20s and also feel it’s better for my body. I’ve been pretty much told off by everyone I know in life though.

    I do have a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, but only during the cooler seasons. I have my lunch rather early, at around 12ish.

    The most annoying thing is, I actually love the breakfast food, just can’t have them in the morning. I’m always happy to find a place that serves breakfast “all day”.

  • ChickenTalon on 14/01/2019 - 13:31
    +1

    I have been told that Weetbix are full of Carbs and nuts are fat blah blah but I don't care.

    This is pretty much true, Weetbix are 67% carbs and nuts are typically full of fat. Good fat though.

    Reason: For my metabolism, it seems to keep me almost full till lunch or I might have a protein snack in between if I have an early Breakfast.

    Sounds like me a year ago, I remember the hunger pains and the cravings at around 10:30 each day. Shovel in a muffin or a snack to get me to lunch. Then I started eating keto and restricting my carbs. It was hell for a week then seriously easy. I can even exercise for a couple of hours in the morning and then eat nothing all day.

    Now I'm keto I rarely eat breakfast because I'm simply not hungry, somedays if I'm busy I just eat dinner. If I do eat breakfast it'll be bacon n eggs with cheese or a handful of nuts. Or a fist full of baby spinach.

    It's not to say I don't get hungry at all, but it's a totally different feeling. It used to be an all consuming, can think of nothing else except food, type of hunger. Now it's more like a gentle nudge: "hey, you should probably eat something, but meh, no sweat if you can't"

  • whey4000 on 14/01/2019 - 14:02
    +1

    Weetbix

  • SupeNintendoChalmers on 14/01/2019 - 14:07

    Smashed Avo, with a drizzling off Olive Oil on wholemeal bread

  • eurodave on 14/01/2019 - 14:18
    +3

    Spanish breakfast…
    Toast with tomato grated down to a liquid, with olive oil and garlic and a coffee.
    It doesn't sound that great on paper, but its really delicious…

    • NaRaSaRang on 14/01/2019 - 16:08

      sounds delishy actually, perhaps with a bit of salt and pepper.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2019 - 19:48
      +1

      No, not that great on paper. I think I'd prefer it on toast.

  • doodo477 on 14/01/2019 - 14:25

    10g flakseeds.
    25g soy protein isolate + water.
    200g froozen blue berries
    1 cup black coffee.

    • ihbh on 16/01/2019 - 21:16

      How did you come up with this breakfast mix? Not criticizing - mine has similarities.

      • doodo477 on 16/01/2019 - 23:59

        Was obese the early part of my life from 20 to 34. Friends around me had heart stint's put into their hearts to remove calcification. Three were not that lucky, and died. One died from cancer complications.

        My stats :
        Age: 36
        Height: 166 cm
        Weight: From 93 kg to 60 kg

        I didn't want to die, so lost the weight (after loss and regain prior 3 times) so this time wanted to keep the weight off.

        The flakseed's are there for the 18:3 (n–3) Alpha-Linolenic acid to increase the leptin expression. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5944250/].

        25g (Taken 3 times per day) soyprotein isolate.

        To:
        Manage appetite regulation: [https://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/bitstream/2440/103606/2/02whole.pdf]
        Boost/improve LBM:[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22215165]
        High cost of metabolizing protein 30% vs fat 0% and carb 4%.
        Help with HDL/Lipid managment:[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16046715]

        Though during weight maintenance it seems like protein isn't as helpful as weight loss:
        Protein supplements after weight loss: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28679554]

        The 200g of froozen blue berries where to induce Dietary Induced Thermogenesis [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6164046]. Also to act as a anti-oxidant.

        Recently, have replaced the foozen blue berries (monosaccharides, disaccharides (simple sugars)) with polysaccharides as recently got some blood work done and was a bit of a surprised with the higher triglycerides than I expected. Turn's out that a high carb diet can still induce De novo lipogenesis [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10744780] if your sugar to starch ratio is above 60%. In my case it was 80%. So the blue berries where replaced with sweet potato's and potato's to reduce DNL, and has been going well.

        Have B12/K2 supplements each day to cover the lack of meat in the diet. Have Salmon once a week.

        • doodo477 on 17/01/2019 - 00:27

          I don't take any nut's even though they are a good source of minerals they still cause weight gain [http://www.vegsource.com/news/2012/08/nuts-weight-gain-its-worse-than-we-thought.html]

        • ihbh on 17/01/2019 - 13:05

          Over the last few years I've been gradually going to a whole food, plant based diet. Vitasoy soy milk has B12 supplements and where I get mine.

          • doodo477 on 17/01/2019 - 14:21

            @ihbh: Vita soy is good, though I think you're better supplementing with B12/K2 directly as most people are deficient and requires a large dosage to bring the body's blood plasma, and also muscle storage back to normal.

            Stay away from calcium supplementation or calcium fortification in food as calcium phosphate have been shown to increase incident of CHD. To get the most out of any calcium you need to have your K2/Omega 3/Protein to help with the transport of the calcium into the bone.

            Also don't listen to me. Please go to a bulk billing doctor and get your cholesterol/bloody work check done and then take it to a Nutritionist to help you create a diet plan to cover any deficient's you may be lacking.

            Said the same to my Dad and his blood work's came back and he didn't have sufficient protein in his diet.

  • Sassenach on 14/01/2019 - 14:48
    +3

    Porterhouse Steak and coffee with cream

  • dumvamp on 14/01/2019 - 14:58
    +1

    Glass of milk and a selection of pain killers

  • videlity on 14/01/2019 - 15:54
    +1

    No breakfast, haven't had breakfast for years. First meal is lunch at noon.

  • Feddex on 14/01/2019 - 16:08

    1 banana, big handful frozen raspberries, 3-4 raw eggs, 1/4 cup water/milk, blended in bullet blender (trust me you can't tell it's got raw egg in it, just try it!)

  • Tames71 on 14/01/2019 - 16:09
    +1

    Cereal and milk. up and go.

  • MiaSanMia on 14/01/2019 - 16:17
    +1

    Chicken fried rice, or a bowl of noodles.

    P/S: Living my life to the fullest now in Sai Gon!

  • Scrooge McDuck on 14/01/2019 - 16:53
    +1

    3 pages and not 1 🐱 joke!?

    Glad to see OzBargain is in safe hands!!

  • fratzhaus on 14/01/2019 - 16:55

    Glass of refrigerated/iced water with pink salt and lemon
    Yakult
    yogurt (chobani if i find a good deal)
    Metamucil for a laugh

  • AlienC on 14/01/2019 - 17:04

    Usually toast, cereal, tofu or potatoes.

    Sometimes just milk or water if I am still full from the night before.

  • MoonlapseVertigo on 14/01/2019 - 17:07
    +8

    a single plum, floating in perfume, served in a man's hat

  • abuch47 on 14/01/2019 - 17:18
    +1

    dejavu with this question every year.

    beakfast half cup oats, half cup greek yog, half cup of seasonal fruit, half a cup of granola plus a two shot coffee.

    lunch a whole meal ie last nights leftovers or 2 viet rolls, spring rolls

    snacks carmen cocunut protein bar, cheese wheel

    arvo 3 eggs on toast or a bagel often with cream cheese then a protein smoothie with creatine plus a decaf viet coffee

    dinner cooked meal or leftovers from last night.

    desert very rarely weis bar or chocolate or icecream.

    some of these meals are swapped for each other but that is very close to last four years lifestyle.

    train 1-2 week full body, work 50 hours a week construction struggle to gain weight at 6'0.

    its expensive yo.

    • Sage on 15/01/2019 - 02:42

      dejavu with this question every year.

      This hasn't been asked before.

    • CalmLemons on 15/01/2019 - 12:00

      someone wants to live.

      • abuch47 on 15/01/2019 - 13:55

        is that snark due to the healthy diet?

  • Godric on 14/01/2019 - 17:22
    +1

    Misery

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 14/01/2019 - 17:24
    +1

    2 eggs scrambled with spinach, bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes either in a bowl or in 2 slices of toast alternating.

  • Bullion78 on 14/01/2019 - 17:32
    +2

    Almost everyday now for 4 to 5 years ive eaten 2 meals a day. Breakfast around 11am is an omelette with some type of meat inside depending on what's on the fridge most commonly bacon, salami or leftover chicken. Some cheese and maybe some rocket. Plus several cups of black coffee scattered throughout the morning. Never have i been healthier and my blood results ie: HbA1c, cholestoral levels and body fat percentage/muscle mass is testement to that.

    The last 3 decades of conventional nutritional advice has been a flat out lie.

    • Klogg86 on 15/01/2019 - 10:19

      One of the best replies on this thread.

      Black coffee is great, but I find too much caffeine kills productivity, so I have decaf made by aeropress.

      Are you picky on coffee by any chance? Curious to see if you have a particular style you prefer (assuming you drink it black)

      • Bullion78 on 15/01/2019 - 23:39
        +1

        I can drink any black coffee, I'm not fussy. Occasionally i will do it bulletproof, and sometimes I'll blitz it with coconut oil which is also a good change up. I have been enjoying the pod deals from republica that was posted on here.

        I probably should add that i am type 1 diabetic so eating ultra low carb is crucial to my wellbeing and managing my disease. Of course it's knowledge that I've had to discover for myself along the way as the last place i was ever likely to get it was from my endocrinologist (diabetes doc).

    • Chewiebacca on 15/01/2019 - 10:38

      Sounds almost exactly like my diet, although I don't put meat inside my omelettes but I'll have a protein shake instead, and my other meal is always a meat/fish meal. Can attest, my blood results last time I checked (bit over 6 months ago) were great, all in combination with 4-5 weekly sessions at the gym.

  • stig on 14/01/2019 - 17:47
    +1

    My two delicious regulars:
    - frozen banana, spinach, almond milk, water, chia seed and protein powder smoothie (~315 calories)
    - oats, water, chia seeds and protein powder (~300 calories)

  • Whomastadon on 14/01/2019 - 19:41
    +1

    No sugar no carbs master race reporting in.

    5 eggs scrambled, sometimes with spinach,danish feta and avacado.
    quad shot latte
    kombucha

  • Alex1137 on 14/01/2019 - 19:56

    Coffee and 3 weetbix with brown sugar. Not great, I know but too lazy in the morning.

  • AyjeofSpades on 14/01/2019 - 21:58
    +1

    Jar of chia seeds, oats, milk, a few frozen berries.

  • r3volt on 14/01/2019 - 22:34
    +1

    2 whole eggs, cup of eggwhites, 1 piece of wholemeal toast with avo, tomatos and spinach. Black coffee

  • jenkemjunkie on 14/01/2019 - 23:49
    +4

    600ml Farmers Union iced Coffee and a durry, maybe bong

    Always rip a good turd after

  • bringbring on 15/01/2019 - 00:54

    cones

  • Ononono on 15/01/2019 - 01:40

    Usually just a protein shake. On special days I get a sausage roll and iced coffee breaka. Rather die younger than eat chia seeds and kale kombucha whatever crap everyday

  • [Deactivated] on 15/01/2019 - 07:41
    +1

    Rolled oats and almond milk

  • demoiree on 15/01/2019 - 08:00
    +1

    Malaysian style
    soft boiled eggs with kaya toast

    • llllllllllllll on 15/01/2019 - 13:05

      Where do you get the Kaya jam?

      • blehgg on 16/01/2019 - 12:18

        any asian grocer

  • zqipz on 15/01/2019 - 09:01

    granola style cereal (50g) on lite milk or a piece of toast at home.
    barista coffee on the way to work.

  • Maverick911 on 15/01/2019 - 09:28

    Lowan's Original Harvest Muesli, blueberries, yogurt, banana and a couple of billys. Wake and bake.

  • BuyoTheCat on 15/01/2019 - 09:46

    My breakfast is a cup of coffee.

  • Strikingviking on 15/01/2019 - 09:50

    Smoothie with oats, watermelon, ginger, chia seeds, lsa mix, strawberries, blueberries, carrot and celery.

  • Klogg86 on 15/01/2019 - 10:17
    +2

    Either 4 eggs with feta cheese, or no breakfast if I'm fasting.
    Will frequently fast until 5pm (about 2 to 3 days a week).

    I also do 3 day fasts every 6 months or so.

    • ihbh on 16/01/2019 - 21:25

      Is the fasting for health and or longevity?

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