Do you eat breakfast even if you don’t feel like it or wait until you’re hungry?

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Lawrence C.

I usually wait until I’m hungry to eat breakfast. I’ve always been a breakfast person, so I absolutely can’t live without it. But, like I was saying, I like to drink my water in the morning and then just relax a bit. Once I start getting hungry I’ll get up and eat a smaller part of my breakfast, like a granola bar or yogurt, as I cook an egg or eat some protein or something bigger to sustain me through the day!

Jairo S.

I try to eat before I’m hungry now so it can just be part of my routine. I used to wait until I got hungry but a routine seems to dictate eating before that happens.

Anna B.

I always eat breakfast. I’ve been doing it for so long, I can’t imagine a day without it. Also, I know that without breakfast, I’ll be annoyed (and annoying) the whole day long. It happens at times I don’t feel like eating in the morning, so then I just eat a handful of almonds, a banana or even just a slice of cheese - something to get me going.

Tony N.

I eat breakfast even when I don’t feel hungry because I know I need nourishment for my day. I also know that a good breakfast will keep me from craving junk food throughout the morning hours.

Jackie E.

I usually wait until I’m hungry but recently since I’ve been waking up early I put an extra effort to eat in the morning even if I am not hungry.

Emma Y.

I always eat breakfast, it does not matter what time it is. I think it is very good for you. Also to have food in your stomach.

Ashley R.

I don’t usually have breakfast as I don’t make time to do so with catching the bus to school and all that morning usually routine. I usually tend to become hungry around 10 o’clock. I always keep a bottle of water with me so I can drink during class instead of eat.

Emily A.

You know, I’ve actually been trying to figure this out myself. I’ve struggled with my weight for a long time and, honestly, I havent noticed a difference between fasting in the morning or always eating breakfast no matter what. I always drink coffee though! Lately , my approach has been to think about my day ahead, as well as my hunger levels at the time. I’m trying to be more mindful generally, and this is a big part of it. If I’m not hungry, but know I’ll be away from food for the day, I’ll eat a bit and try to bring something with me. If I’m starving, I eat! A big issue I had to overcome was mistaking thirst for hunger. I’m much better at it now. Water and coffee in the morning helps with that.

T Miris I.

I usually eat breakfast whether I’m Hungry or not. My breakfast obviously depends on how hungry I am but I know I’ll feel extremely hungry later if I don’t eat anything.

Britt E.

Some mornings, like this particular morning, my body just doesn’t feel ready for food. On these particular days I take it as a sign to fast until lunch and just have some tea with a little salt, lemon, and honey. If the thought of eating isn’t nauseating, maybe try a bulletproof coffee, which is what I usually do.

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