When I eat breakfast I tend to eat more during the day than when I have my regular “breakfast”. I am not used to eating normal breakfast, I usually only have a large coffee with skimmed milk. Why do I eat more if I have breakfast?

I’m not sure how much you normally eat but I searched online for a time-line for eating. Eat breakfast within 30-1hr of waking. A snack 2.5hrs later. Lunch is 5hrs after breakfast. Another snack 2.5 hrs later. Dinner is 5 hrs after lunch. It’s really important to eat good that gives you energy.

I like to take a little of eastern medicine with this Ayurveda says something small and our largest meal should be from 10-2 because this is when our digestive systems fire is burning hottest you should eat your largest meal then. Also are you eating quick sugar with coffee and milk try having an apple or banana. These food will provide fuel for you instead of making you run on empty with caffeine

With breakfast you boost your metabolism. When having a breakfast at the start of the day, your body will gently remind you that it needs the fuel you have started giving it in the morning.

When you eat in the morning, you speed up the metabolism of your body. Therefore, your body will require more fuel through out the day (not necessary big meals). It’s like your body is a Porsche. It will take more to fill it up, but you will get great performance. The converse is also true. If you don’t eat a healthy breakfast, your body will slow down and your performance will lag. You will not only feel the effects but you will see them with weight gain.

When you eat breakfast you open your appetite, when you drink coffee only what you’re basically doing is almost intermittent fasting which is good, if you need it. Eating more doesn’t necessarily mean something bad, eating more fruits and veggies during the day doesn’t hurt for example

A couple of reasons: 1) I sometimes find once I break out of the fasting state it’s like breaking a seal. If I’ve been overeating a lot it can be easier to fast longer than to control my eating. Make sure you have a plan for what you are doing after you eat so boredom or depression don’t get the best of you. 2) If you are having carbs at breakfast then as your blood sugar comes back down from a temporary high, it can make you feel really hungry. Try a breakfast of only protein and fat, like an egg and cheese omelet.

Hey there, it seems that it might be that your metabolism is starting up with more energy to burn from ample food. Coffee and a bit of cream doesn’t have much protein, carbs, or fats in it, and is also a natural diuretic (meaning it makes water pass through you quicker) so it probably isn’t kick starting you’re system as much as a regular breakfast. If that’s the case, I would suggest allowing your body to eat more frequent, smaller portions. You won’t be overeating, and will be giving your body the nutrients it needs throughout the day! Best of luck to you!

Id say start small since you’re only used to a coffee, maybe add a fruit or a small sweet bread. Also once you get used to getting up and having that then maybe you can make some cereal or oatmeal or smoothies which are quick and filling. I hope that helps :)

Because when you have an actual breakfast you feel like you need more if you are already making some so you eat more than usual

To me it is more break - fast after 8 hours sleeping or some days I do eat after 16 hours fasting. Normally, I consume dense food and mor calories in breakfast simply as it gives me more energy during the day and focus.