Eat a Great Breakfast to Get the Fuel You Need!

Hi Fabulous Traveler,

I know you've heard it a hundred times, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day”, “Eat breakfast to feel a boost of energy that lasts the entire day!”

But let me tell you this:

If you don’t eat breakfast in the morning, you’ll feel excessive hunger later in the day that causes overeating that more than makes up for the calories skipped at breakfast.

So eat breakfast, Fabulous Traveler, you’ll become more energized and as an added bonus, you’ll lose those extra pounds you just couldn't shed.

But not all breakfasts are created equal.

Avoid the artificially colored, sugary, highly refined cereals at all costs! You will find them to be appealing and attractive because they’re promising you a lot of energy for the day, in addition to the cute cartoons jumping out just craving your attention.

If you’re having cereal or bread for breakfast, substitute the refined, processed option with the whole-grain option.

Quick Options for Breakfast

What’s the easiest, high quality breakfast protein that takes just minutes to cook? Eggs! Fry ‘em , scramble ‘em, in under five minutes!

Tired of eggs? Some other healthy protein-rich options:

• A large apple or banana with a spoonful of peanut butter
• A handful of almonds or walnuts
• A small carton of plain, low sugar yogurt
• Smoked salmon or turkey slice

Breakfast items to avoid

Doughnuts, waffles, pancakes, and sweet starches are "sugar crash" foods. They will cause your energy to spike and then deplete you, draining you of power and also making you hungry again within two hours, right about the time the office candy jar starts winking at you.

Keep this checklist in mind while shopping:

☐ Complex carbohydrates from whole grains

☐ Quality protein

☐ Low sugar (look for less than 10 grams/serving)

This Week's One Habit

Your habit is simple. Eat a great, high protein breakfast. Do it for three days.

Ready? Press the "I Accept" button below:

Preparation is key. Go to the supermarket today (or order online) and get enough oatmeal, eggs, and fruit to have a power-packed breakfast every day for the whole week.

Fuel for vivacity

When you go on a long road trip, the first thing you do is fuel your car with gas. Let this great breakfast be your fuel for the day, giving you the energy you need to be creative, alert, and engaged. Bye bye morning slump - hellooo vivacity!

By ordering healthy foods for the whole week, you make it incredibly easy to get started.

That's it for now, Fabulous Traveler. In our next letter, we'll talk about the next step in making your life even better!