Tuesday, October 1, 2013

A really good breakfast

So lately I have been eating a lot better in the mornings. I went through a stage where I wasn't eating all that well. I either had a Starbucks cheese danish or some kind of breakfast burrito with a lot of cheese and potato; it probably wasn't the best way to start my morning and it also explains why I gained weight during that period of my life.Thank god my metabolism was better in high school and college because I ate Jack in the Box mozzarella sticks and curly fires dipped in ranch dressing ever.single.morning. 
Anyways, I was really unhappy with my employment situation and food was kind of my only enjoyment at work. This year I set a goal for myself that I was going to start eating a lot better than I have been in the past. Don't get me wrong- I still enjoy my 'bad' food because I think life would be so bland without it, but I do know it's important to put better food into my body creating a healthier me. I have lost about 12 pounds in the past 5 months which may not be stellar but I can tell the difference! I have kind of reached a stopping point but am still hoping to shed about 5 more pounds to reach my goal weight. I refuse to take any pill or starve myself and I think just slowly over the next 5 months with eating right it should fall off. For breakfast I have changed my burritos and danishes to some type of fruit...basically a banana. I got really bored with it I'm not gonna lie. I mean I don't just have a banana but I will make smoothies or have a mango...but it's usually fruit and while it tastes good its not always that filling and doesn't give me that much fuel. I just can't think of any good ideas that are fast, healthy, and filling. I saw this idea on pinterest and had it today and it was really, really good! It also really filled me up and I wasn't hungry again until lunch. Here is the idea:

http://thechicbrulee.com/2013/04/11/almond-butter-rice-cakes/

So anyways, just thought I would share this good idea and please if you have any I am all ears!

5 comments:

  1. Ah I HATE breakfast! Every day I stand in the kitchen and think, "I hate breakfast. What the heck am I going to eat." So I usually do:

    1. A BLT (I dont know if you are a vegetarian) or a sandwich (PCF, protein carb fat!)
    2. Something like chopped up brussel sprouts and asparagus, rosemary and a few egg whites ( i dont love eggs but i force it down)
    3. A smoothie to hold me over until I can eat a snack or a lunch item
    4. Toast with avocado
    5. English Muffin with cottage cheese, tomato and cucumber
    6. Coffee and Nothing else

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    1. Oh my gosh...I'm not alone??? I Love love love your suggestions. The english muffin one sounds delicious! ! Also the egg whites with chopped veggies. I never thought of a blt fir breakfast! I think I will try all of these next week. Thank you!!!!

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    2. Oh my gosh...I'm not alone??? I Love love love your suggestions. The english muffin one sounds delicious! ! Also the egg whites with chopped veggies. I never thought of a blt fir breakfast! I think I will try all of these next week. Thank you!!!!

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  2. Oh yeah seriously, the english muffin one is to die for. and i sprinkle a little salt and pepper on it. i never get sick of that one- i thought you were going to think it was weird! my dad taught that one to me haha.

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    1. hahaha no it sounds amazinnnng. I love your comments :)

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