Fact. Those who eat breakfast succeed on multiple levels including higher energy, increased weight loss, and lower amount of headaches. Fact. Breakfast doesn't need to be a full course meal. I just got done reading this article and I feel like plugging breakfast.
http://www2.newsadvance.com/lifestyles/2011/jul/28/dietician-knows-value-health-breakfast-ar-1200342/
So, it's pretty simple; eat breakfast, see results. It doesn't matter if its in season, off season, out of sport, or whatever. Eating something after waking up or early in the day starts our metabolism's motor. This allows us to either start burning calories earlier (for those wanting weight loss) or gives us a better appetite throughout the day to eat more or eat better (for those wanting to gain weight).
Here's my favorite part; breakfast can be anything you want it to be! A lot of people get stuck on having only breakfast type foods for breakfast. I say, "why not expand!" I like to eat noodles, rice, leftover dinner, sandwiches, cold pizza, and the list goes on! It's great to eat a nice balanced breakfast that includes at least one fruit and tries to incorporate vegetables, but that can be hard to do sometimes. Eating breakfast always beats not eating breakfast...always.
So grab that granola bar, glass of milk, PB&J, banana, fruit snacks, bowl of pasta, cold pizza and/or yogurt. Eat that breakfast and see results.
Question: if I work out in the morning when should I be eating breakfast? Before, during, or after the workout? And what should I be eating for said breakfast?
ReplyDeleteThanks for asking Brett!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should always eat something after practice. Preferably within 30 min to maximize recovery. Eating during is not usually a good idea unless its a long practice, then bring some raisins, a banana, or a granola bar to get down on your water break. Eating before practice is always a preference. I practiced so early that I could not get down food in enough time without upsetting my stomach at practice. So if you're eating before, make sure you have enough time (about 30-40 min) before getting to practice.
You should look for low fat protein sources (ham, egg whites or eggs, skim milk), fruit, and a lot of hydration (juice, water, milk). Also, get a solid carbohydrate source like wheat toast with jam, oatmeal, granola with skim milk, or a bagel.
Hope this helps! Keep up the questions!