Step One: Breakfast

As my student fitness journey begins I have quickly come to understand how important breakfast really is. Being a student, I wake up a little later and get dressed really quickly then I’m off to start my day. I never use to eat breakfast until I made it to my destination whether it be at work or school, I would just buy it once I arrived.

It was recommended to me to try eating breakfast as soon as I wake up. When I mean breakfast I’m not talking about eggs, toast and bacon. When I say breakfast I’m referring to one that is filled with carbohydrates. A prime example would be cereal which is also what I have been eating lately. 
 

A single bowl of cereal can contain on average 15-30g of carbohydrates. You may think to yourself, well since I am trying to lose weight should I not stay away from carbs? The answer is no! When eating a nice healthy bowl of cereal in the morning it does a couple of things for your body.

For starters, it keeps your metabolism steady. When your first wake up and your body needs energy your body is going to get it somewhere. If you eat breakfast it gives your body a head start at breaking down those carbs and knows it is going to have to work throughout the day. On the other hand, if you don’t consume anything for breakfast, then your body tries to conserve its energy since it thinks it’s going to need it later.

Since your body has received some food it does provide quite the energy boost. I guarantee that you will have a better morning, especially if you’re not a morning person like I am. Eating breakfast also prevents one from binging. Even if you don’t eat breakfast and a couple of calories are saved, you will most likely want to snack on something that is filled with fats and calories to fill the cravings you have from missing the meal.

All-in-all it just seems like a better idea to eat breakfast makes you a happier person on those early days, kick starts your metabolism and prevents you from binging throughout the day (especially on bad things!).