YIKES! The Effects Of Skipping Breakfast…Worth It or Not? 

It is very individual- everyone is different and has body autonomy to do what they wish! Take what advise you like and feel free to leave there rest. It's okay if you disagree with me!

@ColleenChristensen wouldn't say I completely disagree with you, and I like your recommendations for easy and quick breakfasts! I'm big on protein bars and smoothies.

I'm never hungry in the mornings so sometimes I just drink coffee or the breakfast essentials protein mix in whole milk. I try to throw in a protein bar, but sometimes it just sounds so unappetizing. 😅

I get you, Im always starving in the morning. I eat with my kids at 5pm, then thats usually it till breakast, so Im always ready for it! But if I eat dinner later when the kids are in bed, which happens occasionally if my husband and I want to have a 'date night' kind of meal, Im not really hungry in the morning. All depends on the day.

I don’t eat breakfast until about 11am and lunch at 2 and dinner at 6 lol so do I skip breakfast? Technically 😂😂

Exactly! Never be ashamed to fuel yourself!!! So glad this gave you the validation you were needing. Keep up the great work! 🥰

No literally same I feel so big for eating breakfast because no one does

You are so kind! Thank you! I’m proud of you for pursuing healing through food freedom!! You are amazing! 🥰

So glad you found the video helpful! I’m happy you’ve added breakfast back into your day and are seeing the benefits!! Great job! 🥰🙌

Totally a real struggle I'm sorry that's happening to you! Maybe give a smoothie or protein shake a try? That can be easier on the tummy!

@@ColleenChristensen Thank you for responding! I will try that!

XOXO! You're so sweet-❤️ you too! Checkout the description, you can download my app, The SociEATy, where I do all of my coaching!

Weeeeee! you're so welcome! It's such a fun breakfast!

You are so welcome! Glad you are going to get back into the breakfast routine!!! There are so many great options out there to explore. 🥰

You are so sweet! Thanks for watching! 🥰

So glad you've found what works best for you and your own journey with leukemia- sending hugs!

Hey there! Sending hugs! I'd highly recommend reaching out to your parents to discuss any struggles with food- they can help you find the appropriate support and guidance!

I am thrilled to hear this!!!! Kudos to you for putting in the work and seeking out food freedom!!! You are amazing! 🥰

That’s good too! Eating something within a few hours of waking is great. Glad you aren’t skipping breakfast! 🙌

That yogurt sounds amazing! This is a great light breakfast to grab and go on busy mornings! If your hunger cues aren’t awake in the morning, try using a little “practical hunger” so you aren’t starving later. Something like yogurt, protein shake, or protein bar is good for when you aren’t super hungry. 🥰

Ugh you're so sweet! It's totally normal to not feel hunger cues especially at the beginning of the process or perhaps when sick. This is when we use practical hunger- using our brains to guide us VS physical cues. We have a whole lesson on this in the app!

I have the same issue! My meds make it so I don’t know I’m hungry until I’m crying and don’t know why lol. For me, here is what helps. Don’t use your intuition/hunger cues to decide whether to MAKE lunch, but once you’ve made it and it’s portioned out and on your plate and you’re sitting down and have taken one bite, then that’s when you start listening to your hunger cues. That way the executive functioning stuff is all out of the way. ADHD meds make your hunger a bit less, and it also gives you a executive functioning boost, so if you normally rely on being starving to motivate you to get food, it is going to be a whole different ballgame to make your food using your medication to help you self motivate. In my experience, even if I don’t have an appetite, once I start eating I can tell I needed it lol. And if it feels like too much food when you’re actually eating it, you can put it away for later and plan to make less next time. So you’re still listening to your hunger but you’re also turning down the volume on the executive issues that also might affect your eating. Also, if you’re like me, try to eat early, like have a big lunch and eat supper on the early side. Idk if you’re like me, but my gut says to restrict in the morning when I have willpower and my meds are helping me, but that just makes me overeat in the evening. If I eat more than the bare minimum early in the day, I still feel kind of stuffed by bedtime when my meds wear off, and I end up right on target for the right amount of food in a day.

XOXO! Thanks for being here!

i notice i feel like my body doesnt get hungry in the morning because i would eat so much food the night before. and I would eat sk much food the night before bc it helps me fall asleep. There were a few days where i forced myself to eat breakfast but then still i would get hungry late at night even though i had eaten 3 proper meals throughout the day. Idk but having a stuffed stomach helps me sleep so much better than just normally satiated. Is it a habit i just need to learn to break overtime?

Personally I found that eating in the morning actually resulted in me being hungry in the morning after a bit. So maybe try to eat something small when you get up for like a week and reevaluate from there.

Oh well I have breakfast and have a snack by 10 sometimes

You're so welcome!

Maybe try getting some protein bars or protein shakes to keep in your dorm room! That will help get a little something in your stomach and give you a boost. 🥰

Protein smoothies are quick and easy! What sort of tips are you looking for?

Wonderful!!! I love to hear it! 🙌🥰

Woohoo!!!! So glad to have you on board!! 🥰

Ooooh I gotta try that! Chocolate cherry sounds DELISH!

Yum! That sounds tasty!

Excellent!! That is a great light breakfast choice for when you aren’t super hungry. 🙌🥰

Overnight oats are so dang good! Glad you found a breakfast you enjoy and no longer skip it! Awesome work! 🥰

I don't recommend ignoring your body's cues! And like I mentioned in the video our bodies prefer consistent fuel throughout the day. Overall fasting as a diet rule isn't something I recommend!

Eating breakfast is super beneficial. A high protein breakfast actually fuels your body better earlier in the day so that when lunch time rolls around, you're not starving and don't usually feel like you need to eat as much! I'm not a dietician or anything, but I've both heard it said a lot and felt the effects of this practice. I really like making high protein waffles or eggs and bacon or sausage with veggies for breakfast

Get that hydration in if it makes you feel your best! I'm a coffee first girlie HAHA!

I'm thirsty in the morning too

Hey there! Here’s a freebie for you! It’s a video that explains the difference between IE and just not dieting! I hope you enjoy!! pages.colleenchristensennutrition.com/not-dieting-vs-no-food-rules-video

Yeap! At least, as far as what I saw on the view count ☺

Wahooooo!

Hi there! Many of my videos are a mix of educational and vlog style!

Haterrrrrrrr🙄

@denimhart9713 no hate at all. Not knowing that Colleen is doing a mix of educational and blog style, the title is misleading for me and that was disappointing because I was searching for more information-dense content. Also critical feedback can be helpful I think. That doesn't mean that I don't respect the person that creates this content. Colleen can handle my critic, so maybe you can, too. 🙂

@@ColleenChristensen Yea, I adore your videos Colleen