Lets talk about Breakfast!!!

I want to talk a little about breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day and should actually be your biggest meal of the day.  You wake up, you need energy to start and go on with your day and need to start that ever burning metabolism that you have (whether you believe its slow or not).  Today for breakfast I had my morning staple, I have this almost every single day and it doesn't get old for me, though  I am not like everyone else, others may need to switch it up a bit to keep them happy and from getting bored.  Because I am in my bulking phase and trying to gain muscle for my competition I am eating a little more than most, but here is what I had- 1/2c plain oatmeal with 1tbsp wheat germ (for folic acid) and 1 tbsp ground flax seed (for healthy fats) and 7 cut medium strawberries along with 6 egg whites and 1/2 egg yolk.

Now I want you all to start with something new today, if you do not eat breakfast regularly, lets start with today.  If you do eat breakfast regularly and its not a healthy and clean as it should be, lets start with that change then.  Eat your breakfast within about 60 minutes upon waking.  I like to start with a glass of hot water and lemon before I eat too, as I feel like it flushes me out, but if like your morning black coffee thats fine too (no sugar or try stevia extract), just make sure to follow it up with twice the amount of water, as coffee is a diuretic. Have at least one protein and one complex carbohydrate.  Here are few examples: 

Protein for Breakfast- 

One Egg and 2-3 egg whites- you can fry them in a little olive oil, scramble them, poach them and cook them hard boiled(this is easier for on the fly and you can walk out the door)

1 scoop protein powder (now I will talk about protein powder a lot, so the best thing to do is to find one at your local vitamin store or I can give some recommendations if you would like and NOT all protein powders are the same, as you should be choosing one with little to no Carbs or Fat and you may have to try a few before you find one brand and flavor you like)

Ground Turkey or Ground Chicken Breast

3/4-1 cup- Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt with 1/3 cup of your favorite fruit (berries are best)

Complex Carbohydrates for Breakfast-

1/3-1/2 scoop Oatmeal- NOT THE INSTANT FLAVORED KIND (this is loaded with sugars)

Whole Grain Bread- (I like Ezekiel bread as it is gluten free and low in sodium and they also offer bagels and english muffins too)

3/4-1 cup Whole Grain Cereal- Whole Grain cereals are ok moderation- try Shredded wheat, Kashi Go Lean, Ezekiel Cereal or Granola (make sure it is low in sugar)

You can also make protein pancakes with some fruit on top. (**let me know if you want the recipe, I have a few)

Now, try this every morning, if you slip, just get back on track the next day, until you make healthy breakfast a habit. Soon enough you will be feeling energized and awake in the morning, ready to start your day and take on what ever life throws at you.