I’m curious what everyone’s go-to breakfast is when you’re trying to lose weight. Any ideas that are low-calorie but still filling? I need some fresh inspiration for my meals. Thanks in advance.
I skip breakfast entirely. That way, I can enjoy a bigger dinner, which helps me feel satisfied at the end of the day.
Shane said:
I skip breakfast entirely. That way, I can enjoy a bigger dinner, which helps me feel satisfied at the end of the day.
Same here. I just stick to tea in the morning and nothing else.
Shane said:
I skip breakfast entirely. That way, I can enjoy a bigger dinner, which helps me feel satisfied at the end of the day.
Yep, it’s the easiest way to cut down on calories for me.
I usually have 1/4 cup of oatmeal with 1/2 cup of almond milk, some cinnamon, walnuts, raisins, and a drizzle of honey. It comes out to about 400 calories.
Half a cup of cottage cheese with a little jam or honey, plus a half cup of almond milk in my coffee. It’s usually around 165-195 calories, depending on how much jam or honey I use. My daily goal is 1550 calories, so I keep breakfast light to save room for later in the day.
I aim for 400 calories for breakfast since my daily target is 1500.
Ashby said:
I aim for 400 calories for breakfast since my daily target is 1500.
That sounds great. What does your typical breakfast look like?
Ashby said:
I aim for 400 calories for breakfast since my daily target is 1500.
That sounds great. What does your typical breakfast look like?
I usually have two eggs, a slice of sprouted bread (the thin Ezekiel one with 70 calories), a pat of butter on the toast, and a sliced Evercrisp apple.
It’s really filling too. The trick is to spend your calories on food that’s nutritious and satisfying. For example, one cookie has the same calories as a chicken thigh, but the chicken gives you protein and energy, while the cookie just makes you want more sugar.
I mix it up: avocado and egg on sourdough, Kodiak oatmeal, Oikos yogurt with berries and protein granola, or egg bites. Lots of options. Do you know how many calories you need each day to stay in a deficit?
I’ve lost 38 lbs so far, and here’s what I like for breakfast:
- One or two eggs, a slice of whole-grain toast, and half a plate of salad or veggies. Sometimes I do sweet potato with Greek yogurt and berries or oatmeal with peanut butter and mixed berries.
- Breakfast burritos with eggs, cheese, veggies, and a low-calorie wrap.
- Sometimes I just do a big salad with chickpeas and crackers.
Focusing on veggies and fiber keeps me full, and it’s worked really well for me.
I keep it simple with one fried egg and a third of a can of baked beans.
My breakfast is usually around 500-600 calories, depending on whether I go for pancakes or toast.
I have two slices of bread and a cup of soy milk with protein powder. It’s about 400-450 calories, depending on the toppings I use.
I go with a Yubi protein bar. It’s 99 calories, low in sugar, and keeps me full until lunch.
I have three scoops of protein mixed with water, about 415 calories. Sometimes I switch to almond or soy milk and add a banana. I work out in the mornings, so I like starting the day with something protein-heavy. It’s quick, easy, and keeps me going until lunch.
My breakfast is usually around 300-400 calories. I aim to stay under 1400 calories for the day.
I work early shifts from 6:00 to 2:30, so breakfast is just a cup of coffee. At work, I drink 1-2 liters of water and have cold coffee with protein powder (140-200 calories). This leaves me with plenty of calories for meals at home, like a tuna salad or a bowl of lean quark with berries. My daily calorie target is around 1500, and this routine helps me stick to it while staying full.