CHALLENGE #10: 1/19 - 22 Days of Fitness & Health

BumpJackie

Eat Breakfast. Sure, you’ve heard it a million times: Breakfast’s the most important meal of the day. But just why is it so important? Not only does it set the tone for metabolic function, skipping out on it will probably leave you cranky and tired earlier in the day. Not a fan of a big breakfast? Go light. Try some fresh seasonal fruit and yogurt, topped off with chopped organic nuts and seeds. The nuts and seeds will slow down the burn of the fruit’s sugars. If morning sickness is really getting to you during the first two trimesters, boost your diet with high-protein snacks. Make a bowl of oatmeal and stir in flaxseed or hemp seeds, cinnamon, and your choice of a light sweetener (like maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey) -- Latham Thomas, author of Mama Glow and founder of MamaGlow.com.

 

What are your favorite go-to breakfasts?

ajbook

Oatmeal lover here!!  Another favorite go-to is whole wheat toast, english muffin, or tortilla with peanut butter & banana.  Mmmmmm I love a healthy breakfast

rastrau

I seem to be hungry all the time, so where I once used to coast until lunchtime, breakfast is now a must for me. I don't have a lot of time in the mornings (I am perpetually late, here's hoping baby doesn't follow suit) so I tend to go with instant oatmeal, toast, greek yogurt or something like a croissant. If I'm really feeling peckish, I'll duck out of work to go grab a bacon and egg sandwich from a cafe around the corner.

Lynnja616

Eggs (I buy Omega-3 eggs)- scrambled or over-medium with hot sauce and a slice of whole grain toast

Oat bran (made with almond milk, cinnamon, a little protein powder and 1 T natural peanut butter)

Protein shake (frozen banana, protein powder, almond milk, cinnamon, berries, 1 T natural peanut butter)

Overnight oats (1/4 c old fashioned oats, 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/3 cup almond milk, 1 T chia seeds, 1/2 banana sliced, cinnamon, 1 T natural peanut butter stirred in the a.m.)

blinnea23

Oatmeal lately, it's great for breast milk production! Whole wheat bagel, or toast and eggs

i__3peachyrings

I make sure to have at least 2 eggs every morning. It's getting tougher as morning sickness kicks in, though.

jaydamuhindra

I don't like oatmeal but I try to eat it often as it is healthy and good for milk production. I also eat egg (whites) and wheat toast or if I have a busy morning I grab a granola bar and some fruit

HBirdie

I would never skip breakfast! It's my favorite meal I usually eat shredded wheat, but I like oatmeal, too. And scrambled egs.

jasrun80

I often eat fruit or kid leftovers,,, I know,,, gross! BUT,,, I recently made fruit & but bars that are irresistible & nutrient PACKED! easy as can be,, just smash nuts, dried fruits, buy flax seed (crushed) (or any mealy type super food) and mix with honey or natural syrup like maple,, bake in a tray at 350 for 20 minutes & cut up once cooled but before too hard! addicted to healthy food!!!

HarleyKins

Lately I'm on an English muffin and crunchy peanut butter kick. Keeps me full throughout the morning and through workouts. No need for snacking!