1. They are breakfast skimpers or skippers<\/p>\n
Skipping a meal to lose\u00a0 weight sounds like a good idea. After all, consuming fewer calories is the idea, and why not start first thing in the morning? But, in actuality,\u00a0breakfast skimpers are\u00a0more prone to gain weight that those who take time to “break the fast”\u00a0with a substantial morning meal. So, as for what overweight people have in common, skipping breakfast is at the top of the list. Let’s take a look at the other eight.<\/p>\n
2. Eat and chew too fast; take big bites<\/p>\n
3. Don\u2019t drink enough water each day<\/p>\n
4. Get little, if any exercise<\/p>\n
5. Like refined and sweet foods<\/p>\n
6. Use fermented products like vinegar, mustard, pickles, & cheese<\/p>\n
7. Use salt freely<\/p>\n
8. Like caffeine drinks like coffee, tea, and colas; also like to indulge in chocolate<\/p>\n
9. Are nibblers; constantly eating<\/p>\n
So, before I really step on anyone’s toes and address the chocolate issue, let’s get back to breakfast. Many don’t realize its importance, but\u00a0a healthy breakfast has a host of benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A 10 year study of adults and children showed that people who eat breakfast are less irritable, more efficient, more energetic and have better test scores. Research has also linked healthy breakfasts with less chronic disease, increased longevity, better health and<\/em> weight loss!<\/p>\n Why would eating breakfast help one shed extra pounds? Number one, it helps to reve up the metabolism, and you will actually burn more calories rather than holding onto them as when in a\u00a0fasting mode. Eating breakfast controls weight by\u00a0preventing mid-morning hunger and\u00a0promoting regular meals. When coupled with drinking adequate water, it stops the urge to snack between meals.<\/p>\n So, why not jump start your day with breakfast! Some people just can\u2019t face food in the morning. The likely reason is a heavy evening meal or\u00a0late-night snack the night before. Others may say there’s just not enough time for breakfast, so they may grab a cup of coffee and a donut.\u00a0Try eating light in the evening, even skipping supper and drinking herb tea if you’re really serious about losing weight.<\/p>\n What is a healthy breakfast? Cultures may vary, but a good breakfast consists of 1\/3 to \u00bd of daily calories You may have heard the wise saying,\u201d Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and supper like a pauper.\u201d<\/p>\n What does a healthy breakfast look like?<\/p>\n