The old maxim that says, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” still holds true, folks, even for dieters. Eating a big breakfast for weight loss may sound a little absurd, but it does actually work. And this is a cheap weight loss idea because it doesn’t imply that you simply add more calories to your breakfast, but that you shift some of the portions allotted for lunch and afternoon snacks to the early morning meal.
A study on obese women found that they lost significantly more weight when they consumed large portions in the morning that included approximately half of their entire day’s intake of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. This “big-breakfast technique” does not actually strain your budget because you aren’t buying additional cereals or bacon or milk and coffee; you are simply maintaining that normal amount of food intake per day, only shifting the portions to be larger at breakfast.
The research also discovered that cravings for sweets and high-calorie foods decrease significantly after a large morning meal. This lowered urge to eat stayed at a fairly constant rate throughout the day and until nighttime, even though caloric intake was merely a borderline 1,240 calories for the entire 24-hour period. Even greater news is that these women continued to lose weight all through the 4-month study period. Compared to others who took a light breakfast day after day, these women lost weight a whole lot faster.
So don’t try so hard to lose weight and cut down on all your meals. Chances are, you’ll crave for more calories later in the day if you do. Eat a big breakfast to get you going, and you’ll have fewer worries afterwards. And if you're short for time and have to rush off to work, try one of these amazing gizmos. I have one at home and it's made my life a lot easier.