The Power of Breakfast

Yes, everything you're heard about breakfast is absolutely true. It is the only meal you should be sure to eat even if you're not hungry. Your last time skipping it should be the last time you ever do. Allow me to explain why:

It is the least expensive meal to make and anchors your diet by smoothing out your blood sugar levels for the rest of the day. In practical terms, this means you're less likely to find yourself famished later and binge on more calorie-laden and expensive food.

Also, psychologically it gets you immediately back on track after a disastrous calorie day. Feeling guilty about guzzling beer and stuffing your face with cake in a 3000 calorie orgy the night before? Get up and plant the flag with your power breakfast the following morning. You'll already start feeling better and forgive yourself for letting go for a night. I can't tell you how empowering it feels to be at a party where people are asking about your weight loss while you're eating like some kind of freakish pig because you have the confidence that you'll be back on your plan first thing in the morning. You're in full control of your body. You're just taking the night off because you can.

Remember, the battle isn't won or lost in one night. Weekly weight averages are your metrics, so one night of bacchanalian revelry here and there can be pretty easily offset.

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