Have breakfast like a king - Never leave home going to work or for an early workout on an empty stomach. Have something hot to drink and foods high in protein in the morning. For those trying to lose that belly fat, try this for breakfast: 3 egg whites (with 1 or 2 egg yolks), 3 pieces of lean bacon (yes, REAL bacon fried without oil) or 1 chicken frank or 5-7 ounces of lean beef cuts (peppered and salted the night before) grilled or fried without oil (I'd prefer it to be well done), 2 slices of sugar-free wheat bread and 350 ml of Grapefruit juice (Preferably Ruby Red Grapefruit). I try to add 1 piece of fruit if I can like 1 banana or an apple. I also take 1 Vitamin C tablet immediately after having breakfast. I'll discuss more about the importance of taking just 1 vitamin, Ascorbic Acid, in our body and why Multivitamins is just a complete marketing hoax in another blog. I drink 1 regular serving of protein shake mixed with soy milk or low fat milk in the morning upon waking up to replenish lost nutrients if I'm in an extreme hurry. Whole Wheat cereals mixed with berry fruits are a vitamin packed way to start your day as well. Combine it with soy milk so it gives you a breakfast high in protein and iron.
Protein helps suppress hunger and keeps you full for 4-6 hours depending on your amount of protein requirements. Again, it's OK to eat plenty of food in the morning since your stomach has not had anything to eat in the last 8-12 hours at the very least. This avoids early fatigue and nausea early in the day. It also keeps your head cool and calm the entire day. You'll eventually burn everything you had during breakfast by lunch or mid afternoon. Preparation of food for breakfast is also key, so I'll put in another blog the importance of packing up the right type of food in your ref and food storage a day before at the very least so you'll avoid dropping by McJunk, I mean McDonalds, before going to work or working out. Lastly, don't drink anything cold upon waking up for the next 3 hours. Drinking cold drinks in the morning tends to store more fats in the stomach makes your belly look flabby and unevenly proportioned. Lukewarm or warm drinks are good for the body.
Next up: Having lunch like a queen and Dinner like a pauper.
*I'm off to the gym now right after writing this blog for a power packed and intense workout.
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