Lets talk Breakfast

**Chad** · 03-27-2008, 09:25 AM

We should all have an Egg McMuffin this week in honor of Herb Peterson, it's inventor, who just died.

**cybsball20** · 03-27-2008, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

Define "scoop of protein" - depending on what your protein is, it sounds intriguing...

Soy protein powder. I have Vanilla, Choc, and flavorless, mix it up to add another 30g.

**jdoggivjc** · 03-27-2008, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Phaedrus

There are two parts of my current work that I love more than anything else. First, I get paid to work out. Second, I have permission to eat at the dining facility. For $2.10, I get an "all-you-can-eat" breakfast buffet at 6:30 am. My choice of eggs cooked to order, omelettes, fresh fruit, including chopped mangos (my favorite), waffles, french toast, pancakes, oatmeal, grits, breakfast meats, potatoes done like 4 ways, etc, etc.

My current weight loss started almost immediately after I started eating these killer breakfasts.

A side benefit of my breakfasts, is I get to flirt with some of the local wildlife, who are bored out of their skulls that early in the morning.

I'd probably attribute that to the fact that when you eat breakfast, even if it's just something on the go, it does two things - 1. boosts your metabolism, so you burn more calories faster, and 2. makes you less hungry throughout the day. I gained 75 or so pounds in college, mostly because I rarely ate breakfast - I'd rather get the extra sleep in the morning. I'm pretty sure I wrecked my metabolism in college and is probably the reason why it's so incredibly difficult for me to cut the weight now, even when I eat healthier than when I did then, even though I'm now exercising, and even though I'm not even 30 yet.

**bos** · 03-27-2008, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Chad

We should all have an Egg McMuffin this week in honor of Herb Peterson, it's inventor, who just died.

I read the other day that 1-2 egg mcmuffins is actually better for you than a bagel with cream cheese. Who would have thought.

**jdoggivjc** · 03-27-2008, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Soy protein powder. I have Vanilla, Choc, and flavorless, mix it up to add another 30g.

Similar to whey protein, right?

**cybsball20** · 03-27-2008, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

Similar to whey protein, right?

Yeah, they are pretty similar, I generally just go with whats on sale.

**jdoggivjc** · 03-27-2008, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

I read the other day that 1-2 egg mcmuffins is actually better for you than a bagel with cream cheese. Who would have thought.

I'd say that an Egg McMuffin is probably the healthiest thing on the McDonald's menu outside of the salads. Besides the amount of sodium and the processed flour english muffin (which isn't that bad as long as it's not a staple of your diet), the ham, egg, and cheese really isn't that bad for you.

**isuno1fan** · 03-27-2008, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by balken

You had me until I saw "turkey bacon." What kind of masochist are you?

Don't knock it till you try it. I eat only turkey bacon here as well.

**balken** · 03-27-2008, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

I read the other day that 1-2 egg mcmuffins is actually better for you than a bagel with cream cheese. Who would have thought.

It is definitely better for your taste buds.

**CyGal** · 03-27-2008, 09:36 AM

Usually I have a bowl of cereal, but if I'm running behind I'll grab a bagel and cream cheese from Panera, donuts from Caseys or occationally a bacon, egg and cheese McGriddle.

**cybsball20** · 03-27-2008, 09:37 AM

If I had a choice it would be Casey's Breakfast Pizza every day!

**bos** · 03-27-2008, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by CyGal

Usually I have a bowl of cereal, but if I'm running behind I'll grab a bagel and cream cheese from Panera, donuts from Caseys or occationally a bacon, egg and cheese McGriddle.

Panera is proof to me that God loves me.

**CYKID** · 03-27-2008, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by isuno1fan

Don't knock it till you try it. I eat only turkey bacon here as well.

I start off the day with two eggs. I am trying to not eat potatoes or bread so much. I have tried the turkey brats w cheese, turkey bacon and sausage and they are pretty good. My wife is starting to use ground turkey breast instead of beef in anything we cook. I don't mind but it's $5 a pound.

**bos** · 03-27-2008, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by CYKID

I start off the day with two eggs. I am trying to not eat potatoes or bread so much. I have tried the turkey brats w cheese, turkey bacon and sausage and they are pretty good. My wife is starting to use ground turkey breast instead of beef in anything we cook. I don't mind but it's $5 a pound.

Yeah turkey in tacos, meatloaf, etc is really good and its hard to tell the difference sometimes. Turkey seems cheaper around here. If its on sale we buy more and freeze it. I didnt cut out red meat altogether but we definitely have upped our turkey and chicken intake.