Guest guest Posted January 14, 2004 Report Share Posted January 14, 2004 Hello everyone. I need some breakfast ideas! I usually eat when I get to work at 8:30 am but these days I cannot wait that long. I am lazy in the morning and cannot get out of bed, thus not giving myself enough time to eat. Twice already this week I have had a ham & cheese croissant from Arby's for breakfast because I was starving (no hash browns, at least!)! Any ideas of what I could bring in the car or grab out the door that works for you? Thanks in advance for any ideas. Before I was pregnant, I would have one piece of peanutbutter toast and that was enough, now that isn't even appetizing to me! I want food with substance now, haha! Thanks in advance for any ideas you can offer. P.S. When I have the croissant, I eat only the top of the croissant (folding it in half) with the ham so that the bread isn't so filling. I surprised myself yesterday and ate the whole thing! That is a first since my surgery 3+ years ago. scary! Smiles, Ivy (AKA Jake's Mom) RNY 11/7/00 -100 pounds 239 DOS/138 pre-pregnancy/142 today EDD 08/22/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 My favorite quick breakfasts are 1) string cheese and a couple of slices of turkey...... 2) Yogurt. They even make drinkable and/or portable " Gogurt " ....these do have a slight bit more sugar, but still great protein levels and much less fat than Arby's........ 3) The new Dr. Phil bars especially chocolate toffee and chocolate peanut butter. Those things are AWESOME and you can get them at Walmart!! They have high-protein and relatively low fat. Also, I like most of the bars made by Designer Whey (walmart too). They are 100% whey, which is the most digestable form of protein and low sugar, etc. Still, I don't think they can touch the Dr. Phil's as far as taste. Gosh I wish they had removed my tastebuds when they fixed the insides. LOL Sure would make this whole diet thing MUCH easier. Mandi in Concord, NC Postop Distal RNY 09/23/02 316/186 (up to 192 now!!!)/160 Due 07/27/04 with #4 3 boys--10, 7 and 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 My favorite quick breakfasts are 1) string cheese and a couple of slices of turkey...... 2) Yogurt. They even make drinkable and/or portable " Gogurt " ....these do have a slight bit more sugar, but still great protein levels and much less fat than Arby's........ 3) The new Dr. Phil bars especially chocolate toffee and chocolate peanut butter. Those things are AWESOME and you can get them at Walmart!! They have high-protein and relatively low fat. Also, I like most of the bars made by Designer Whey (walmart too). They are 100% whey, which is the most digestable form of protein and low sugar, etc. Still, I don't think they can touch the Dr. Phil's as far as taste. Gosh I wish they had removed my tastebuds when they fixed the insides. LOL Sure would make this whole diet thing MUCH easier. Mandi in Concord, NC Postop Distal RNY 09/23/02 316/186 (up to 192 now!!!)/160 Due 07/27/04 with #4 3 boys--10, 7 and 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 check the freezer section at the grocery store for some quick microwave and go type foods. They have alot of things nowadays I had a craving for Mcdonalds hashbrowns lately and actaully went for it yesterday only to find out it wasn't all that after all... HUGS, ROBIN, NY Age- 41 Due Date- #4 July 27th, 2004 OPEN RNY 10-18-02 378/246/170??? DR.EDWARD HIXSON SARANAC LAKE, NY Mom to: & 7 1/2 year twin boys and Madison age 5 Miscarraige August 2001 Miscarraige August 2003 Married to Pup: 15 years this Halloween : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 I personally like Zone Bars. I keep a couple in my purse. The fudge graham, peach, and apple cinnamon are really good and they are low in sugar and high in protein. I think 14-16 grams. The chocolate mint is good too. They are quick and cheap at walmart. Definately better for you than Arby's. Chrystal Wife to Jace - together 6 Years! Happy Mom to - 4 on January 28, 2004! New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004! Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 I will have to try these, thanks for the ideas. I went to Arby's because I was desperate and starving-not my usual breakfast routine! I want to eat healthy but it seems when I am looking for " quick " meals I pick things that aren't the best choices (nutrition wise)! I am going to try to plan better so that I have something and this looks like a good option for me. Thanks again Chrystal! Have a good day all. Ivy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Heres 2 ideas how about hard boiling some eggs the night before? I like egg salad for breakfast, without toast but you could have it with a slice of toast or bread if you need filling. I slice up 2 hard boiled eggs, add a little mayo, salt, pepper and I am ready to go..... You could also mix a protein drink the night before and leave it in the fridge over night so its ready for you in the am to just shake and drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Ivy, I've been struggling with breakfast too. I have been eating cereal (usually Kashi Go-Lean -- more protein and fiber and less sugar -- or Harmony, a cereal for women with extra vitamins), but I usually feel a little yucky for about 15-20 minutes afterward, probably from the sugar in the cereal/milk. It slows me down in the morning when I'm getting ready to feel yucky like that, so I've been looking for other ideas. Today I had a Nutri-grain frozen waffle with some peanut butter. Not sure that's the best choice. A while back, I found this mix called Heidi's Cottage Cheese pancakes. You mix in 2 cups of cottage cheese, so it's got a lot of protein. It makes an interesting pancake, less fluffy than regular pancakes, but pretty good. I make a batch (about 6-8 pancakes), wrap them individually, and freeze them. Then when I want one, I pop it in the toaster oven. I have never been a syrup-on-pancakes person (I know, weird), so I eat them dry, and they are easy to take in the car and eat on the run. I bought some more mix and cottage cheese this weekend and have been meaning to make them this week, but every night I've been too tired. I think I'm going to chop up a few walnuts and dried apricots to put in them. We'll see. Anyway, you can find the mix either online or at some of the more organic/gourmet type grocery stores, like Whole Foods (depending on where you live). If all else fails, I sometimes get an Egg McMuffin at Mc's -- definitely has the protein, and I leave off one of the muffin halves. Good luck. RNY 4/5/01 EDD 7/15/04 > I will have to try these, thanks for the ideas. I went to Arby's > because I was desperate and starving-not my usual breakfast routine! I > want to eat healthy but it seems when I am looking for " quick " meals I > pick things that aren't the best choices (nutrition wise)! I am going > to try to plan better so that I have something and this looks like a > good option for me. > > Thanks again Chrystal! Have a good day all. > > Ivy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 , Those cereals also make me sick. I figured it out -- I dont do well with soy and those cereals have a lot of soy protein. It makes me sick. Not a good thing. Rasley mailto: drasley@... BTC, Columbus, 10/7/98 Re: Breakfast Ideas needed... > Ivy, > > I've been struggling with breakfast too. I have been eating cereal > (usually Kashi Go-Lean -- more protein and fiber and less sugar -- or > Harmony, a cereal for women with extra vitamins), but I usually feel > a little yucky for about 15-20 minutes afterward, probably from the > sugar in the cereal/milk. It slows me down in the morning when I'm > getting ready to feel yucky like that, so I've been looking for other > ideas. Today I had a Nutri-grain frozen waffle with some peanut > butter. Not sure that's the best choice. > > A while back, I found this mix called Heidi's Cottage Cheese > pancakes. You mix in 2 cups of cottage cheese, so it's got a lot of > protein. It makes an interesting pancake, less fluffy than regular > pancakes, but pretty good. I make a batch (about 6-8 pancakes), wrap > them individually, and freeze them. Then when I want one, I pop it in > the toaster oven. I have never been a syrup-on-pancakes person (I > know, weird), so I eat them dry, and they are easy to take in the car > and eat on the run. I bought some more mix and cottage cheese this > weekend and have been meaning to make them this week, but every night > I've been too tired. I think I'm going to chop up a few walnuts and > dried apricots to put in them. We'll see. Anyway, you can find the > mix either online or at some of the more organic/gourmet type grocery > stores, like Whole Foods (depending on where you live). > > If all else fails, I sometimes get an Egg McMuffin at Mc's -- > definitely has the protein, and I leave off one of the muffin halves. > > Good luck. > > RNY 4/5/01 > EDD 7/15/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2004 Report Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hello everyone. I just knew if I posted my breakfast question that I would get helpful responses, I am so glad that I have found this group for support! Thank you to everyone who has responded, your ideas are greatly appreciated AND will be put to good use. Ivy (AKA Jake's mom) EDD 8/22/04 First " official " pregnancy dr visit 1/20/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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