Don't know what to eat for breakfast...

Oatmeal is a popular choice of many. It's good for you and calorie dense.

Put your fav bread product (english muffin, bread, tortilla) in the toaster or broiler and spray the inside of a small bowl w/ olive oil, butter, etc. crack one egg in the dish - wisk w/ a fork - cook for 40 seconds in the micro - apply perfectly cooked fluffy egg onto bread product - sprinkle sea salt and cayenne pepper and BAM = breakfast on the go!

I will sometimes put a little honey mustard on my breakfast sandwich or a slice of cheese if I am feeling wild - mmmmm......

x2 - throw some raisins in with it too.  I have this just about every morning for breakfast.

Oatmeal with berries and real maple syrup is yummy.  Also, if you need a breakfast on the go, try taking two whole grain waffles and smear PB or neufchatel (low fat cream cheese) between the two. 

Also a big fan of kashi go lean cereal with milk and berries or bananas- whatever I have lying around.   Happy eating!!

Really?  I am going to go try that right now...yum!

When I was a kid I made these in a coffee house I worked in - they were a HUGE hit!

99% of the time I choose....

instant oatmeal (real maple and brown sugar flavor) with 1 large scoop of chunky peanut butter and a healthy dose of honey drizzled on top

that's enough to carry me through to lunch (if necessary)

when in training mode - at home: 3 or 4 eggs w/ cheese and maybe bacon to make 2-3 egg sandwiches; on the road 2 for $3 Egg McMuffins or Chick-Fil-A chicken breakfast burritos. Protein and calories for fuel after a morning ride/run, or to get fueled up for a lunchtime workout. In the winter, I like a big bowl of oatmeal (old-fashioned) with brown sugar and raisins.

Edited by 40isnotold 2009-08-13 10:34 PM

I usually have a protein shake for breakfast. On days I don't, I have trouble getting in all my protein and all my fluids.

Usually have 2-3 scrambled eggs (whole eggs.. not only the whites), a cup or two of coffee (not great for you, but wouldn't even consider starting the day without it...), a couple of slices of whole-wheat toast with butter, a glass of grapefruit juice and two big glasses of water.

Then I'm ready for a long workout.

X3 but I use sliced bananas and squirt of Maple syrup

Edited by verga 2009-08-14 4:14 AM

Tastes great but the butter clogged up my spray bottle.

j/k!   Nice touch with the sea salt and cayenne.  (I use Frank's Red Hot, but basically the same thing)

If you have time pancakes with fruit is my weekend staple.  During the week it is always a BIG bowl of cereal (I could eat cereal every meal) and my selection varies.  There are usually 4-6 different kinds in the cupboard.  Or a small bowl of cereal and an english muffin with PB&J.  Only all natural peanut butter though....the ones that list the ingredients as peanuts and salt  and that is it. 

Link from the other thread, Lance eats Nutella.  Just sayin'

http://outside-blog.away.com/blog/2009/08/breakfast-with-the-champion.html

I eat Gnutella.   more protein and beefy flavor.

I'm a morning runner, so I usually actually eat 2 breakfasts.  About 5-5:30, I have a cup of coffee and a banana.  Then I go for my run from like 6-7, and when I come back I have a sandwich made out of a egg scrambled in some olive oil and wrapped in a tortilla with a little bit of cheese.

If I'm not running that morning, I like to have some oatmeal or homemade granola (you can keep the bad nutritional content out of the granola if you make it yourself, plus you can add in whatever you want.  It stays good for a few weeks.)  I like to put a scoop of granola on top of a bowl of yogurt + berries.  It's definitely filling, especially since I like to put almonds and dried fruit into the granola when I make it.  I also like birchermuesli if it's too hot for cooked oatmeal:  take either oats and dried fruit, or pre-mixed muesli (usually has a lot of other grains in it), mix it with just enough milk, fruit juice, and yogurt to get it wet, and a splash of honey if you want.  (I like to add a bit of vanilla.)  Let it stand for a few minutes, then scoop some out and serve it with a bit more yogurt and chopped fresh fruit.  I make a Tupperware of this and keep it in the fridge during hot weeks in the summer -- it stays good for a few days.

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Little tip on this... what I do is put the mixed-up egg in the microwave (no oil or butter really necessary) for about 30 seconds - it should have JUST started to cook up around the edges by this time. Stop the microwave and re-mix up the egg. Stick it back in for about 45 more seconds. I find that stopping and mixing really helps the cooking process.

And another vote for oatmeal and homemade granola. Yuum!

 

Edited by lisac957 2009-08-14 10:01 AM

you need carbs 2-3 hrs before the session, something like 1-4 gr x Kg of body weight. Choose the lower end when training short and easy and the higher when going long/hard or racing. Meals high on protein or fat before training/racing are not the best fueling choices.

Options are: bagel, toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit juices, fruit, etc.

This would be ideal, but when you want to start training at 6am you would have to eat before 4am and it's not practical. For me, just 1 slice of French bread with hummus and a cup of coffee is good to go, then another breakfast after I get back (usually more French bread with hummus and coffee...)

Agreed.  I do my morning session fairly shortly after getting up and find that coffee, lots of water, and some fruit give me enough fuel for a 30min-1 hour session, followed by scrambled eggs w/veggies for protein when I get back.  That's what works for me, anyway.

Wow! I can't believe it! I have so many replies! Thank you!! You're all amazing!!