Ok so this explains the weight problem to me now!

[~Sparkly~Zoe]

The pediatrician lectured me on how my child needs to eat breakfast in the am especially before school. I said how can I force her to eat when she doesn't want to? So I got all the info on how they do better in school etc. THEN she says and it's been proven in a study how kids who skip breakfast have a weight problem later on in life.
I smacked myself on the forehead and say so that's what happened to me! (I never ate breakfast when I was a kid, I had to be up for a few hours first!) My dd's are just like me.
So at least now I know why I have this weight problem!

 

[Jiminy102]

Thanks!!!!! Now I knw my problem as well!!!!

 

[LisaTx]

I think that's part of my problem too. I used to eat a late dinner and I don't even like to think about food when I first get up.
I've been trying to eat something in the morning and have dinner by 6 or 7. It's so hard with the kids activities.

My DS15 who is almost 6' and has a 28" waist doesn't eat breakfast and believe me I've tried to get him to eat. He is the kind of person who only eats to live. I don't know how he ended up in this family. I know as an adult he will most likely develop a weight problem, but at least now I'll have the knowledge to help him correct his bad eating habits.

 

[AlisonB]

I think I'm the opposite.

I'm a REAL breakfast person - I used to have a massive bowl of cereal every morning and then toast and honey. (Max carbs there!)

The only good thing for me know is that I'm not quite so keen on eggs and bacon so I'm not eating as much! LOL

 

[MelanieC]

I have always been the same way. I am just not hungry when I first get up. I eat breakfast at work about 8:30am-9:30am (somewhere in there) now.

My dd11 is the same way. I really try to tell her why she needs to eat. It's hard because she isn't hungry that early.

Melanie

 

[rsschneck]

I have always needed to eat breakfast. If I don't I usually get a headache which lasts all day.

I have switched to Kashi Cereal from say Fruit Loops, but still gotta eat.

I have 50 pounds to loose, so why am I not lean and mean? I have always eaten breakfast. Another Doctors statistics that don't fit me.

If you child isn't hungry and can wait until school's lunch, why force feed them? I know my daughter's "LUNCH" is at 10:45 am. So, is that lunch or brunch?

 

[LoriZH]

YES! My dh told me a long time ago the reason I couldn't lose weight was because I skipped breakfast (I just couldn't force myself) Now, if I'm not hungry I will make a point to at least drink a HUGE glass of vegatable juice!

The reason is because you get hungry a couple hours later and then you wait until lunch and then binge. Skipping meals is not a good thing, I never believed it until I tried it, it really does work!

PS, I am down 3 pounds