Breakfast!

@Raine38 (12390)
United States
November 3, 2016 10:37pm CST
For almost 2 months, I have changed the way I start my day. Back then, I am good with a hot cup of coffee to start my day. Now, I always make sure I have time to get breakfast. Everyday for the past weeks, I always have oatmeal with almond milk and cacao nibs. I got the oatmeal and cacao nibs from a healthy food store here in our town, and I got the almond milk form our local Walmart. Of course I still have my usual cup of coffee but I have been taking it creamer and sugar free for 6 months. At first, changing the way I drink my coffee is awful – I am really craving for my usual cream and sugar. But now, I just take it plain. After having this kind of breakfast for a while now, I noticed really good changes. I do not crave for chocolates anymore. I do not get hungry often, my bowel movement is much better, and I have more energy in the morning. I started this when I got the results of our annual physical, I was shocked that my cholesterol level was way over the limit, to think that my weight is normal. Apparently, you can be in a “healthy weight” and still be unhealthy. I’m not getting any younger so if I do not start taking care of myself now, then when? I don’t want it to be too late, and I definitely plan to accomplish a lot and enjoy life and the major requirement to do this is be in good health.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
4 Nov 16
yes breakfast is really i mportant for good healtj I have gained so me sweight i need to lose amd walkingforty five minites most morings did it befoire foir me so thats a good start tjenm c ut back on bread Im diabeic so needf to lose t hat weight
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@Raine38 (12390)
• United States
4 Nov 16
That's a good start! And walking is also fun especially when you get to meet people while you are out and about, or even just to chance upon some friends whom you have not seen lately.
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@cacay1 (83614)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Nov 16
@Hatley ,there is best cure for diabetes.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
4 Nov 16
See, eating a good breakfast has its good and healthy benefits . Breakfast like a King , Lunch like a Princess and Dinner like a Pauper . That what it should be , but since i am afraid of getting late at work , i just would also have a sandwich and coffee . Then i will have my "brunch " at 10:00 a.m. our snacktime . And i eat a lot during that time .
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@Raine38 (12390)
• United States
4 Nov 16
Sounds like a good way to start your day as well. I think the key is not to starve yourself and then end up bingeing later on.
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@cacay1 (83614)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD,Filipinos, eat non-stop LOL.
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@cacay1 (83614)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Nov 16
@Raine38 It is not nice to starve the self, our body suffers.
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@celticeagle (168852)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Nov 16
Oatmeal is a good way to start the day and so healthy. I am hungry for oatmeal cookies.
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@celticeagle (168852)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Nov 16
@Raine38 ....Never had those. I will have to see about a recipe. I like bananas and got some at the store today..
@Raine38 (12390)
• United States
5 Nov 16
I like oatmeal cookies too, but I prefer the oatmeal and banana cookie. It is flourless and healthier, plus easier to prepare.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
4 Nov 16
we have cacao balls (tablea) that i've been breaking and soaking in oatmeal before cooking. does high cholesterol run in your family?
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@Raine38 (12390)
• United States
4 Nov 16
That's neat! I have to try that sometime. No, it's not genetic. I think when I moved here, my eating habits changed drastically and I was not eating healthy.
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• Philippines
4 Nov 16
@Raine38 i just wanted to use up the cacao balls before they grow molds and i don't know how to make champorado (chocolate rice porridge) using malagkit (glutinous rice) so that's how i compromised. i call it oatmeal champorado. hehe. then i add milk, cinnamon and raisins when i eat it.
• Philippines
4 Nov 16
This morning I ate fried rice with egg plus some dish left over from yesterday.
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@cacay1 (83614)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Nov 16
@Letranknight2015, Oh I am hungry now.I also like fried rice.
@RitzzView (3038)
• India
5 Nov 16
yes, health is necessary ..... changing the habit can be difficult for starters. good to know that you are getting used to it .... hope you make some more changes which could help you lessen your cholesterol. ... Have a healthy life ahead!
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@Raine38 (12390)
• United States
5 Nov 16
Thank you, and yes it is still a work in progress but I know I will eventually get there.
@RitzzView (3038)
• India
5 Nov 16
@Raine38 You have to get there
@cacay1 (83614)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
4 Nov 16
Nice practice now hehehe, I cannot go out home for work without breakfast feed to my stomach,LOL.
@jennyjoy (1957)
• Bangalore, India
4 Nov 16
That bowl of oatmeal is the best breakfast .Over time you will lose weight too. I switched to oatmeal too a few months back and have been keeping better health.