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When we’re trying to diet, we can run out of weight loss breakfast ideas fast. “Eat fruit”, people may say, but fruit passes through the digestive system so fast that you’ll probably find you’re soon hungry again, no matter how much of the stuff you eat.

You need something more substantial if it’s going to see you through the whole morning without the kind of hunger that makes you rush for a doughnut or a cream-and-chocolate topped coffee at 11:00 a.m.

It’s true that breakfast is, in a sense, the most important meal of the day, especially when you are on a diet. Get it right, and you’ll face your day feeling positive (and not hungry). Get it wrong, and you could have irresistible cravings before the morning is over.

In fact, some people suggest starting out with a diet gradually by changing one meal at a time. The first week, have a healthy, filling breakfast that fits with your diet plan, every day, and then no snacks until lunch time. The next week, do breakfast and lunch. The third week, add an on-plan dinner, and you have eased yourself into a complete meal plan.

So what are some of the more filling weight loss breakfast ideas? First up, is oatmeal. Yes, our old friend that all of the advertisers used to try to convince our parents to make us every morning when we were small. Because it’s true, oatmeal is both filling and lasting, and it’s comforting too.

Known as ‘porridge’ in some countries, it’s the perfect breakfast alternative if you want a hot breakfast but are not in the mood for eggs. In addition, oatmeal is made quickly and easily in your microwave.

What you will need:
Makes 2 servings
• 450ml water
• 110g oatmeal
• 2g artificial sweetener
• 225ml skimmed or soya milk

What to do:
1. Add water and oatmeal in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high for four minutes.
2. Let cool down for about one minute
3. Stir in milk and sweetener.
4. Divide finished oatmeal between two bowls.

If you are preparing on the hob:
1. Combine the oatmeal and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat
2. Reduce the heat and cook for five more minutes, stirring occasionally
3. Stir in sweetener and milk and let cool
4. Divide between two bowls.

You can add other things to oatmeal, of course, like a banana, or some nuts and seeds. It’s also delicious soaked in milk overnight and then cooked in the morning – it needs less cooking that way.

Another cold meal breakfast option is a low carb shake. This is a quick option that will keep you satisfied for all morning long. You have the choice to buy a readymade shake from a health store or you can make your own quickly and easily:

Simply blend together a cup of soya or skimmed milk, add one scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons of flax seed, a half a cup of coconut milk, 3-4 ice cubes, and sweetener to taste.

These are just a few simple and delicious suggestions for breakfast when you need to lose weight. You can find plenty more with a little online research. Then stock up on your favorite ingredients so you always have the makings of a healthy weight loss breakfast in your kitchen. If it’s quick and easy, and if there’s variety, it will be easier for you to stick to your new diet.

When it’s time to make your low carb eating plans, you should know that it is not that hard. Today, there are many low carb diet programs that consist of delicious recipes and you don’t have to suffer from eating foods that you don’t like. There are many cookbooks that have this nowadays or you can find them online.

Many people today can easily adapt to following a low carb program because they don’t have to change their diet very much. Also, as we’ll see later, it’s very satsifying. In most cases, you will still be able to eat a lot of the foods that you love. We low carbers just have to make sure to avoid those foods that contain extremely high amounts of carbohydrates.

Why Eat Low Carb?

One of the great advantages of low carb eating plans is that you will be able to eat with your friends and family without the need of eating those special foods. You can even do it while eating in a restaurant by just telling them to hold foods that have high carbohydrate content.

When planning to do this kind of diet program at home, you should keep in mind to include salad, and plenty of cooked vegetables too. If you are used to eating 2 courses in one meal such as a main dish and a dessert, you can actually switch it to eating a main dish and salad. This way, you will have enough vegetables in your body and you’ll feel you’ve had a proper meal, without eating sweets.

Most people are used to eating 3 meals per day as well as adding a couple of snacks into the mix. This is a good daily routine but combine it with a daily exercise such as walking for up to an hour a day, just to increase metabolism and maintain a physically fit body.

For your breakfast, you will have several choices. You are allowed to eat common breakfast foods such as omelet, sausage, eggs and bacon. To increase the vitamins and minerals, have vegetables with them, like tomatoes, mushrooms, onions or any other non-starch veg that you fancy (not potatoes or corn!). There are some great breakfast ideas here. If you have to eat and run, you can prepare something the night before and just take a big slice of some food from your refrigerator each morning. Omelet is great cold!

Keep in mind that low carb meals can help keep you satisfied much longer than higher carb foods. This is primarily because of the higher fat and protein content. You are eating food that takes longer to digest, so your body won’t start demanding more so soon. Because of this, controlling your fat intake is one of the mistakes when it comes to following a low carb diet program because you will most likely be discouraged of pursuing your goal and following the program consistently.

One of the major advantages of following a low carb diet plan is that you won’t have to suffer from insulin spikes or blood sugar swings anymore. Also, in most cases you will have more energy to finish your everyday tasks – a huge benefit, especially if you have a tight schedule.

A low carb diet plan is a diet regime that, if followed, will restrict an individual in taking carbohydrate rich foods for them to lose weight effectively. Some of the most known low carb diet plans nowadays are the South Beach Diet and the Atkins Diet. These diets are have been tested and proven to be successful in helping a person to effectively lose weight.

Foods We Commonly Eat on a Low Carb Diet Plan

Most low carb diet routines will begin with an induction phase which will usually last about 2 weeks. In this phase, carbohydrate intake will be cut down to approximately 20g per day. Most foods do contain carbohydrates thus, you will have to count the carbs with the use of an online diet journey which can be found in certain websites such as the Fitday.com. Aside from that, you can also follow certain rules as to how much you can eat with each food group.

In the Atkins Diet, its induction phase allows an individual to eat unlimited amount of vegetable oils, butter, eggs, fish and meat. You can also eat 2 cups of veggie salad and 1 cup of other vegetables each day. Lastly, you will be allowed to eat a maximum of 4 oz cheese.

The foods that are banned during the induction phase are corn, pasta, grains, bread, potatoes, alcohol, fruit, beans, nut and milk. On the second phase of the Atkins Diet, you will now be allowed to take beans, nut, beans, fruits and certain alcoholic drinks. Whole grains such as a whole grain bread along with potatoes and corn will be allowed when you have gotten close to your goal weight.

Most low carb diet programs will recommend preventing to eat foods that contain refined sugar and flour in large quantities. However, you are not encouraged to try to do a low carb low calorie version of the diet.

Other Features of the Diet Plan

Upon following the diet program, you will be recommended to take at least 8 glasses of water a day. Each glass should be filled with at least 12 oz of water. Regular exercise is highly recommended as well as taking multivitamins and food supplements. These will boost the effects of the diet plan that you are following which is why they are also essential to the program.

Will There be any Risks

There is no enough proof that will tell whether there are any risks in following these low carb diet programs. These diet programs even teach people that not taking fats isn’t the only way to lose weight. You can still eat carbohydrate rich foods and still have a fit body.

However, there are diet programs that may recommend you to eat high amounts of saturated fats and red meat and these are known to increase the risk of having a heart disease. You should seek your dietician or health provider to know what kind of diet program will best suit you.