Im sick of scrambled eggs for brkfst
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take some oatmeal hot from the microwave, put 1-2 tbs of peanut butter in it, stir, put some frozen fruit in there. drink some milk with it.
Are eggs not a good source of energy? Only a good source of protein in the white etc?
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To what end? What are your macronutrient goals? What are your fitness goals? Do you simply want something that tastes better? You haven't given any information at all. As such, any suggestion at all is valid, so long as it's not eggs. And if that's all you're asking, well, I'm pretty sure you could figure that out on your own. Eat literally anything else.
To what end? What are your macronutrient goals? What are your fitness goals? Do you simply want something that tastes better? You haven't given any information at all. As such, any suggestion at all is valid, so long as it's not eggs. And if that's all you're asking, well, I'm pretty sure you could figure that out on your own. Eat literally anything else.
Sorry for the confusion. Obviously I don't want to eat just anything else besides eggs, what I meant to ask was what else is healthy and recommended for someone trying to eat better and lose weight. The program I'm following recommends eggs and not much else for breakfast so I'm a little sick of eggs and also because of the cholesterol in them.
i usually do a nice filling smoothie.
add milk+banana+low-fat icream/yoghurt+1-2 eggs+ a little vanilla essence in a blender
and bam=]
add milk+banana+low-fat icream/yoghurt+1-2 eggs+ a little vanilla essence in a blender
and bam=]
Funny thing about breakfast....
Studies have repeatedly shown that dieters who "took it off and kept it off" all had one thing in common: they ate breakfast! Seems like few of us are super-hungry when we wake up, so we have the inclination to go lite & lean and skimp on taking-in any serious calories...but of all the meals, this is the one that sets the metabolic tempo and energy for the day.
Your body doesn't need nearly as much protein as many diets would have you believe. The reason protein is pushed is because it's an inefficeint and poor source of energy, so if you're trying to reduce calories, ounce per ounce protein is your leanest source of food. I'm under the impression that the need for protein is most called for AFTER we exercise as the body rebuilds/replenishes, beyond that the push for protein is again just a means to let you eat something without taking-in significant calories.
I don't know about you guys, but I strive to get my exercise in during the morning...so breakfast is a time to fuel-up a bit. I generally take a small scoop of Grape Nuts cereal and combine it with a small amount of some protein-enriched high-fiber cereal, then I add a few raisins and my special mix of wheat germ, lecithin, bran fiber and flax seed meal....then add some lite soy milk. I follow it up with 1/2-cup lite orange juice with some Green Vibrance & 1/2-scoop of protein powder blended in. In all, my breakfast is about 350 calories of a perfect blend of protein, complex carbs and essential fats. You can substitute some low-sugar oatmeal instead of the cereal.
Don't fear breakfast and don't use it as an opportunity to skimp on calories (thinking your doing yourself a favor and getting a lean start on the day). Breakfast can and should include some healthy fruits, some lean source of protein and even some healthy fats (avocado, nuts, etc). Many studies suggest that the ingredients in yogurt can really reduce abdominal fat as well, so find some lean yogurt and mix some protein-enriched cereal in with it. You're already getting sick of eggs, so do yourself a favor and mix it up!
Eat right, eat healthy: your breakfast should NOT include donuts, anything fried, anything with sugar added, anything with high-fructose corn syrup added. Keep it fresh, keep it whole and don't be afraid to consume as much as 1/4 your caloric intake for the day. If there is such thing as a meal that can essentially "tell" your body food is plentiful, run the furnace hot....breakfast is it. Fuel your body, make it happen!
Better yet, do what Chillen does....forget BREAKfast, do ROCKfest!!!!!!
Studies have repeatedly shown that dieters who "took it off and kept it off" all had one thing in common: they ate breakfast! Seems like few of us are super-hungry when we wake up, so we have the inclination to go lite & lean and skimp on taking-in any serious calories...but of all the meals, this is the one that sets the metabolic tempo and energy for the day.
Your body doesn't need nearly as much protein as many diets would have you believe. The reason protein is pushed is because it's an inefficeint and poor source of energy, so if you're trying to reduce calories, ounce per ounce protein is your leanest source of food. I'm under the impression that the need for protein is most called for AFTER we exercise as the body rebuilds/replenishes, beyond that the push for protein is again just a means to let you eat something without taking-in significant calories.
I don't know about you guys, but I strive to get my exercise in during the morning...so breakfast is a time to fuel-up a bit. I generally take a small scoop of Grape Nuts cereal and combine it with a small amount of some protein-enriched high-fiber cereal, then I add a few raisins and my special mix of wheat germ, lecithin, bran fiber and flax seed meal....then add some lite soy milk. I follow it up with 1/2-cup lite orange juice with some Green Vibrance & 1/2-scoop of protein powder blended in. In all, my breakfast is about 350 calories of a perfect blend of protein, complex carbs and essential fats. You can substitute some low-sugar oatmeal instead of the cereal.
Don't fear breakfast and don't use it as an opportunity to skimp on calories (thinking your doing yourself a favor and getting a lean start on the day). Breakfast can and should include some healthy fruits, some lean source of protein and even some healthy fats (avocado, nuts, etc). Many studies suggest that the ingredients in yogurt can really reduce abdominal fat as well, so find some lean yogurt and mix some protein-enriched cereal in with it. You're already getting sick of eggs, so do yourself a favor and mix it up!
Eat right, eat healthy: your breakfast should NOT include donuts, anything fried, anything with sugar added, anything with high-fructose corn syrup added. Keep it fresh, keep it whole and don't be afraid to consume as much as 1/4 your caloric intake for the day. If there is such thing as a meal that can essentially "tell" your body food is plentiful, run the furnace hot....breakfast is it. Fuel your body, make it happen!
Better yet, do what Chillen does....forget BREAKfast, do ROCKfest!!!!!!
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Protein is ingested to repair/rebuild new muscle tissue that has been broken down from training. An energy source such as fat or carb should be ingested in every single meal along with your protein source. I cook my egg whites with real cheese in the morning. Also be sure your getting a healthy dose of EFA's such as flax oil, fish oil etc.
For a good source of energy you need complex carbs: brown rice, whole wheat pasta, sweet potatoes, etc. etc.
If by "heavy" you mean 300-450 calories, yes!
If you're going to eat breakfast and then get behind a desk/computer until lunch, then you can go leaner....but if you're about to slam-out a hard workout, then it would be in your interest to eat a bit more.
I don't think any of your meals should be "heavy"...the now-accepted idea is that several small/medium meals throughout the day will yield the best overall results.....but of course we're all imposing our own goals into this equation. What are you trying to accomplish? weight-loss, muscle-gain, etc?
If you're going to eat breakfast and then get behind a desk/computer until lunch, then you can go leaner....but if you're about to slam-out a hard workout, then it would be in your interest to eat a bit more.
I don't think any of your meals should be "heavy"...the now-accepted idea is that several small/medium meals throughout the day will yield the best overall results.....but of course we're all imposing our own goals into this equation. What are you trying to accomplish? weight-loss, muscle-gain, etc?
1. Put eggs in pot with water.
2. Once water starts to boil, wait an additional 10 min for hard boiled eggs
what do you mean you mess up making hard boiled eggs? Do you just not leave it there long enough lol?
It sounds stupid - but I swear - everytime I take them out they are disgusting! Either running or I leave them in too long. lol
I've heard that once the water comes to a boil you are suppose to turn the heat down? Is that poosibly my mistake?
Wow - I'm a smart one.
I have only tried a few times - because I waste eggs - but seriously - not once have they turned out.
I've heard that once the water comes to a boil you are suppose to turn the heat down? Is that poosibly my mistake?
Wow - I'm a smart one.
I have only tried a few times - because I waste eggs - but seriously - not once have they turned out.
Place eggs in water with a pinch or two of salt, bring to roiling boil (and leave them there, for however long you want, 10 minutes is usually fine for me). Do not overcook, as it makes them much more difficult to peel. Remove from heat, drain hot water, rinse in cold water for about 30-60s, then soak (still in cold water) for 10-30 mins.
If you follow that general formula, you should get an egg that peels very easily. I hope you meant with regard to being able to peel them, anyway. 'Cause, uhh, if you fail at putting something in water and turning on the heat, you've got problems bro.
P.S. Roiling boil just means "fast "or "hard", with big ass bubbles shooting up and whatnot.
P.P.S. It's called a kitchen timer and a vague notion of the scientific method. If it's runny, boil more. If it's too hard, boil less.
P.P.P.S. I'm a jerk, but I'm laughing at you right now.
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It takes practice to know the exact timing. Just once it starts boiling leave it in for another 10 mins, and it should be fine.
Sometimes i take it out too fast and its runny, which i hate.
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