What to eat for breakfast?

[Moemg]

I usually eat a soft boiled egg and occasionally add a piece of whole wheat toast.

 

[Throwdownmyaceinthehole]

Hey Nash, I did my first tri in 3 yrs this weekend and first after ER at 58 this feb, and as I was thinking I am too old for this, I was passed by a 75 yr old on the bike, of course she was on the US team....it's taking me a bit longer to get back into racing shape, but I'm thinking I should be ready in another year. I just can't seem to give it up

 

[Katsmeow]

What I thought was strange in the quote was "meat from mammals" as the definition of meat usually means edible flesh from mammals.....

 

[MooreBonds]

What I thought was strange in the quote was "meat from mammals" as the definition of meat usually means edible flesh from mammals.....

Well, how would you group proteins from cold-blooded animals? (crustaceans, fish, amphibians, reptiles, etc.)

 

[jollystomper]

With everything it is a matter of balance. I might have the "traditional American breakfast" (bacon, eggs, pancakes) once a week or so, but on days that I do I cut back on my other meals - which is fairly easy since that fills me up and come lunch time I'm fine with a salad with a few chunks of turkey sprinkled in. Those also tend to be days when I am very physically active.

My usual breakfast is fruit (navel oranges/bananas/pears/pineapple), a cup of hot tea or hot chocolate, 16 oz of water, and a dozen crackers. Sometimes I'll add turkey bacon or DW's homemade wheat bread (a lot healthier than what you get in stores). I'll treat myself to a couple of donuts once a month.

 

[Lakedog]

Since going low carb, I eat 2-3 eggs for breakfast everyday, usually adding chopped bell pepper, onion, cheese, and sometimes bacon. I usually have a handfull of blueberries most mornings as well.

Oatmeal had been the only significant source of carbs left in my diet until switching to eggs over a year ago. Although my cholesterol numbers were very good before dropping oatmeal, HDL increased and triglycerides decreased after the switch to eggs. Not only do eggs/bacon taste better (than oatmeal), but they are likely better for you as well.

 

[Nodak]

My normal breakfast is whole wheat toast with a little peanut butter and a glass of almond milk.

 

[nash031]

Hey Nash, I did my first tri in 3 yrs this weekend and first after ER at 58 this feb, and as I was thinking I am too old for this, I was passed by a 75 yr old on the bike, of course she was on the US team....it's taking me a bit longer to get back into racing shape, but I'm thinking I should be ready in another year. I just can't seem to give it up

I'm coming off of a three-year layoff due to active duty military service here in the states, so I definitely know what you mean. Comebacks from long layoffs are tough [mod edit]. I try not to worry about what others are doing. I know best if I did the best I could that day, and if I've been training well enough.

Part of my ER plan is to be able to race IMs and other tris. Right now, I don't have time for that part-time job, and my wife would probably kill me if I tried. So, I go fast while I can, and I'll go longer when I must!

I was in Perth two years ago. I loved it! Much like San Diego down under! I saw a billion cyclists and triathletes out there, and it made me want to live there (San Diego will just have to suffice for now. ) DW and I honeymooned in Adelaide (wine) and Sydney this past April as well!

/threadjack

 

[Katsmeow]

Well, how would you group proteins from cold-blooded animals? (crustaceans, fish, amphibians, reptiles, etc.)

Broadly, animal protein. More narrowly: fish, shellfish, poultry, etc.

 

[MRG]

Broadly, animal protein. More narrowly: fish, shellfish, poultry, etc.

I class them as delicious, but frog legs or turtle, probably not my first choice at breakfast.

 

[WhoDaresWins]

During the M-F work week, I am a creature of habit: McCann's instant Irish oatmeal cooked with skim milk. I add a few walnuts and some blueberries as a topping.
On the week-end I try to mix it up and get out of my food rut: sesame bagel with cream cheese and lox or scrambled eggs sauteed with pancetta, diced onion, green pepper, mushrooms and topped with some salsa. I also like soft boiled eggs with whole wheat toast.

 

[Mulligan]

As Shel Silverstein so aptly put it, "The wife said that when I could see my own d--k, she'd be glad to look at it too..."

A reasonably active adult male needs 2000 kcal or so per day. That's a lot of twigs and berries!

There is a medical diagnosis for that symptom; at least in my neck of the woods...It is called "Dickeydo" disease.....When your belly sticks out further than your dickey do!

 

[RAE]

Oatmeal had been the only significant source of carbs left in my diet until switching to eggs over a year ago. Although my cholesterol numbers were very good before dropping oatmeal, HDL increased and triglycerides decreased after the switch to eggs. Not only do eggs/bacon taste better (than oatmeal), but they are likely better for you as well.

+1. My HDL and triglyceride numbers also improved after ditching the toast and oatmeal a few years ago and replacing it with eggs, veggies, and some berries in the morning.