Breakfast: the most important meal of the day

I am no nutritionist so much of what I am saying comes from a myfitfoods challenge and information I have read. Take it for what you will but to me it makes since

Its easy to think: If I skip breakfast, that's one less meal= less calories= weight loss.

Here are the two reasons I think that isn't true:

1) There are a ton of studies that show that skipping breakfast actually leads us to snack on something unhealthy before lunch (someone brings doughnuts to work and you indulge) or over eating at lunch because our bodies feel starved. I believe them, because man is it easy to order a burger and fries for lunch instead of grilled chicken or a salad when you are starving!

2) There are also studies that show that you metabolism kicks into full gear right after you have eaten in order to burn off what you just consumed. Why not give your self energy in the morning! Also, I feel like a healthy breakfast puts you in the right mindset for a healthy day

Ultimately weight loss is about burning more calories than you are taking in. So of course, I don't think that eating pancakes and bacon each morning will lead to wight loss; that's just silly. I do believe consuming a well balanced breakfast with "good carbs" that is between 200-300 will kick start the day right. (more information on meal size to come)

Bottom line: It is easier to say no to cravings when you are full, so eat something healthy first.