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The Breakfast Myth (And What Actually Matters)
Hi friend,
Let's talk about breakfast.
You've heard it a thousand times: "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day."
But here's what the research actually shows:
THE BREAKFAST MYTH
That famous saying? It came from a 1944 marketing campaign by General Foods to sell more cereal.
The science says:
- Your metabolism doesn't "shut down" overnight
- Skipping breakfast doesn't make you store more fat
- Meal timing matters way less than total daily nutrition
- Some people feel better eating breakfast, others don't
What actually matters: Eat when you're genuinely hungry. Match your eating to your natural rhythm, not some arbitrary rule.
Try this approach:
If you wake up hungry: Eat a real breakfast with protein
If you're not hungry: Don't force it - have your first meal when hunger kicks in
Both are fine. Your body is smarter than marketing slogans.
PRACTICAL WIN: THE 3-INGREDIENT RULE
Feeling overwhelmed by nutrition advice?
Use this: Any meal with 3+ whole ingredients is probably good enough.
Examples that work:
- Eggs + spinach + toast = breakfast sorted
- Chicken + rice + broccoli = simple dinner
- Greek yogurt + berries + nuts = easy snack
Stop overthinking it.
BONUS: FITNESS WITHOUT THE GYM
You don't need a gym membership to stay active. The secret? Daily movement that doesn't feel like exercise.
Try these:
- 10-minute walks after meals (helps digestion + blood sugar)
- Taking stairs when you can
- Stretching while watching TV
- Playing with kids/pets actively
Small movements add up to 200-300 calories burned daily. That's the equivalent of a gym session, just spread throughout your day.
Got questions about this? Reply to this email - I answer personally.
See you next week,
Gabriel
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