Have you been dealing with mid-morning hunger pangs? I have, especially since I’ve been working out early in the morning. Like many people, one of my New Year’s resolutions was to work out more. But since I’ve been doing cardio for half an hour, 4 to 5 times a week, I’ve also noticed a marked increase in my appetite.
Three Squares vs. More, Smaller Meals
Whereas before I was able to eat three meals a day and occasionally have a snack, now I feel like I need a mid-morning snack to assuage my stomach, as well as a mid-afternoon treat to stave off hunger until dinnertime.
The Past vs. the Present
Many nutritionists encourage more frequent, (healthy) smaller meals instead of the three square meals a day tradition. I would think that back in the day, when people had to walk or ride horses to get places, work on their farms, and do other menial, manual chores (think of washing clothes before washing machines) that snacks were the norm. I am sure that many who labored in the fields or near a stream had healthy treats squirreled away in their pockets so hunger didn’t distract them from the tasks at hand.
Going Forward
So, I’m taking a page from the past and the present. I’m going to make sure I eat more frequent, smaller meals. It will be interesting to see how things go this week with my new food routine. What about you? Are you going to try a new food regimen?
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What my 3-year-old loves for a mid-morning snack: organic plain fat-free yogurt with 3/4 teaspoon raspberry preserves mixed in to sweeten.
Photos by Kelly Estes
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Hi Kelly, I have to agree easting more smaller meals it far better for you then eating 2 or three big meals. I’ve been working out for about 8 weeks now (in my ninth) and I eat really healthy.
See I started gaining a lot of weight and simply eating healthy wasn’t asking it off so I bought a gym members ship.
Now I run 32 minutes a day on the treadmill and have a detailed workout plan I follow weekly. I also start doing morning Protein shakes. They are really great and keep me full!
This is my morning routine 5 days a week right now.
8:00am Protein Shake (56 g of protein)
9:00am Apple
10:00am Banana
11:00am Grape Fruit (I love it)
I look forward to following your blog I’m always open for healthy eating ideas. Nice to meet you
Hi Brian,
It’s nice to ‘meet’ you. I’m so glad you found my blog! How does the protein shake taste? I’ve heard some taste chalky.
I’ve already had a few walnuts to tide me over ’til lunch today…Looking forward to hearing more from those who are keeping up with their New Year’s resolutions to eat healthier and work out more.