Kick Start Your Day With A Healthy Breakfast

kickstart your day with a healthy breakfast Article Submitted by: Jenna Vaught

I’m sure most of us can remember our parents constantly telling us as a kid that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. Surprisingly, it appears that more and more adults have forgotten just how important breakfast really is. Sure, it’s easy to get side track with the hustle and bustle of your rigorous morning schedule; waking the kids up, getting the kids dressed, morning traffic and early morning conference calls. Realistically, eating breakfast may be the last thing on your to-do-list (it its even there at all). Overcome your reasons for not having breakfast and make it part of your morning. If your mornings are ultra hectic try preparing as much of it the night before and wake up ten minutes earlier to allot yourself more time. Eating a healthy and balanced breakfast daily jumps starts your day and refuels your body with nutrients that your body may not receive throughout the rest of the day.

Breakfast and Weight Management…

Skipping breakfast will not help you loose weight nor is it a good way to reduce your daily calorie intake. When you don’t eat for long periods of time your blood sugar drops and your metabolism slows down which results in less energy and you becoming more hungry and will probably end up eating a larger portion during your next meal; breakfast helps control your urge to nibble on foods that are no good. According to the National Weight Control Registry 78% of people that are successful at loosing weight eat breakfast daily. Remember, the foods we eat gives us the energy we need accomplish physical and mental tasks.

To make a healthy breakfast each day, choose one item from at least three of the following four food groups:

Protein: Peanut Butter, Hard-boiled eggs, lean slices of meat and poultry.
Grains: Whole-grain bagels and cereals, crackers, low-fat bran muffins
Fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Dairy: Skim milk, low-fat yogurt cups or low-fat cheeses.

Jenna Vaught is the former 2007 Miss Plus America Elite. She lives in Cleveland, Ohio with her daughter Kyla. Being a beauty queen is not all she has going for her, she is also a fourth year medical student. Although becoming a doctor was always a dream for Jenna… her desire to finally obtain a healthier lifestyle was even more important. With over 25 years of struggle with a serious weight problem, she hit the scales at 427 pounds. Jenna knew something had to change. Since that point, she has lost 190 pounds. Obtaining a more active lifestyle has really allowed Jenna to find herself as a woman, embrace her plus-sized frame, and given her a new life! As Miss Plus America Elite 2007, she used her reign to encourage all sizes to find a place for fitness and health in their life. As a future doctor and fitness advocate, she encourages all healthy adults to find new and unique ways to squeeze activity into their day. First hand, she knows what simple lifestyle changes can do for your life! Variety is the key to her success in exercise. From jogging, walking, hiking, swimming, strength training, crosstraining, and even Jazzercise…she enjoys them all. Jenna has even completed a 10K and half-marathon!

Despite losing 190 pounds, she is still a plus-sized beauty that loves every inch of her fuller frame. During her transformation, she redefined what beauty, confidence, and success meant to her life. Jenna has a belief system that does not allow TV, Hollywood, or ANY form of the media to dictate what is beautiful or not. As a result, she believes that women should start celebrating their life in this very moment…not 10, 30, or even 100 pounds from now! Beauty is not a size or age, and the key to feeling amazing about your life is learning to love yourself at this exact instant. Her advice, take the time to find yourself all over again! Jenna enjoys sharing this message in public appearances and speeches throughout the year. Traveling is another passion she could never live without. Her favorite locations are Paris and the Maldives. When she is not studying medicine or speaking, she finds time for herself by shopping, reading, writing, blogging, and even a little plus-sized modeling. She hopes you will enjoy her advice and tips on exercise. Always feel free to contact Jenna with any comments, advice, or article ides at www.jennavaught.com