What Can You Eat for Breakfast for Weight Loss?

Hey JJ Here. Every year around this time, I get the urge to make my home feel a little extra special. A space that feels just like the holidays. And Wayfair is my go to for that. Think cozy textures, twinkly decor, warm lighting, and all those little touches that make you want to curl up with a good book and a blanket. You'll usually find my books stacked on a great little end table I got from Wayfair, proof that function and style can coexist. Now, whether you're adding last minute hosting essentials, picking out gifts for loved ones, or refreshing your decor for the season, Wayfair makes it easy with beautiful finds, great prices and fast delivery. And when the holidays wind down, Wayfair has everything you need to tuck it all neatly away. Smart storage solutions for every room from the kitchen to the closet. Plus, with free shipping for any order over $35, that's fast delivery and a total peace of mind. It's the perfect mix of joy and order, bringing the holiday spirit in, then storing it all with ease. If you're ready to make your home feel as good as it looks, get organized, refreshed and ready for the holidays. For way less head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair Every style, every home. That's W-A-Y-F-A-I-R.com hey, it's JJ here.

You know, I've been talking about environmental toxins forever, and laundry detergent is a sneaky one.

A lot of them contain harsh chemicals.

Like dyes, preservatives, and even UV brighteners. Those brighteners don't actually clean anything. They just coat fabric so your eyes think things look whiter or brighter. That's more chemicals I don't want on my family's sheets or skin. And if you've got sensitive skin or allergies around the house, this can be a big problem. That's what got my attention about Earth Breeze. It looks like a dryer sheet, but it's actually laundry detergent. You toss one in the washer and that's it. No pouring, no mess, and no heavy plastic jug. Their packaging is lightweight cardboard, which helps reduce plastic waste. And if you choose the fragrance free option, it's gentle, hypoallergenic, non irritating and non sensitizing. I really like how simple it is and how fresh and clean everything comes out without those unnecessary chemicals. Right now you can try Earth Breeze for up to 40% off with free gifts@earthbreeze.com virgin that's earthbreeze.com virgin for up to 40% off plus free gifts on your first order.

Ray Ban Meta Glasses come with open ear audio so you can listen to your favorite music without blocking out the world around you.

Hey Meta, play Gorgeous.

Here's Gorgeous by Doja Cat.

You can also ask Meta AI questions.

Hey Meta, when's Doja Cat's next concert?

Doja Cat is playing at the Los Angeles Theater next Tuesday.

Sweet Ray Ban Meta Glasses available at Ray Ban stores and other authorized retailers.

What can you eat for breakfast for weight loss? This is JJ Virgin, four time New York Times Best selling author, celebrity nutrition expert and Fitness hall of Famer. I've been on a lifelong quest for answers to the toughest health questions and now I'm sharing what I found with you. Welcome to Ask the Health Expert. Michelle Brisson on Facebook asks, what can.

You eat for breakfast for weight loss?

Well, there's so much to talk about for breakfast here.

Like should you even eat breakfast?

I will be right back and we will dig in to this answer.

Hey jj, Virgin here.

Okay, real talk.

So often the holidays sneak up on me.

Travel, gifts, hosting, you know, all the things and suddenly it's like, wait, who spent what and where? And I know I'm not the only one who's looked at a bill in January and thought, wow, that escalated quickly. If you want to keep your finances.

Under control this holiday season, you need.

To be using Monarch. It's rated the Wall Street Journal's best budgeting app of 2025. Monarch is the all in one personal finance tool that brings your entire financial life together in one clean interface on your laptop or on your phone. Monarch lets you link everything and gives you real time visibility so you're not shocked later. Right now I've been checking the holiday spending category so I don't accidentally start the new year with that dreaded debt hangover. And honestly, just seeing everything laid out is already helping me stay more aware. This season, Monarch does the heavy lifting. It links your accounts in minutes, gives you smart categorization and super clear visuals. Yes, that end of your reset could be a real goal this time. Don't let financial opportunities slip through the cracks. Use the code virgin@monarch.com in your browser for half off your first year. That's 50% off your first year@monarch.com with the code Virgin.

Welcome to Walgreens. What can I help you with today?

Hi, I need a last minute gift for a secret Santa. Something thoughtful, impressive. Not a fruitcake.

We've got Ferrero Chocolates, artisan coffees, even a smell spa kit. Any vibe you're going for, whatever says.

Wow, this guy's great at giving gifts.

How about this premium skincare gift set? Just needs a bow. Will look like you planned it weeks ago.

Well, happy holidays gifts, holiday decor, and more. The holiday road is long. We're with you all the way. Walgreens.

Breakfast. Is it for champions or should you skip it? That's the first part of this is, is should you be eating breakfast at all? And I've been looking a lot into that because I used to be the person who says you must eat within an hour of waking up. No questions, no arguments, go do it. Now, I've kind of shifted my tune a little bit on this. Now, I'm still a big breakfast advocate because, you know, the studies really are clear. People who eat a quality breakfast, and we will talk about what that is, tend to lose more weight and keep it off than those who, who don't. Now here's the way I think that you do this though, is I no longer say eat within an hour of waking up. I say wake up, have some coffee, have some green tea, have some hot water with lemon and give it a couple hours and see how you do. Because what I really want you to do is have a 12 to 16 hour overnight fast. Now, the most important part of that piece really is stopping eating at least three to four hours before bed. Very important. And the corollary to that is don't go to bed later because you ate dinner late. Just don't eat dinner late. So that's the first part is, let's say you had dinner, you stopped eating at 7, you woke up at 6am if you eat breakfast at 7, you made your 12 hours. But if you pushed it a little bit like to nine and had breakfast, now you've gone 14 hours. Yay for you. And if you have breakfast, dinner at 6 and push it to 10, now you went 16 hours. So try to do that in that overnight fast. Make 12 hours your minimum. And a couple days a week, if you can stretch it to 14 to 16, even better. Next thing, there is this thing called the second meal phenomenon. That means what you eat at the meal before it, the first meal is gonna set you up for how you respond to the second meal. So this could be why mom says breakfast is the most important meal of the day is because what you eat for breakfast is going to impact you for the rest of the day. And you probably have noticed this. Like, let's say that maybe you had a donut for breakfast. I'm really doubting you did. But you know what? That muffin in the latte, the skinny one you had and the healthy muffin, it's about the same. You just don't realize it. In fact, let's look at what that muffin's wrapped in. It's actually a cupcake without the frosting, let's be honest. So that cupcake with the skinny latte is a big carb sugar hit without really any protein to speak of and very little fat. So that's the kind of thing that hijacks your blood sugar. When it does, it kind of sets you on a blood sugar roller coaster for the rest of the day because it's going to go into that next meal and then you'll blow it at the next meal and probably blow it at dinner too. So we want to make sure that we do not blow it at breakfast. And when you look at the standard American diet, let's blow that one up and throw it out. Look at what they do for breakfast. It's like the anti virgin diet. It's gluten, it's dairy, it's sugar. Right? So the big thing we want to make sure at breakfast is that we're eating by the virgin diet, by the sugar impact diet plate. You're getting that trifecta of clean protein, healthy fats and slow, low carbs because you want. Well, actually it's really fiber that comes from slow, low carbs or non starchy vegetables. Now, I will tell you, I find that I do better when I eat very low carbs, carb in the morning, but I get a ton of fiber in. I'm going to show you how I do it. I got to get a lot of protein in. Super important. And that fat, because the protein and the fiber slow down stomach emptying. The fat tells your brain you're full, you've had stuff. So the slowing down the stomach emptying keeps ghrelin suppressed, the hunger hormone. And then the fat triggers that release of those chemicals from the small intestine to tell your brain, hey, she ate, he ate. You don't need to eat for a while because the goal is that you're gonna eat that breakfast and then you don't need to eat for four to six hours because you've got such good blood sugar control from having the fat, fiber and protein trifecta. So where are we getting that? Well, my favorite thing, as you probably already guessed, is to start the day with a smoothie. I like to use my protein powder. I actually blend in a scoop of my paleo powder and a scoop of my plant powder. I add in some of my extra fiber and a little bit of collagen too. So I throw in my beauty collagen. So I put that in. I use some coconut milk. I love the mcts in coconut milk. Not only are they good for your metabolism, they also help you feel fuller, longer. I add in of course, my shakes, my extra fiber, and then a little avocado too because I'm getting the healthy fats and the fiber there too. If I'm really feeling courageous, I do a little cayenne because that spice can zip up your metabolism as well. And then I do a little green banana in there. I don't do a ton. I do a little bit for the resistant starch and that's usually mine. I'll do a little bit of my plant based chai, a little bit of my chocolate paleo, a little teensy bit of cayenne, avocado, green banana, a little bit of that coconut milk and away we go. Sometimes I'll throw in some greens in. That depends. Depends on my mood. And then coffee. Coffee or green tea is also a great way to help with getting your metabolism going in the morning. Get you into insulin sensitivity and fat burning. So there you go. How easy was that? That is what you want to do. Get up in the morning, have something to drink, postpone. Then when you start to notice that you're hungry, ideally you worked out before, have that morning smoothie. Make sure you get the trifecta of clean protein, healthy fat and fiber and that will set you up for a great fat burning day. Foreign this is JJ with Ask the Health Expert. I do this five times a week, so make sure you never miss a show by going to subscribetojay.com.

Hello listeners, this is Anne Bogle, author, blogger and creator of the podcast what Should I Read next? Since 2016, I've been helping readers bring more joy and delight into their reading lives. Every week I check all things books and reading with a guest and guide them in discovering their next read. They share three books they love, one book they don't, and what they've been reading lately. And I recommend three titles they may enjoy reading next. Guests have said our conversations are like therapy, troubleshooting issues that have plagued their reading lives for years and possibly the rest of their lives as well. And of course, recommending books that meet the moment, whether they are looking for deep introspection to spur or encourage a life change or a frothy page turner to help them escape the stresses of work, school, everything. You'll learn something about yourself as a reader, and you'll definitely walk away confident to choose your next read, with a whole list of new books and authors to try. So join us each Tuesday for what Should I Read Next? Subscribe now wherever you're listening to this podcast and visit our website what Should I read next podcast.com to find out more.