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You know I love you, so I’m going to be honest with you…with kindness, science, and a little sass.

Because every week I hear it:

“I’m just not hungry in the morning.”
“Coffee is my breakfast.”
“I’ll eat later when I’m actually hungry.”

And listen - I get it. As a mom, a woman, former teacher, and a cancer survivor who’s lived through stress, hormones, trauma, and life chaos…mornings can sometimes feel like a race you didn’t sign up for.

But if you aren’t hungry in the morning, I need to tell you something important:

👉 That’s not a personality trait. It’s a metabolic red flag.

☕ Why You’re “Not Hungry” (The Truth No One Tells You)

When you wake up after a full night of fasting and have zero appetite, your body is not “being efficient.” It’s not “saving calories.” It’s not “just how you are.”

It’s a sign that your stress hormones are running the show.

When cortisol is high and your metabolism is trying to conserve energy, your hunger cues get quiet. And that might feel convenient, but it comes with big consequences.

Like…

✨ afternoon energy crashes
✨ evening snacking that feels out of control
✨ intense cravings
✨ brain fog
✨ irritability (yes, the 3 pm “why am I mad at everyone?” mood)
✨ slowed metabolism
✨ stalled fat loss
✨ and…losing muscle instead of building it

If you’ve ever eaten everything in sight at night and wondered what’s wrong with you - girl, it started at breakfast.

🍳 Why Breakfast Is a Metabolic Power Switch

Eating a balanced breakfast...one with 30 grams of protein and 8-10 grams of fiber - does ALL of this:

✔ stabilizes your blood sugar
✔ calms cravings before they start
✔ improves energy and mood
✔ supports hormone balance
✔ sharpens your focus (yes, your brain loves breakfast)
✔ protects your muscle (which is everything for strength, fat loss, and long-term health)

Skipping breakfast is like waking up, grabbing your phone, seeing it at 12 percent, and saying, “Eh, it’ll be fine.”

Will it?
Because by 3 pm you’re on low power mode, everything is lagging, and you’re snapping at anyone who breathes near you.

💪 For My Lifters: Why Breakfast Matters Even More

If you’re trying to:

• build muscle
• keep muscle
• lose fat
• get stronger
• improve recovery
• perform better

…and you skip breakfast?

You’re starting your day in a catabolic (muscle breakdown) state. Meaning your body is more willing to burn through your muscle tissue because it has nothing else to work with.

You can’t tone muscle you don’t have.
You can’t grow muscle you’re not feeding.
And you can’t PR while running on fumes.

🌞 “But Coach, I really am not hungry!”

Totally normal - at first.

Your hunger cues recover when your metabolism recovers.
And your metabolism recovers when you start fueling consistently.

Start small:
Half a protein shake
A Greek yogurt
A hard-boiled egg and a piece of fruit

Then build up to full meals. Your appetite will return. Your energy will skyrocket. You’ll feel like a completely different woman.

🥣 What to Eat: 3 Sample Breakfasts

Each includes ~30g protein + 8–10g fiber and stays under 450 calories.

1. High-Protein Yogurt Bowl

• 1 serving plain Greek yogurt (20g protein, 0g fiber)
• 1 scoop whey or plant protein mixed in (20g protein, 0g fiber)
• ½ cup raspberries (0g protein, 4g fiber)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds (4g protein, 8g fiber)

👉 Total: 44g protein, 12g fiber

2. Egg & Veggie Power Wrap

• 2 whole eggs + 3 egg whites scrambled (28g protein, 0g fiber)
• 1 cup sautéed spinach + peppers (2g protein, 3g fiber)
• 1 high-fiber tortilla (5g protein, 7g fiber)

👉 Total: 35g protein, 10g fiber

3. Protein Oats

• ½ cup oats (5g protein, 4g fiber)
• 1 scoop protein powder stirred in after cooking (20–25g protein, 0g fiber)
• 1 tbsp ground flax (1g protein, 2g fiber)
• ½ cup blueberries (0g protein, 2g fiber)

👉 Total: 26–31g protein, 8g fiber

Pro tip: Add another 2 egg whites on the side if you want to bump up the protein.

💙 If You Want This to Feel Easy…I’ve Got You

If you’re tired of trying to figure this out alone - the workouts, the macros, the meal timing, the energy crashes, the muscle building, all of it...

✨ Stacked Strength, my 16-week online coaching program, takes the guesswork out of everything.

You get:

• science-backed strength programming
• female-specific coaching (not bro-science, not diet culture nonsense)
• personalized nutrition support
• accountability
• education
• and a coach (hi, it’s me!) who gives a damn about your success and your sanity

So you can focus on what matters in your life - your career, your family, your joy, your strength - instead of obsessing over food and fitness.

If breakfast is the first step, Stacked Strength is the roadmap.

Ready? I’m right here when you are. 💙

Tap here to claim your strength NOW.

📩 Reach out to me and let’s get you started on your strong girl journey. You can email me at [email protected] or hit me up on Instagram here.