Why eat Breakfast

People don't become overweight from one bad habit. In fact, it's a confluence of factors that led to the obesity epidemic in this country. You cannot change your body by just "doing everything right starting tomorrow." It doesn't work that way.

The experts say the best way to lose weight and keep it off is to set small, realistic goals. "Tackle one unhealthy habit at a time and once you have successfully met that goal set another one," recommends Nutrition expert Tracey Ryan.

Breakfast is crucial for fueling your body, providing energy, maintaining metabolism and even improving concentration. If you skip breakfast, you may find yourself lacking energy, hungrier and more apt to overeat later in the day.

It's obvious that everyone should eat breakfast, but still skip it for a whole host of reasons - from time to taste and everything in between. The key is simply to eat something.

Eating a balanced breakfast is the goal - protein, carbohydrate and fat sources. But if time is a constraint or you need something convenient, you don’t always have to go with the typical breakfast - grab a piece of fruit, yogurt and some nuts or wrap a slice of turkey and cheese in a tortilla.

There are so many ways to start your day, but skipping your morning meal is not one of them -- always eat breakfast.