Why Skipping Breakfast Might Be the Reason You Feel Drained (and How to Fix It)

You wake up, check your phone, start answering messages, maybe sip coffee while trying to get the kids out the door — and before you know it, it’s 11 a.m. and all you’ve had is caffeine and chaos.

You tell yourself: “I’m just not a breakfast person.”

But what if skipping breakfast isn’t just a preference — what if it’s quietly sabotaging your energy, mood, and metabolism?

Here’s what actually happens when you don’t eat in the morning:

• Your blood sugar drops, and your brain starts running on stress hormones.
• You become irritable, distracted, and crave quick carbs.
• By lunchtime, you’re so hungry you’ll eat anything (and usually more than your body actually needs).
• The rest of the day becomes a rollercoaster of energy crashes and sugar spikes.

Sounds familiar?

Breakfast is not just “the first meal of the day.”

It’s your body’s signal that everything is under control — that there’s fuel, stability, and safety. When you start your morning with a balanced meal (think: protein + fiber + healthy fats), you give your brain what it needs to focus and your metabolism what it needs to stay steady.

You don’t need to cook elaborate omelets or smoothie bowls.

Even a 5-minute breakfast can completely change your day — if it’s built right.

That’s exactly what we’re doing this month in my Premium Membership.

In October, our focus is breakfasts that actually work — for real people with real mornings. Together we’ll:

• Create a week’s worth of 5-minute breakfasts (no fancy ingredients required)
• Explore smart supermarket swaps in Dutch stores — so you know what’s truly good for you
• Rebuild your morning habits to support stable energy and fewer cravings
• Understand what your body needs — and why skipping meals makes it harder to feel your best

This isn’t another challenge or diet.

It’s a lifestyle upgrade — designed for expats in the Netherlands who want more energy, less overwhelm, and a better relationship with food.

Because when your mornings change, your whole day — and eventually your whole life — starts to shift.

Join the October round of Premium Membership and let’s make your breakfasts work for you, not against you.

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