Breakfast Ideas and Protein Question

When I want something "different", I will have Quaker 5-minute Grits for breakfast.  I add about a 1/4 cup of shredded 2% fat cheese to it - or substitute a couple of those Laughing Cow wedges (the "Light" versions), and (when I have them) add bacon bits for additional flavor.  I usually add some unflavored protein powder as well.  

But my "mainstay" is a cheese omelette, which takes only about 2 minutes to cook.  I use that same shredded cheese for the omelette so it melts quickly.

Occasionally, just to be different, I'll take a slice of low-calorie bread (sourdough, preferably) and make an open-face melted cheese sandwich with either ham or roast beef on it.  Add just a dab of dijon mustard, and it's great.

I personally find that if I skip the protein at breakfast, I have a tendency to be hungry all day, and that makes it harder to eat smart...  So if I can't do anything else, I mix chocolate protein powder into my morning coffee.  Sometimes I do that even if I have the other stuff...

I eat 3/4 cup kashi go lean cerial and lactaid whole milk every morning.  It gives me 21 grams of protein and fiber to start the day.  When I am running low on my daily protein I grab a bowl of cerial, it is my go to meal, easy to make quick to eat, alway available.

I don't keep track of my protein per day...but I know I get enought in.  Here are some of the things I may have for breakfast...In no special order; a small amount of Wendy's Chili with cheese, 2 oz of a variety of plain mixed nuts, beef jerkey, lean lunchen meat, yogurt, crock pot stew (beef, vegetables, and seasonings), egg, chicken, or tuna salad, leftovers from a day or two before from the coffee shop (order good quality...high protein food and then take 2/3 home with you).  Brian 

4 strips of bacon, 3 eggs,16oz coffee with miralax, cream, protien powder, on rye toast and butter,

 I have to be at work at 8am and drive 40 minutes to get there. What I do for breakfast is this...I have some 4oz ramakins with lids that I use. I take my meat, sausage or bacon or whatever and cook it up . Then I split it between the 5 ramakins, add some onion or bell pepper or nothing if the mood isnt there that day. Then I add about a tbsp of grated cheese . I mix up 5 eggs and some seasonings and pour over it and mix it all together and bake til the eggs are done. Once at work I just heat it for a minute in the microwave and thats it. Hot , nutritious, decent protein and delicious.

 Hey Dad, 

First, while each of us is different and at different stages of our weight loss journey, based on everything I've read and what has worked for me, I focus on getting at least 60 grams of protein in a day.  i usually try to get most of that in by lunch, so anything i have after lunch (nut snacks, cheese) and for dinner, is additional.  As you will see by what I've laid out below, some days I get over 100 grams of protein by the end of the day.

i work out everyday (except Sundays which is my complete rest day).  Within 30 mins of my workout, I have 1 scoop of protein powder (Unjury or another Whey isolate type - there are all kinds, find what you like) mixed with my coffee (16 oz half caf) which makes a nice mocha - is also very portable so if I'm rushed in the morning, like it sounds you are (triplets - OMG!!!)  I can sip it on the way to work...another option, for mornings when I have a little more time is mix the protein powder with a small container of yogurt (I like the Activia light - helps keep the pumb'n hum'n) and I mix in about 1/2 cup of a high protein cereal (Kashi, Special K Hi Protein).  I also add 1 tsp of Benefiber (or the Walmart/Walgreen's generic brand) to my coffee or yogurt mix...again, helps keep me regular and happy.  The above breakfast is generally between 25 - 35 grams of protein.

Mid morning, around 9:30 - 10:00, I have another cup of coffee and a protein bar.  I really like the Detour bars (15 grams of Protein).  I may also have a handful of nuts or some cheese, sometimes a banana.  With this snack, I am up to 40 - 50 grams of Protein for the day.

Lunch is usually left overs from the night before, maybe a sliced turkey & cheese sandwhich or salad with a protein that adds about 10-15 grams.  This gets me to my target of 60 grams.

In the afternoon, betwen 3:00 - 4:00 I usually have a 2nd Detour bar and again some nuts...that gives me about another 20 grams of Protein, so now I'm up to about 80 grams for the day.

Dinner is usually some veggies (salad), some "good" carbs, and of course protein.  My wife and I like soups or chili so we try different bean soups.  I usually add cheese...I'm getting another 10-15 grams of protein...so that puts me near or over 100 grams of protein for the day.

Now that I am running more and longer distances, burning more calories and have the need for glycogen, I am able and need to take in more carbs.  Especially before my long runs.  I am doing more whole grain bread, pasta, fruits, and other complex carbs.  I do have to be careful and watch this closely to maintain my current weight.  I don't want to lose anymore and definitely don't want to gain anything back.  If I don't exercise, I cut back on the carbs, but generally keep the protein high.

The above seems to be working very well for me. 

Good luck and I hope this helps...and How do you handle triplets????  The thought of that scares the %*&#@ out of me!