by Holly Rigsby

Try one of the following options:

1. Eat a light snack - yogurt or a piece of fruit. Eat your regular breakfast 30-45 minutes after your workout.

2. Eat half of your regular breakfast before the workout and the other half about 30-45 minutes after your workout.

3. Drink a meal replacement shake - quick and easy to make and for your body too digest.

Watch out for "Protein/Breakfast Bars". Many of these items seem appealing for they are quick and easy; however the majority of these bars are loaded with sugar and fat. Check the nutrition facts.

Here are some breakfast fat loss favorites: Cereal is a MUST. It's convenient, easy to prepare, easy to eat and full of nutrients - No..."Whole Grain Lucky Charm" does not fall into this category. Be sure to choose your cereals based on the information on the food label.

The top choices should have:

* 5 grams of Fiber or more * 8 grams of Sugar or LESS * Sugar not listed among the first 3 ingredients.

For all other breakfast options, be sure to include a protein, complex carbohydrate, and fresh or frozen fruit. These are some of my favorites:

* Oatmeal with natural peanut butter, cinnamon and a side of fresh berries. * Kashi Go Lean Crunch with skim milk and a banana. * Scrambled egg whites topped with salsa and shredded cheese wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. * Meal Replacement Shake with a piece of fruit.

So if you're interested in fat loss, make sure you don't forget - breakfast is the most important meal of the day.