The reason we call it breakfast, is to "break the fast" after hours of sleeping. When we wake up our bodies need to be replenished with water, and lots of it. A good rule of thumb is to have breakfast within an hour of waking up and make sure that you include protein in this meal. Studies have shown that those who include at least 30% of protein in their first meal have lower body fat percentages. Exercising when your body is dehydrated and hasn't been given any nutrients is going to make it much harder to exercise. Without energy from healthy food, your muscles won't have the fuel they need to exercise. For many people, even the thought of working takes energy. If you don't have fuel for your workout you are going to be in misery, and more prone to injury. Our bodies need fuel to function properly, especially for a good, enjoyable workout. More...
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