Welcome to episode 20!  In today's episode, we're going to discuss why eating breakfast should be an integral part of your weight loss strategy. Contrary to popular belief, skipping breakfast may not be the best approach when trying to shed those extra pounds. We'll explore the reasons behind this and provide evidence-based insights. Today I cover:  Understanding the Impact of Breakfast on Weight Loss  Breakfast as a Tool for Satiety and Portion Control Practical Tips for a Healthy Breakfast Experiment with recipes: Get creative and try new breakfast ideas to keep things interesting and prevent boredom. Some of my favorite breakfast ideas and where to find the ( @wellnessbygretchen) In conclusion: Incorporating a healthy breakfast into your weight loss strategy can have numerous benefits, including kick-starting your metabolism, promoting satiety, facilitating portion control, and providing energy for physical activity. Remember to focus on nutrient-dense, balanced meals and plan ahead to set yourself up for success. Join us next time for more evidence-based strategies and expert tips to support your weight loss journey. Until then, stay healthy and keep striving for your goals.   Ways I can support your health journey or to simply connect with me check out the following links/ resources ✅ Learn more about Healthy Weight Simplified Private 1:1 Coaching-https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/Healthyweightsimplified ✅ IG- https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbygretchen/ ✅ Sign up for my free Healthy Eating Foundations Wellness class/ group- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/Healthyeatingfoundations ✅ Book your Complimentary Lifestyle Audit coaching call- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/calendar/bookingcalendar ✅ Receive my weekly newsletter- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/newsletter ✅ Free Healthy Habit Tracker- https://wellnessgretchen.kartra.com/page/habittracker      Chat Soon, Sending you love, Health & Happiness -Gretchen