Ever notice yourself wandering into the kitchen, opening the pantry, and grabbing a handful of crackers or cereal—without even noticing what you're doing? Or do you ever catch yourself eating chocolate chips out of the bag when, really, you were going to the kitchen for a drink of water instead? This happens to all of us.
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times — breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it's true, it really is. But you may wonder why it's so important—are there really that many benefits? And if so, what are they? To hopefully convince you that breakfast is a no-brainer, I've put together five life-changing benefits that you will reap from eating within an hour or waking up. But first, let's address the top three most common excuses for not having breakfast: