Should I snack in school?

Question

In the morning I always have breakfast (usually a waffle) at around 7. Then I have to wait until about 11:30 to eat lunch, and aren't you supposed to eat every 2-3 hours to maintain a fast metabolism? I usually have a snack in one of my classes at like 9:30. Should I continue doing this or should I wait until lunch?
By the way I'm a LITTLE obsessed with my caloric intake lol and so I don't know if I should be eating those extra calories at 9:30 or if I should just tough it out.

Answer 1

Just eat a big breakfast in the morning so you dont have to eat until lunch time.

Answer 2

If you're still in school, then it's more likely than not that your metabolism is not an issue at this time...unless you suffer from some sort of hormonal or other medical imbalance.

However, if you insist on obsessing over something which (most likely) won't be changing until you're in your late 20's or early 30's, then allow me to suggest the following:

1.) Make sure your morning intake includes fructose-laden foods. Simple fact: fructose is easily broken down in the body, and can be a great source of morning energy. So ditch the waffle and grab an omelet (great source of protein) and some fruit.

2.) If you decide to snack, keep the caloric count low. You're not looking to replace your lunch, just to augment your morning. To do this, perhaps a fruit bar or some such would be appropriate - they can be quickly eaten, and will take care of your food needs.

3.) According to some schools of thought, optimal placement for your "snacks" and meals is at 4-hour intervals. Hillary Swank once commented that she (for "Million-Dollar Baby") was placed on a high-protein diet which required her to eat every 4 hours; morning, noon and night. As you could see the results from that, there is most likely some validity to this method as well.

In any case, it's always a good idea to discuss any weight loss - or weight **management** plans with a physician before starting out.

Answer 3

Metabolism is essentially the speed at which our body's motor is
running. The speed at which our body burns calories is called the metabolic
rate. It's how fast your "motor" is running when you're still in a
reclined position or sleeping. About 60-75% of energy is expended by the
body at rest in such activities.

The metabolism is based on the number of calories we burn throughout
the day. Our body constantly burns calories to keep us going whether we
are eating, sleeping, cleaning etc. People with a lower percentage of
body fat (i.e. muscular) have a higher metabolism than others that are
less muscular because muscle uses more calories to maintain itself than
fat. Some people have a slower metabolic rate and have a harder time
staying slim. Younger persons have higher (faster) metabolism because of
the increased activity of cells. A slow metabolism actually causes to
store fat. The slower the metabolic rate, the greater the weight gains.
How to build muscles to improve metabolism? What type of exercise is
ideal that speed up metabolism so that you burn calories even at rest or
sleep? There are simple exercises that speed up the metabolism.

Causes for Low Metabolism

* Fasting
* A low calorie diet
* Snacking throughout the day on high sugared foods (candy, colas,
cakes, gum).
* Eating or drinking too much sugar containing foods.
* Lack of physical activity.
* Underactive thyroid.

Metabolism Boosters

There are some natural metabolism boosters (natural foods) that
improves your metabolism. Do not take over the counter pills containing animal
thyroid extract that claim to boost up metabolism. These products may
have side effects as diarrhea, increased heart rate, excessive
sweating, nervousness, tremors, bulging eyes, etc.

How to Improve (Speed up) Metabolism

* Do not skip any meals
* Exercise daily
* Build your muscles
* Avoid alcohol, sugar, and fastings
*Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily.
*Eat foods with high nutrition values

Answer 4

Having a waffle is NOT breakfast! When i went to school one girl collapsed, why? Because she only had a banana for breakfast. You can't study on an empty stomach, and if you are going to snack at school make an excuse to go to the bathroom or something.

Answer 5

I know you didn't ask but i think you should eat something healthier than a waffle for breakfast if you are so concerned with calories :S Those things are bad for you, especially prepackaged ones. try fruit or an egg white omelet. for your 9:30 snack you could eat veggie sticks..

Answer 6

you should eat a big breakfast and not have a snack. a snack can be extra calories but a bbreakfast is really important. instead of eatign a snack, eat something extra in the morning. i think that will be good for you. good luck with it!

Answer 7

I think snacking at school is fine. But I am somewhat concerned that you are so concerned about it. I'm wondering if you're developing an eating disorder. Why don't you talk to your doctor and/or a nutritionist to get healthy tips?

Answer 8

Yes, snacking in school makes everyone happy (espieasally the people you share with)