EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 27 MIN
71. Why Skipping Breakfast Might Be Sabotaging Your Weight Loss, Energy, and Mental Health
from Happiness with Jess · host Jess Knapp
Skipping breakfast might seem like a harmless habit—or even a helpful one if you're doing intermittent fasting or racing through busy mornings. But in this episode, Jess breaks down why consistently skipping your morning meal could actually be working against your energy, mental health, and weight loss goals.Jess shares what science really says about breakfast and why it plays a much bigger role in your physical and emotional well-being than most people realize. Jess also shares simple, realistic tips for what to eat in the morning to fuel your brain, balance your mood, and keep your energy steady throughout the day. Along with that she will answer questions like “What if I’m doing intermittent fasting?” or “What if I’m just not hungry in the morning?” Whether you’re trying to support your mental health or finally make progress with weight loss, it all starts with what’s on your plate—and this episode will help you rethink how you start your day.For more content on self-love, health, fitness and more, you can follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/happ.i.ness.jess?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
What this episode covers
Skipping breakfast might seem like a harmless habit—or even a helpful one if you're doing intermittent fasting or racing through busy mornings. But in this episode, Jess breaks down why consistently skipping your morning meal could actually be working against your energy, mental health, and weight loss goals.Jess shares what science really says about breakfast and why it plays a much bigger role in your physical and emotional well-being than most people realize. Jess also shares simple, realistic tips for what to eat in the morning to fuel your brain, balance your mood, and keep your energy steady throughout the day. Along with that she will answer questions like “What if I’m doing intermittent fasting?” or “What if I’m just not hungry in the morning?” Whether you’re trying to support your mental health or finally make progress with weight loss, it all starts with what’s on your plate—and this episode will help you rethink how you start your day.For more content on self-love, health, fitness and more, you can follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/happ.i.ness.jess?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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