Breakfast isnât optional itâs essential for optimal health and performance. The average person is on their phone > 5 hours per day. You have time for a 5-min breakfast that you can prepare the night before or wake up 10-min earlier to eat.
Only 41% of female and 45.6% of male athletes eat breakfast daily. In some female collegiate groups, that number drops to just 27%. Nearly half of athletes are considered underfueled often starting with missed breakfast.
Why does it happen? Early training, packed schedules, and choosing extra sleep.
But hereâs the reality: staying up late, scrolling, and skipping breakfast leads to lower glycogen stores, decreased mental focus, and subpar training outcomes. You canât expect high performance with low fuel.
Most student-athletes also need a second breakfast especially on game days or during intense training blocks. Nutrients missed in the morning are rarely made up later. Your brain, muscles, and bones require consistent fuel.
âď¸If youâre constantly tired, getting sick often, or dealing with injuries thatâs not normal. Itâs often a sign youâre underfueling.