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I wake up at morning lazy and i don't eat on breakfast except a cup of coffee?

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Dr. Patrick O'Neill answered

Specializes in General Surgery

What is your ??: Many people do not eat breakfast, but that is a mistake. Skipping breakfast signals the body that you should conserve energy. That may be why you feel lazy. Get up, eat a good breakfast, and you may feel your energy levels increase!

Answered 3/27/2013

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