Look, if you're one of those people who think of breakfast as an overhyped morning chore, this might be the best news you've heard since Netflix announced your favorite show's next season release. What if we told you: yes, you CAN skip breakfast and live to tell the tale. Shocking! But as with anything to do with health and fitness, there's always small print.

Have you woken up one day and just said "screw pancakes"? Not because of the gazillion calories they come with, but out of sheer rebellion against early morning grumbling tummies. Well, you could 'fast' forward to increased energy levels or head-first into mood swings. It's all about how you roll.

Skipping breakfast for first-timers may feel like running your first marathon; it's exhausting. You're low on fuel, and it's common to feel tired and lethargic. It's like trying a triple espresso when you've been hooked to the latte life. Some will bench you on the weak team, but persevere, and you might just see the light at the end of the breakfast aisle.

Why are intermittent fasters untouchables among breakfast lovers? It's all about the 'C' word, and we're talking about cortisol. This pesky "stress hormone" usually does its rounds overnight when you're snoozing. However, deciding to pass on that morning glory bowl might turn the cortisol levels up a notch.

Wondering why your slow metabolism couldn't catch up with your fast diet resolutions? Limited calories could be the culprit, slowing down metabolism like LA traffic during rush hour. It's still a grey area whether skipping breakfast flips the metabolism switch slower over time, but hey, pay a dietitian a quick visit to steer clear of this 'adaptive thermogenesis' hocus pocus.

If you're into the new intermittent fasting rave but have zero clues about meeting daily nutrient requirements, don't be the cool kid who ends up with malnutrition. Find a healthcare provider to help you navigate the choppy calorie seas safely because not everyone can skip breakfast without some consequences.

You may dip your toes into the fasting diet and encounter a mix of fatigue, brain fog, and ups-and-downs mood swings. Hunger hormones could invite themselves to your day-long meal party, and your appetite might just spiral out of control. By the way, working out a balanced breakfast strategy with high-protein, good quality nutrient intake and optimal timing could make a difference.

But remember, whether it's kale for breakfast or orange infused water for dinner, the 'best' time to snack is when it works best for you and your routine.

And there you have it - the good, the bad, and the ugly truth about skipping your morning sustenance and the whole intermittent fasting gig. So, are you ready to break up with breakfast, or are you just getting started?