You don’t have to eat at a breakfast meeting just because it’s called a “breakfast” meeting. The pull to join in is real: people adjust how much they eat to match their companions. Options: eat beforehand and just have coffee, select any protein if available, skip pastries entirely, or have one small item if social pressure requires participation. The meeting is about business — nobody is tracking your plate. A large muffin is 400-500 calories of refined carbs that spike then crash energy.
This companion covers the breakfast meeting challenge, the options, the pastry reality, and social dynamics. (4 min read)
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