well, if the shake you are drinking is your 1st meal of the day, and has 40gms. protein or so, plus you are taking in some carbs- oatmeal? or whatever the case may be, that would be considered a meal. you don't really need to eat anything else for another two hours, -possibly a small snack in between..unless you are in a rush in the morning, go with some egg whites, egg white omelet w/ some sliced turkey/tomato in it, bowl of oats, something alittle more substantial..save the shake for the 2nd meal when you're at work or on the go. some people just don't have much appetite in the morning hours.. after a good nights sleep and prolonged period of no meals, the morning hours are critical in terms of getting in your protein and carbs and kick-starting your metabolism for the day..