Don’t skip meals to lose weight

[TroyBurger]

If you are trying to cut calories, it may seem like a good idea to skip a meal here and there, but in the long run this will only hinder your weight loss efforts, especially because when you allow yourself to get too hungry, you are far more likely to overeat, snack more, and make poor food choices to satisfy your cravings. You are more likely to ingest fewer calories if you eat three meals per day and have a couple of small snacks, instead of eating two large ones. Spread your eating throughout the day and don’t ever allow yourself to get too hungry.

[JokerzWild]

You’re right! Skipping meals really isn’t a good idea. The hungrier you are, the more likely you are to make stupid decisions about the food you eat and engage in binge eating, which is the fastest way to ingest more calories.

[brightstar]

Skipping meals is one of the worst things that you could possibly do to try to diet. You slow down your metabolism and then cause you to binge, as JokerzWild pointed out. That means that you do even more damage to your diet than you would if you just cheated a little bit. It's really not a good idea to do that, regardless because you slash your ability to keep up with the daily nutrients that you require. If you don't get proper nutrition, you won't be at your ideal weight loss level. Essentially, skipping a meal is like doing everything you can to ensure that your diet fails.

[Charlotte]

What if you only skipped one meal? Like had two large meals a day with no snacking. Would that be better?

[Firefly77]

What if you only skipped one meal? Like had two large meals a day with no snacking. Would that be better?

No. It’s better to have three smaller meals and tiny snacks throughout the day than it is to eat two large portions. The trick is to always feel satisfied, not feel bogged down by food or starving. You need to create a balance.

[Tony1968]

Fasting is not good for your body and it certainly isn’t good for weight loss. If you skip meals, you’ll only end up throwing your system off balance. Eat three meals, have a snack when you are hungry, and don’t eat before bed. Eat healthy foods and watch your porition sizes. That’s all there is to it.

[TinaDancer]

Instead of fasting, just eat the right amount of fiber. You'll love how full you feel and you won't take in too many calories.It will keep you regular, too