Some people feel that missing meals aids in weight loss. If you have metabolic disorders, such as diabetes or metabolic syndrome, it may not be appropriate for you. When your metabolism is running smoothly, your body works efficiently to maintain a consistent blood sugar level. The metabolic checkpoints are in place. When you skip a meal, your body keeps your blood sugar and energy levels stable.
When you have metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, or metabolic syndrome, these “checks and balances” may not be adequate. This could lead to a variety of real-world conditions, including acute hunger, exhaustion, and low blood sugar.
Here are 3 BIG mistakes of not eating your meals on time.
1. You may be more prone to eating junk food
You’ve definitely heard the advice, “Don’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry,” because you’re more likely to make poor food choices. You now understand why marketing professionals position candy bars at the checkout stand rather than apples and oranges. When you miss meals, your body seeks high-fat, high-sugar foods for rapid energy. So, if you skip breakfast, which snack in the break room appeals to you more, the donuts or the fresh fruit?
2. It may have a detrimental impact on your energy metabolism
There are legitimate concerns that missing meals will have a negative influence on your calorie-burning rate. The nutrition and health research communities are divided on whether intentional meal skipping works for calorie burning. The basic conclusion is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for losing weight.
When you miss meals, keep an eye on your weight. This can suggest if it aids or hinders your metabolism in terms of quick weight reduction. Yes, you should think about the long-term effects of missing meals on your body’s metabolism, overall health, and quality of life.
3. Due to low blood sugar, you may skip or lose energy midway through your workout
Exercise is critical for weight loss and maintenance. If you miss lunch and are too hungry to exercise after work, or if you can only complete half of your Zumba class because you are exhausted and have no energy, you are jeopardising your weight-loss attempts.
