Quashing nutrition myths

SKIPPING MEALS WILL HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT.

I know many people who will never admit to doing this to lose weight fast. It may seem like a simple idea. Restrict the calories and the weight will essentially drop.

Plus, in the early stages, the initial excitement of losing weight fast is enticing to a person who is desperate to slim down, believe me I get it.

However, skipping meals in the long run can cause you to crave foods you miss and therein lies the diet danger zone.

Over time, your resolve will weaken, eventually leading you to eat even more at your next meal, as you are so famished.

This constant diet “tug-of-war” of deprivation and overeating will eventually average out your calorie intake over the week, causing your weight loss to come to a standstill.

A better approach is to eat sensible portions of all your main meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner without fail every single day. This helps keep hunger at bay so you don’t succumb to overeating and bingeing. a race and loudly proclaim: “Now I can go and eat my laksa!” His statement always made us stifle a giggle.

You may laugh but it is a common belief that as long as one exercises regularly, there is no need to watch what you eat. Truth is you do burn extra calories when you exercise, but it does not give you a free ticket to overindulge, especially if you want to maintain your weight.

It is this misconception that makes many people gain weight as soon as their regular exercise schedule is disrupted.

Exercising regularly has many wonderful benefits for your health. Just make sure you complement your effort with healthy meals.