When you want to lose weight, you might be tempted to skip breakfast, work through lunch, or have a light dinner. However, missing meals can actually sabotage your efforts. Find out more about how fasting can impact your ability to lose weight and why you should focus more on nutrition instead. 

What Happens to Your Body When You Skip a Meal?

Your body is designed to rely on a steady supply of fuel and nutrients, which is why you may start to feel unwell as soon as you skip a meal. Your blood sugar can decrease, making you feel tired or sick. You may then start to get moody, agitated, or unfocused. 

You’ll also get hungrier, which will make you more likely to overeat when you do sit down for a meal. Eating too much at once can sabotage your weight loss efforts when you gain more calories than what you lost from fasting. 

How Can You Lose Weight Without Skipping Meals?

Instead of cutting out meals like lunch or dinner, focus on eating healthier foods. For instance, consuming lean protein like eggs for breakfast alongside some whole grain oatmeal and fresh fruit is a more sustainable way to lower your total calorie consumption, plus you’ll feel more sated afterward. 

To lose weight without drastically altering your lifestyle, think about which meals you tend to overeat, then carefully plan them so you aren’t tempted to consume more than you should. Pack lunches or snacks for your time away from home. Stock plenty of fresh, wholesome foods at home so you don’t seek out unhealthy, processed alternatives.

If you have a busy schedule, find restaurants close to where you live or work that offer dishes made with organic, locally sourced foods that you can pop in and enjoy anytime. 

If you’re looking for a tasty breakfast, lunch, or dinner that will help you stay on track with your diet, stop by Heavenly Island Lifestyle in Honolulu, HI. With their focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and impeccable flavors, it’s no wonder they were listed as a Diner’s Choice restaurant by OpenTable in 2019. Explore their craving-satisfying menu online, or call (808) 923-1100 to make a reservation.