Myth 5 : I Can Get In Quick Shape By Missing Meals ?
Every time you miss a meal, your body goes into panic mode. The body thinks that it is starving. The body thinks that if it does not make the necessary adjustments, you will run out of food and surely die.
Have a look at the typical food consumption of most people. Its probably a cup of coffee because they did not have time for breakfast.
Then its probably a sandwich for lunch.
By the time they get home for dinner, they are literally starving. The body already thinks its starving and will store as many calories as fat as possible. Most people think its OK to eat a little extra for dinner as they have missed breakfast and had a very light lunch. Nothing could be more detrimental to your metabolism.
When the body activates its starvation response, you are in big, big trouble. Fat burning will come to an absolute stop. Muscle burning will be priority. Your metabolic rate can reduce by almost 40%.
To preserve your muscles and burn fat, you need to eat at least 5 to 6 small meals. Missing meals is a cardinal sin.