Skipping meals can actually contribute to packing on more pounds and this is not want you really want for yourself at all!
When you go without eating a meal, your level of metabolism drops and you become very hungry as a result of not eating.
When you eat again you will be inclined to eat too much. You will also not meet the daily calorie requirement that is essential for your good health (refer back to Myth #1).
Breakfast is the worst meal of the day to skip. Your body has fasted for many hours and upon rising, it needs to be refueled.
People who eat a healthy breakfast are less likely to overeat later in the day. This really makes it easier for you to lose weight, and to maintain a healthy body if you start every day with a healthy breakfast.
Just as a car cannot run without gas, your body cannot run without necessary fuel - Fuel for the body comes from the foods we eat.
The fuel that we need for our bodies to function properly comes from glucose. Glucose is a simple form of sugar that provides the body's primary source of fuel.
The brain and the central nervous system require glucose to do any type of activity. If you do not give your body the glucose it requires through the foods you consume then it will be forced to use stored carbohydrates as an alternative fuel source.
To start your day off right, aim for one serving of protein (which can be found in eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt and peanut butter), two servings of fruit (which helps to give you the recommended daily requirement of vitamins and minerals and helps to prevent constipation) and three servings of grain.
Oatmeal is also a great option – it’s a bulk dense food that is excellent for people who are trying to lose weight. Oatmeal slows down the digestive process and makes it possible for an individual to feel satiated for a longer span of time.
It is also important that you get plenty of fiber at breakfast time as fiber helps keep the digestive process running smoothly.
A nutritious breakfast does not have to be complicated to be healthy. One suggestion that is simple and nutritious is two slices of whole grain bread with a tablespoon of peanut butter and a glass of orange juice.
Another excellent meal for breakfast is a bowl of oatmeal or a high fiber cereal, a banana and a glass of low fat or skim milk.