During the process of losing weight, some people may choose to go on a diet, or even skip breakfast, however, this approach is not advisable.
Although dieting is a common way to lose weight, breakfast is the most crucial meal of the day. Even when trying to lose weight through dieting, skipping breakfast is not recommended.
Skipping breakfast does not actually help with weight loss.
Breakfast is very important for the body. Even when trying to lose weight through dieting, skipping this meal is not ideal. When you skip breakfast, your body only uses up stored protein or glycogen, which are essential substances for maintaining youthful skin. Once these are depleted, the skin can deteriorate. Moreover, not having breakfast not only fails to aid in successful weight loss but also alters the body’s composition. The body naturally has a balance between absorption and consumption, and once this balance is disrupted, the body’s composition changes.
Therefore, during weight loss, it is important to continue having breakfast while managing the timing. Eating too early can disturb the digestive system as it hasn’t fully awakened; eating too late can lead to prolonged hunger which is not conducive to weight loss. The ideal time to have breakfast is around half an hour after waking up when the digestive system is active and can efficiently digest food and absorb nutrients. Of course, breakfast should not be delayed either, preferably between 7 to 8 am.
Furthermore, skipping breakfast not only fails to make one thinner but also poses a risk of gaining weight.
Many people mistakenly believe that by skipping breakfast, reducing calorie intake will lead to weight loss; however, in reality, skipping breakfast for an extended period is more likely to cause weight gain. Research shows that people who frequently skip breakfast have a higher obesity rate. This is because without having breakfast, the body lacks essential nutrients in the morning which can lead to extreme hunger by noon, prompting overeating out of fear of starvation, resulting in an excessive accumulation of calories that gradually turns into body fat, eventually leading to obesity.
Moreover, skipping breakfast not only increases the likelihood of gaining weight but is also extremely detrimental to overall health. Some may think that skipping a meal can lead to losing weight due to hunger, however, this is not accurate. The body’s primary function is to consume carbohydrates first; when these are used up, hunger signals are sent out, leading to an increased intake of calories, higher energy utilization efficiency, and excessive fat storage. Generally, the body’s metabolism is strongest in the morning, followed by the afternoon and weakest at night. If breakfast is skipped or too simple, the body’s ability to burn fat during lunch and dinner decreases, leading to more fat accumulation. Even if one carefully controls the calorie intake during lunch and dinner, due to extreme hunger, the body’s ability to absorb calories increases, making weight gain more likely.
Sailaisai reminds: emphasize the importance of breakfast, follow a balanced diet to achieve healthy weight loss.
