What happens to your stomach when you barely eat?

Skipping meals can also cause your metabolism to slow down, which can cause weight gain or make it harder to lose weight. “When you skip a meal or go a long time without eating, your body goes into survival mode,” says Robinson. “This causes your cells and body to crave food which causes you to eat a lot.

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What happens to the body when you skip meals?

Decking the halls can take a lot out of you, but don’t become so frazzled that you start skipping meals. “During the holidays, we are often so hurried we don’t have time to sit down for a meal,” says Haley Robinson, a Piedmont clinical dietitian. “Some people also tend to think that if they skip breakfast and lunch, they will be able to indulge more at holiday dinners without exceeding their calorie limit for the day.” But forgoing food isn’t healthy, and it can actually lead to weight gain.

What happens when you skip a meal?

“First, your blood sugar decreases, which causes interruption in your ability to think straight,” says Robinson. “The brain uses glucose to run efficiently and if there is not enough glucose for the brain to use, your body does not function at 100 percent.” Low blood sugar causes people to feel irritable, confused and fatigued. The body begins to increase production of cortisol, leaving us stressed and hangry. Skipping meals can also cause your metabolism to slow down, which can cause weight gain or make it harder to lose weight. “When you skip a meal or go a long time without eating, your body goes into survival mode,” says Robinson. “This causes your cells and body to crave food which causes you to eat a lot. We usually tend to crave unhealthy foods and all attempts at eating healthy go out the door. When you are that hungry, anything goes.”

Tips to avoid skipping meals

Let’s face it—the holiday season can be hectic. If you are extremely busy, try following these tips:

Eat smaller, frequent meals throughout the day rather than skipping meals.

Always have a snack around like yogurt or a granola bar to hold you over until your next meal. Eat snacks high in protein and fiber. They will keep you full longer.

Plan your meals in advance or prepare them the night before.

Make a schedule for the week to avoid over booking yourself or falling behind. Set an alarm to ring at lunchtime if you are going to be running around all day. Make a lunch date. You cannot skip a meal if you have already made plans with friends or family. Need to make an appointment with a Piedmont physician? Save time, book online.

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Factors That Affect Metabolism

Many factors can alter metabolism, including food intake and increased exercise. For example, restrictive diets can slow metabolism. Your body wants to make sure it has enough energy to run efficiently, which is reflected in how it responds to changes in calorie consumption, exercise, weight loss, and stress.

Diet

Eating causes a lowered energy output because the digestive process burns calories. Consuming insufficient calories, coupled with the thermic effect of food, can leave the body in starvation mode.

Exercise

Increased exercise can also alter metabolism. If you provide only enough calories to support your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and nothing for activity, it will be difficult for your body to function. You can't sustain a workout without adequate fuel because your body needs calories to shuttle sufficient energy to working muscles.

Weight Loss

When we lose fat, especially through rapid weight loss, the body responds by trying to come back into balance (homeostasis). It does this by trying to prevent future weight loss. Reducing body fat gradually, on the other hand, allows time for the body to adjust to the reduction of energy or fat stores.

Stress

The body releases the stress hormone cortisol and reduces testosterone when it faces chronic caloric restriction and additional exercise. These hormonal changes slow metabolism and impair the ability to lose weight.

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