About Skipping Meals

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Registered: 03-26-2003
About Skipping Meals
Mon, 12-01-2003 - 9:18pm

So timely, I just received this email from the South Beach site (their newsletter):


Is It OK to Skip Meals?

When you begin to curb your cravings during Phase 1, you may be tempted to skip meals. But it's important not to confuse a loss of cravings with a diminished appetite. Your body still wants to eat—you're simply controlling the urge to overeat. By skipping meals, you can cause your blood sugar to drop and cravings for bad carbohydrates to return, which can reverse the progress you've made on the diet.

So take Dr. Agatston's advice and eat your meals even if you don't feel hungry. And don't forget that snacks are also important for stabilizing your blood sugar and allowing your body to get used to the new diet. Instead of starving yourself one moment and stuffing yourself the next, allow your body to reach a steady state somewhere in between.

For more on skipping meals, read Dr. Agatston's recent Q&A by logging on to the South Beach Diet Online.













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