Why do I gain weight when I am not eating and skipping meals? Science suggests regular consumption of well balanced meals leads to better hunger & portion control vs sporadic eating including very large meals. Why? Skipping meals causes the body to lower its metabolism (how much energy it needs to function), Causes us to burn less energy (fewer calories), Can lead us to gain weight when we eat our usual amount of food Leaves us with little energy because the body has run out of the fuel we get from food.
