BELLY - How to Get Rid of Belly Fat

MALAYSIA BOLEH - Malaysia is Southeast Asia's fattest country

Expanding waistlines weigh heavy on Malaysia

By M Jegathesan | AFP News – 13 hours ago

Malaysians have a passionate love affair with their lip-smacking cuisine -- rich curries, succulent fried chicken, buttery breads and creamy drinks -- but it is increasingly an unhealthy relationship.

Malaysia is Southeast Asia's fattest country, where a nationwide foodie culture is feeding mounting concern over what its health minister calls "an obesity epidemic."

"We are the most obese nation in Southeast Asia, and Malaysians are becoming more and more obese," Health Minister S. Subramaniam told AFP, warning of a "crisis in unhealthy behaviour."

Nearly 45 percent of Malaysian men and almost half of women are overweight or obese, according to a 2013 study by UK medical journal Lancet, compared to global rates of around 30 percent.

A recent report by consultants McKinsey Global Institution found obesity now costs the global economy $2 trillion in healthcare and lost productivity -- or 2.8 percent of global GDP -- just $100 billion less than both smoking and armed conflict. The study warned almost half of the world's adult population will be overweight or obese by 2030 and called for a "coordinated response" from governments, retailers and food and drink manufacturers.

In Malaysia, childhood obesity rates also are climbing, from less than 10 percent a decade ago to nearly 14 percent in 2008, according to the most recent figures, saddling health systems with a new generation of diabetes, hypertension and other obesity-related illnesses

Already, some 2.6 million adults have diabetes, a figure authorities expect to spike to 4.5 million in 2020. Malaysia has a population of around 29 million.

Civil engineer Kevin Lim is trying to slim down after doctors told him a few years ago that his life was at risk.

- Couch potato -

Lim, 40, who weighs 173 kg (380 pounds), has diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and joint pains from lugging his bulk around.

"All I knew was that eating made me happy. I was a couch potato, watching DVDs, and my weight rose," Lim said as he huffs through his now-regular workouts in a Kuala Lumpur fitness centre.

Malaysia is a victim of its own success, with decades of economic advancement bringing the flip-side health issues that developing countries often encounter when hunger is defeated, incomes rise, and lifestyles become more sedentary.

But a key factor is the national love for Malaysia's delicious but rich fare: spicy curries made with fattening coconut milk, carb-heavy rice dishes, and sugary drinks like teh tarik -- a frothy tea with sweetened condensed milk.

The breaking of bread is of vital social and cultural importance in each of multi-racial Malaysia's main ethnic groups -- Muslim Malays, Chinese, and Hindu Indians -- and is enthusiastically embraced.

- The sweet life -

Open-air food stalls are a fixture in every neighbourhood, often open 24 hours and full of late-diners -- a major health no-no, according to doctors.

Fast food giants McDonald's and KFC also do a roaring business, and Malaysians are among the world's top per-capita sugar consumers.

Compounding the issue, languid, tropical Malaysia has historically lacked a strong tradition of active outdoor leisure pursuits, due in part to the sweltering weather, Islamic modesty, and shortage of public spaces for exercise.

Subramaniam, the health minister, said the problem eventually "will affect productivity and impact our economic development."

Over the past year, the government has ramped up public-awareness campaigns and mass street-exercise activities. Subsidies that kept prices of sugar and cooking oil low have been reduced in recent years, for joint budgetary and health reasons.

Fitness chains, a relatively undeveloped industry in Malaysia, now report growing numbers of health-conscious members.

"At least three out of 10 people who sign up at our gym do it because of illnesses including obesity and heart-related illness," said Elaine Yap, marketing manager with fitness chain Jatomi, which has four outlets.

Experts say far more official action is needed.

Mohamad Ismail Noor, president of the Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity, backs emerging calls to ban 24-hour food outlets, cut sugar content in beverages, further reduce sugar and cooking oil subsidies, and build more parks.

"We need to take stern action. The government has to put its foot down and say 24-hour outlets are not healthy. Obesity is the mother of all diseases," he said.

But old habits die hard.

A study of nearly 1,700 seriously ill diabetics released last week found that more than three out of four shrugged off doctor's advice on changing their lifestyles, Malaysian media reported.

The study also reportedly found that diabetes-related eye complications in such patients increased from 35 percent in 2008 to 49 percent in 2013, while kidney complications rose six percentage points to 42 percent.

Wong Siew Hong, a 170-kg diabetic automotive mechanic, is trying.

Barely able to bend down to pick up his tools, he is trying a range of weight-loss products but can't kick his love of oily Malaysian noodle dishes and is ready to throw in the towel.

"When I walk, I feel like I am a tank. I am just too heavy," said the father of two.

"At home I just eat and sit on the sofa."

Source: https://my.news.yahoo.com/expanding-waistlines-weigh-heavy-malaysia-084649371.html

BELLY - How to Get Rid of Stomach Fat Fast

BELLY - How to LOSE STOMACH FAT: Abdominal Massage Techniques

BELLY BUSTER - Top belly busters for blokes

Have those after-work beers caught up to you? Beat the belly with these top tips.

 

The human body is programmed to protect its current weight, even if this is an extra-large belly. Here's how to outsmart your primitive biology.

Exercise every day

Exercise is essential for losing your belly. It helps you burn more fat while keeping your muscles intact.

The human body was designed to move, yet we have done our level best to engineer movement out of our lives. Cars, sedentary jobs, technology and the quest for convenience have all made it easier to do very little.

If you want to be active, you usually have to plan to make it happen. Aim for a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming) on five days each week.

You can save time by going harder and doing two 30-minute sessions of vigorous exercise (such as jogging, tennis or a gym circuit class) a week instead. Remember, the more exercise you do, the more benefits you'll get.

Know your calories

Generally speaking, consuming 2081 calories (8700 kilojoules) a day is a good target for belly-busting men (it may be higher or lower depending on your height, age or weight, so check with your doctor if you are unsure).

If you eat three meals and two snacks a day, a meal should contain between 478 and 717 calories (2000 and 3000 kilojoules), with snacks and drinks making up the rest of the calories.

The recommended daily intake for adults on which food manufacturers base their labelling system is also 2081 calories. So when you see a label on a packet of food saying that one serve is "10 per cent DI", it means it contains 208 calories, or 10 per cent of your recommended daily calorie intake. Look for main meals that are 25 per cent DI and snacks that are less than 10 per cent DI.

Have breakfast

It doesn't need to be large, fancy, eaten at dawn or even eaten at a table – just eat it. If you don't, your hunger will catch up with you and strike with a vengeance, and you'll be grabbing the biscuits and chocolate when you hit the afternoon slump.

It has been shown that men who don't eat breakfast have, on average, bigger bellies. Quick, healthy breakfasts include:

• Smoothies with low-fat yoghurt, low-fat milk and fruit.
• Muesli or bran cereal with low-fat milk and strawberries.
• Instant porridge with sliced banana.
• Baked beans or boiled eggs on wholegrain toast.

If you've got more time, you could even try making your own muesli by mixing oats, wheatgerm and any type of bran with almonds, sunflower seeds, dried apricots, sultanas and chopped prunes.

Eat your vegetables

Vegetables are your belly-busting best friends – they offer so much for so little cost (in terms of calories). The vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytochemicals they contain stop you falling apart from the inside and make you feel great.

Aim to fill half your plate at dinner with vegetables, raw or cooked. But that doesn't mean eating half a plate of mashed potato is okay; potatoes count as carbohydrates, along with pasta, noodles, bread and rice, and should take up a quarter of your plate, with meat or other proteins making up the last quarter.

Include a variety of vegetables in each meal. Go for carrots, tomatoes, onions, broccoli, mushroom, lettuce, capsicum, celery, pumpkin, parsnips, zucchini, peas, corn, broccoli, cabbage, beans and beetroot. If you're still hungry after your meal, eat more vegetables.

Add protein

It's a good idea to include some protein in all your meals as well as some of your snacks. Protein-rich foods keep your stomach busy and quiet for longer. They also help to build muscle and maintain your strength.

But there's no need to go berserk and drink protein powders and eat only chicken breasts and eggwhites. Keep in mind that balance and variety are always important principles to follow.

Here are a few easy ideas to add protein to each meal

• For breakfast, include low-fat milk or yoghurt, eggs, legumes or unsalted nuts.
• For lunch and dinner, include lean meat, fish, eggs, chicken or legumes.
• For snacks, include low-fat milk or yoghurt, unsalted nuts or hummus.

Snack smarter

Before you eat anything, the first question to ask is, are you really hungry? If the answer is no, don't eat anything and have some water or a diet drink instead.

Eating when you are not even hungry will add to the size of your belly rather than bust it. It is a seriously unhelpful habit. If you are really hungry, keep to the key foods your body needs.

Think of snacks as just top-ups of the healthy foods you eat throughout the day, not an excuse to eat party food in the middle of the afternoon. Good snack choices include:

• Fruit (fresh, dried or canned fruit is fine, but fruit juice is not as it is high in calories).
• A glass of low-fat milk or tub of low-fat yoghurt.
• A piece of wholegrain toast with hummus or a spread such as peanut butter.
• A cup of plain popcorn.
• A handful of unsalted nuts.

Cut back on booze

Alcohol is a rich fuel source and you need to work hard to burn it off. A 375ml bottle or can of beer, for instance, contains 136 calories (570 kilojoules) – the equivalent of two slices of bread.

Drinking also leads to bad food choices and you won't exercise the next day. Cut your alcohol intake by half: drink on half as many days and consume half as many drinks per session as you normally do.

Health authorities recommend men limit alcohol to an average of two standard drinks a day and have two alcohol-free days a week. Two standard drinks is one-and-a-half cans of beer, one medium glass of wine or two nips of spirits.

Avoid calorie bombs

It's good to focus on the positive – all the great foods you can and should eat every day when you are belly busting. But it's handy to be reminded of keep-it-for-a-treat foods. These foods are extremely high in sugar or fat, so steer clear of them on a regular basis:

• Cakes, biscuits, slices, muffins and doughnuts.
• Chocolate.
• Cream, sour cream and butter.
• Fast food, chips and pies (anything deep-fried).
• Potato and corn chips (anything salty in a packet).
• Regular soft drinks and flavoured mineral water (diet or lite is okay), sports drinks, fruit juice and iced tea.

Build muscle

When you've got muscle on board, you can eat more without gaining weight, because muscle burns fuel at a higher rate even when you're sitting still.

The key to building muscle is strength training, also known as resistance exercise. This includes using free weights or weight machines, doing push-ups, sit-ups, chin-ups, lunges and squats, or exercising with resistance bands or fitness balls.

Learn the technique correctly first, then gradually build up the length and number of sessions until you're doing two or three a week. Leave at least a day between sessions to help your muscles recover.

Don't eat distracted

We eat with our eyes as well as our mouths. So serve your meals at the table and sit down and enjoy them properly. Eat slowly and you're bound to feel more satisfied than inhaling them while standing over the bench.

Eating while watching TV is a bad idea too – you will eat mindlessly (and probably fatty food), plus your metabolic rate slows right down to a level not much higher than sleeping. When you're travelling, resist the urge to buy chips or biscuits while waiting at airports or service stations.

Belly-busting meal ideas

Breakfast

• 3/4 cup porridge with 1 cup low-fat milk and 2 tbs sultanas.
• 2/3 cup raw muesli with 1 cup low-fat milk and 1 sliced banana.
• 2 slices wholegrain toast with Vegemite or peanut butter.
• 4 wheat cereal biscuits with 1 cup low-fat milk, 2 tbs chopped nuts and 1/2 cup canned fruit.
• Breakfast melt: 2 slices wholegrain toast with 1/2 cup kidney beans, 2 tbs ricotta, handful basil, sliced tomatoes and 2 tbs grated parmesan, grilled.
• 2 poached or boiled eggs on 2 slices wholegrain toast with margarine and tomatoes and mushrooms in olive oil.

Lunch

• 2 slices wholegrain bread with ham, baby spinach and tomato.
• 1 boiled egg and 1 pear.
• 1 small can of salmon or tuna (in water) and large salad. 1 apple.
• 1 wholegrain roll with 80g lean roast beef, 2 tsp each of margarine, wholegrain mustard and horseradish cream, sliced red capsicum, cucumber and salad leaves.
• Lunch melt: 1 wholegrain muffin with 1 cup baby spinach, 1/2 cup salt-reduced baked beans, 2 slices light cheese, grilled. 1 banana.
• Tuna stir-fry: 65g vermicelli noodles, 1 can tuna, 1 capsicum, 4 shallots, 3 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sesame oil.

Dinner

• Asian stir-fry: 200g lean chicken or beef strips, 2 cups mixed vegetables, 40g egg noodles and 1/4 cup reduced-salt stir-fry sauce.
• 300g white fish fillets or 150g salmon steak (grilled or pan-fried) with 1 large corn cob and 1 cup steamed vegetables.
• 200g lean pork steak, 1 mashed potato (with 1 tbs light milk and 1 tsp margarine), 2 cups steamed green beans and broccoli.
• Homemade pizza: 1 wholemeal Lebanese bread, 1 tbs no-added-salt tomato paste, 200g sliced tomatoes, 100g sardines, 40g chopped salt-reduced fetta, 1 cup rocket leaves.

Belly-busting snacks

Snacks from group A and C are about 143 cal (600kJ) each, while snacks from group B are about 71 cal (300kJ) each. As a rough guide, men who wear size M clothes can have two snacks a day from group A and B, while men who are size L or larger can have one from each group.

Belly-busting meal ideas

Group A

• 300ml low-fat milk
• 250ml breakfast drink
• Large skim latte
• 200g low-fat yoghurt
• 250ml skim fruit smoothie

Group B

• 1 large apple or pear
• 1 banana
• 1 handful grapes
• 1/2 large can of fruit
• 6 apricot halves
• 2 tbs sultanas

Group C

• 30g unsalted nuts
• 2 boiled eggs
• 220g baked beans
• 1 plain oat-based muesli bar
• 1 slice wholegrain toast with
• 1 tbs peanut butter

This is an edited extract from Belly Busting For Blokes (New Holland, $24.95) by Nicole Senior and Veronica Cuskelly, available in bookstores now.

Source: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/

FLAT TUMMY - Eat your way to a flat tummy

If you suffer from bloating and indigestion, a new diet 

may hold the key to a flatter stomach.

A new diet looks set to provide relief from bloating for the one in five people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The low-FODMAP plan works by eliminating certain sugars from the diet and boasts a success rate of 70 per cent among those already following it. The beauty of the diet is that it is not as restrictive as other elimination diets and is therefore easier to adhere to, increasing the chance of long-term success for dieters.

What are FODMAPS?

FODMAPS are sugars found in certain foods which can cause symptoms of IBS in some people and stands for fermentable oligosaccharides (fructans and raffinose), disaccharides (lactose), monosaccharides (fructose) and polyols (sugar alcohol such as sorbitol, maltitol and xylitol). They were identified by dietician Dr Sue Shepherd, who has recently published a book on the topic along with gastroenterologist Dr Peter Gibson called The Food Intolerance Management Plan (Penguin, $35).

Common FODMAP foods include wheat-based products; certain fruit and vegetables including stone fruit and vegies such as onions, garlic and cabbage; honey and sugar substitutes; and legumes (see below for a full list).

According to Dr Shepherd, there are three reasons why FODMAPS cause symptoms of IBS: they are poorly absorbed in the small bowel; they are small molecules, consumed in a concentrated dose; and they are "fast food" for the bacteria that live naturally in the large bowel.

Common high-FODMAP foods include:

• Fruit: apples, blackberries, cherries, mango, nectarines, peach, pear and watermelon
• Vegetables: artichoke, asparagus, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, garlic, mushrooms, onions
• Beans and pulses, such as baked beans, lentils and chickpeas
• Wheat-based products including bread, pasta, cereals, noodles and biscuits
• Dairy products including milk, yoghurt, ice-cream and soft cheeses
• Honey and high-fructose corn syrup
• Fruit juices, pastes and sauces
• Coconut milk and cream
• Sugar substitutes (with names ending in "ol" such as xylitol)
• Coffee substitutes
• Sweet wines

Who would benefit from a low-FODMAP diet?

The low-FODMAP diet is designed to help people suffering from food intolerances that lead to IBS and has been proven to work in the treatment of IBS symptoms in both the long term and short term.

If you have been diagnosed with IBS or have experienced bloating, discomfort or a change in your bowel habits and would like to try the low-FODMAP diet, your first step is to contact an experienced and qualified dietician for advice. You can also get a breath hydrogen test to check whether you have fructose or lactose intolerance, or both, which will help you identify which FODMAPs you should be avoiding.

A typical low-FODMAP menu plan

• Breakfast options: wheat-free cereal with 'lite' milk; poached eggs with wheat-free bread
• Lunch options: Rice cakes with ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato; roast vegetable salad
• Dinner options: Lamb and sweet potato curry; tomato chicken risotto; Chinese chicken on fried wild rice
• Snack options: Yoghurt, popcorn, mixed nuts, rice crackers with a slice of hard cheese

General dietary guidelines

As well as avoiding FODMAPs, there are a few other rules you can follow to help reduce the severity of IBS symptoms.

• Firstly, avoid overeating, and enjoy your meals by savouring them and eating slowly.
• Avoiding excessive intake of fats, caffeine and alcohol is also important.
• Avoid stress-filled meals – don't work or have difficult discussions when you're eating.
• And lastly, don't skip meals. Eat regularly and always have a good breakfast.

Source: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/

WEIGHT LOSS - 10 best protein options for weight loss

If you're trying to drop a few kilos, make sure you have the protein box ticked at meal times. Foods that are high in protein take longer to digest and metabolise which means your end up burning more calories trying to process them. Not only that, it also keeps you fuller for longer. Try these protein hits for maximum weight loss benefits.

1. Almonds

Try snacking on a small handful of raw almonds. It’s important to have healthy snacks like this on hand to keep you going until your next meal. Helping you resist the urge to indulge in unhealthy sugary snack foods.

2. Pumpkin seeds

Sprinkle these healthy seeds on your breakfast cereal to help keep you full for longer. That way you will be less likely to binge eat at your next meal. 

3. Organic eggs

Eggs make an excellent breakfast or lunch. They will assist with keeping yourblood sugar levels stable and sugar cravings at bay. Ideal for anyone on a weight loss program.

4. Organic yoghurt

Add a spoonful of yoghurt to your muesli, porridge, or smoothie, or have it on its own as a healthy snack. This protein rich food will help prevent spikes and drops in blood sugar levels, which can trigger weight gain. Avoid yoghurts with added sugars.

5. Grass-fed meat

Having a piece of protein the size and thickness of your palm is a good rule of thumb when working out healthy portion sizes. Grass-fed meat is not only a good source of protein but also high in iron. You need plenty of iron to give you energy, which is important when starting a new weight loss exercise regime.

6. Oily fish

Another factor to consider when trying to balance blood sugar levels is omega-3fatty acids, found in abundance in oily fish like salmon and sardines. Eating foods that contain healthy fats and protein will also give you a sense of satiety. Eating these good fats will help keep your weight down.

7. Lentils

Legumes are not only rich in protein but also contain plenty of fibre. These nutrients are important for balancing blood sugar levels and keeping you more satisfied after a meal.

8. Hummus

This nutritious dip makes the perfect snack with some veggie sticks or wholegrain crackers. It is full of protein and fibre, and is a great way to prevent the afternoon munchies.

9. Quinoa

This gluten-free seed is an excellent alternative to rice and other grains. Full of protein and fibre, quinoa will help keep hunger pangs at bay. Using quinoa instead of grains is a great way to cut down on carbs too. Quinoa is versatile too - it's delicious as a porridge, in salads, with curries or stir-fries. 

10. Brown rice protein powder

This is a convenient and healthy way to increase your protein intake. Just mix yourself up a delicious brown rice protein-based smoothie! Having protein with each meal is one of the best ways to assist with healthy weight loss as they help fill you up and reduce the likelihood of sugar cravings.

Source: http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au

LOSE WEIGHT - Tips and Tricks for Losing Weight Faster

WORK YOUR BUTT OFF

Doctors recommend you do at least 30-minutes of cardio a day, and weight training at least three times a week. Double the time in which you exercise means you may burn more calories than you are eating. Doubling your cardio time will help you lose weight faster. Create an everyday schedule so that you know you have to Find ways to motivate yourself into exercising, such as listening to fast-paced music or audiobooks while working out.

EAT OFTEN

That doesn’t mean scarf down a double-cheeseburger several times a day. No, researchers have found that eating small meals every three hours will actually increase the rate of the metabolism and actually aide in weight loss.

EAT THE RIGHT FOODS

Dieting should never mean starving, or denying your body. Starving or denying one’s self of food may actually be worse for weight loss, as cravings intensify when the body is denied. Instead, stick to healthy foods that will still fill you up such as:

Sugar-Free Cranberry Juice: Rich with vitamin c, antioxidants and is good for your digestive bits.

Beans: Full of filling proteins.

Asparagus: Rich with vitamins A, B-complex, C, and E as well as other minerals that assist the body.

Olive oil: We’re not suggesting you drink a gallon of it or anything. But it’s true, olive oil contains poly unsaturated fats that reduce hunger pains and breaks down excess body fats.

Kelp and Seaweed; both contain iodine, which creates thyroid hormones within your body that burn fat by raising the rate of the metabolism.

Oats: Rich in fiber, keeping you feeling fuller longer.

Apple Cider Vinegar: A natural detox.

Green Tea: A natural detox, said to flush the body of harmful fluids and toxins, Reduces bloating and may actually quicken your metabolism.

Tomatoes: These vegetables are full of antioxidants and are regarded as a “fat-fighting” food due to their ability to reduce water retention and inflammation.

Salads: Replacing one meal a day with a hearty salad means you’re still getting full, while ingesting the “right” kinds of calories. Salad and leady greens also improve digestion.

PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU’RE DRINKING

One tip to losing weight faster is with the use of water. Studies show that drinking one glass of water before and after eating a meal can actually help prevent you from over-eating, and will help you stay hydrated. This happens because water works as an appetite suppressant. Using this method has an average reduction rate of 75-calories per meal. Weight loss experts recommend drinking at least 8-9 glasses of (here’s the key) ice cold water a day. Drinking ice cold water may actually help burn calories.

Not only does ingesting water help aide in weight loss, but so does the replacement of other drinks with water. Giving up soda may actually help you lose weight; up to almost 35 pounds a year depending on weight, age and drinking habits. Soda is bad for your teeth, weight, and blood sugar. Water helps with weight loss, hydration, and the appearance of the skin. I think we see a clear winner.

Another drink to cut out from your diet when trying to lose weight quickly is alcohol. One glass of wine contains 100 calories. How many glasses are you having per-night? Drinking 8 glasses of wine per-week can result in an extra 1600 calories a week. That’s generally how many calories you’re supposed to intake within one day. Cut alcohol out of your diet and start seeing results.

TRY A CLEANSE

Cleanses, or “detox diets” are juice-based diets that are designed to cleanse the body of harmful toxins and aide in weight loss. The Lemonade Detox Diet is a popular one for weight loss. The drink consists of cayenne pepper, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup and spring water. These ingredients are mixed together and ingested instead of meals. Each drink is followed by a “salt water flush”; one tablespoon of sea salt into one liter of water.

Some dieters have reported losing up to 10 pounds in a week on this diet, as no solid foods are allowed. This diet should be followed with caution, and it should be reported that dieters can experience pains associate with excretion, as well as bowel movements lasting up to an hour. It should also be noted that once you go back to eating your diet as you did before you may experience a “yo-yo” dieting affect where you gain much, or some of the weight back.

THE MILITARY DIET

The military diet is a strictly regimented diet designed to fill you up and burn belly fat. This diet does so by eating high protein foods that keep you energized and full. There are many meal plans available online for those interested in the military diet. The military diet can be done on an ongoing basis, but is usually recommended to only be done three days of the week. An example of a meal on this diet would be one hardboiled egg, one cup of cottage cheese, and 5 saltine crackers for lunch.

THE PURPLE DIET

The purple diet consists of a diet plan where, you guessed it; you only eat foods that are purple and dark red in color. This diet plan has been attributed to quick, healthy weight loss and was even touted by Mariah Carrey as how she got her post-baby body back in shape.

DON’T STARVE YOURSELF

While slipping into that new “two-sizes-too-small” dress within a week may seem enticing, don’t do this at the expense of your metabolism. Starving yourself, skipping meals, or bulimia may be popular choices for “quick-fix” weight loss options, they actually result in more harm than good.

Skipping meals or fasting can actually slow down your metabolism. When the metabolism slows down, it actually latches onto more fat once you do begin eating again. This happens because the metabolism goes into “starvation mode” and actually leeches off more fat then it would have if you’d been eating properly because now your body doesn’t know when it will get nutrients again.

Source: http://www.bitofhealth.com/