People think to be in shape they have to eat less, and for some people that might be true. But for most being fit and in better shape means eating more.

Of course that's more good things. You can't eat more cookies and expect to be in shape. But by in large, you need to eat more times during the day if you want to be fit.

The whole three meals a day thing won't cut it. That's because your body isn't designed to eat that way. Our bodies do best when we eat five to six times a day, small meals each time. This allows our bodies to keep a healthy blood sugar level.

If you don't eat for more than three hours your blood sugar levels drop, and you get tired and cranky. When you eat after that you blood sugar spikes and your body is much more likely to turn what it has just eaten, into fat whether it's healthy or not. It's because your body thinks you are starving and therefore needs more fat to survive.

When you eat every two to three hours, your body gets comfortable with that and expects that you'll get food again soon, so it can drop some of the body fat you have. Your blood sugar stays more constant, promoting fat loss.

So next time you think skipping a meal is the best choice for you, think again. That will just make you unhealthy and fat.

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