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day compared to those who eat a healthy, low-glycemic breakfast. Stop skipping meals. Skipping a meal, even if you are trying to save up calories for later, causes your body to go into starvation mode; this slows metabolism and starts a hormone dump that ultimately leads to fat storage. Your body then kicks into high gear sending you out to eat anything you can get your hands on and a lot of it (we call this overeating). Instead, keep your blood sugar and metabolism stable by eating five to six healthy meals and snacks daily. Have a plan for eating out. Having a plan when you are going out to eat or traveling is vital. If you don’t, chances are you will eat more than you need to. If you skip lunch 104 | Eydis Magazine because you know you are eating out for dinner, we know what hap