Can skipping breakfast cause weight loss?

You can lose weight if skipping breakfast helps you eat less overall, but it is hard to sustain. A simpler, more workable solution is to eat a light, high-fiber breakfast like oats or daliya so you don't feel starved and crash later.

Skipping breakfast is basically a form of intermittent fasting, which can help with weight loss if done mindfully. However, it doesn't suit everyone. If it makes you feel weak, dizzy, or irritable, it is better to eat three balanced meals instead.

Don't trust these trendy internet diets claiming skipping breakfast is some magical weight loss hack. For many, it leads to muscle loss and nutritional deficiencies. Talk to a certified clinical dietitian who can plan a safe calorie deficit for you.

Skipping breakfast can work for weight loss if you are doing proper Intermittent Fasting and managing your total calorie intake. But let me tell you, if you skip breakfast and then overeat at lunch, you won't lose a single gram. Focus on your total daily calories.

I tried skipping breakfast once for a week, but by 1 PM I was dreaming of butter chicken and butter naan! I ended up eating twice as much. Unless you have super human control over your cravings, skipping breakfast is a trap.

Be very careful. If you are diabetic or pre-diabetic, skipping breakfast can cause dangerous sugar crashes (hypoglycemia) followed by spikes when you finally eat. I must eat a balanced, low-carb breakfast to keep my sugar levels stable. Don't skip meals without consulting your physician.