Sanjana Rao Sanjana Rao Asked 8 months ago

Does starving cause weight gain?

For a while now, I've been trying to lose weight and sometimes I skip meals, hoping it will help. But then I read somewhere that starving can actually lead to weight gain instead. Is this true?

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Kusum Vyas Kusum Vyas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, starvation slows your metabolism. Instead of starving, drink warm lemon water in the morning and eat small meals like light dal-chawal to stay healthy and active.

Devendra Joshi Devendra Joshi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Actually, when you starve, the body goes into survival mode and stores fat, which can lead to weight gain later. Eat at regular intervals rather than skipping meals.

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Rahul Dev Rahul Dev Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It destroys your muscle mass and slows down your metabolic rate. When you eat again, you gain fat faster. Just focus on a protein-rich diet and consistent strength training.

Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Starving causes acidity and spikes blood pressure due to stress. Proper nutrition and mild daily walks are much better for weight control than skipping meals.

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Suhasini Rao Suhasini Rao Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

My daughter tried skipping dinner to lose weight and ended up gaining more because of late-night binging. It is much safer to give them balanced, healthy home meals.

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