We now see that most of the positive results of fasting are on the mind rather than the physical body. In fact, it is meal skipping, which is actually a form of fasting, that causes the body to become a storing body rather than a burning body and thus makes weight control, especially weight loss, almost impossible.

It is important to note that the most damaging time to skip a meal is in the morning, when it comes to weight control. In spite of this negative affect on the metabolism, the most common explanation given by someone fasting, when you ask them why they do it is, “It just feels good to not be stuffed full of food”.

Americans, even many of those who eat good food, still eat too much. Eat less and you will not feel as sluggish. It fact it will feel like a boost of energy. A recent study was done on airline pilots in an attempt to get them to handle the stresses on long flights and setting for these long periods of time. What worked best? A small amount of bread or cereal right before the flight.

Suggestion
Try this the next time you fly. In fact, try it tomorrow morning whether you fly or not. Begin your day with a small bowl of cereal. Be ready for that high energy feeling!