Yes, you must eat regularly. It's even better if you have 6 smaller meals instead of 3 larger ones. Going too long between meals will cause a drop in blood sugar and drastic changes in blood sugar are exactly what we are trying to avoid. If you plan out your meals the day before and stick to them you'll find it much easier.

And yes, by eating you can actually help fix this. Eating boosts your metabolism and a more active metabolism requires more energy.

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