Many people begin their fitness journey thinking the fastest way to see results is to simply eat less. Skip breakfast, delay lunch, survive on coffee, and somehow expect the body to perform better. Humans really do negotiate with biology like it’s a customer care executive. But the truth is, skipping meals can actually slow down your fitness progress instead of helping it. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Deepti Sharma, fitness expert and director at Multifit, revealed the impact of skipping meals in health. Skipping meals for weight loss can slow down the progress. (Pexel) ​Also read | Longevity doctor warns against hidden risks of rapid weight loss: ‘Becoming lighter but weaker’ Deepti said, “Fitness should be looked at holistically. It’s not just about how hard you train. It’s also about recovery, sleep, stress management, movement, and how well you fuel your body every day.” Slow metabolism According to Deepti, when you skip meals regularly, your body starts conserving energy instead of using it efficiently. Your metabolism may slow down, workouts can start feeling harder, …