Skipping meals!

Skipping meals seems to be the norm of students these days. Sadly, despite knowing the evil effects of skipping meals, students continue to induldge in this mistake. I must admit, I am not exempt from this practice either.

So why do we do it? Simple! Laziness coupled with improper time management. I must admit that Indians in particular were spoilt as kids by their parents. We used to be cared for, provided for and be scolded to eat our meals on time by Mom. In a stark contrast, when we start to stay single away from home, we tend to think only of work and skip meals.

• All it takes is a little effort. Sleep on time! I try to do this but I always seem to have some work on hand. :( 
• Try to eat simple things to satisfy your appetite. Those days of getting rich foods from Mom is over! Get over it! 
• Avoid improper meals at improper times. I learnt this the hard way. Eating food at 4.30pm after skipping breakfast and lunch will leave your body confused about dinner.
• Get unhooked from the internet. It spoils your routine.

I paid a heavy price for skipping meals a few months back when I developed migraine as a result of prolonged starvation. The symptoms started interfering with my life and I had to seek medical consultation and now I am on tablets to help control it. So please! Don't make the mistake I made. Eat healthy, Be healthy.

Kamal