We all know that many other ladies out there are culprits of skipping meals, so I decided to check out some health information on my iPhone to see how bad it really is for you. I have quite a few iPhone health apps, which I regularly turn to for dietary information. Recently, a new study showed that fasting or skipping meals is quite bad for your health and could cause injuries. Of course, many girls out there who have wanted to slim down for an upcoming hot date may have cut out breakfast or lunch for a few days to get off that extra 5 pounds. Unfortunately, that is an absolute no-no!

Within this study, women that fasting for 12 hours were asked to do simple exercises, like closing their eyes or standing on one foot. For all of the women who were fasting, it was difficult for them to simply balance compared to the women who had eaten. Overall, this type of fasting impairs balance, which could cause a fall or injury. Even further, fasting affects the body through low blood sugar, which causes dizziness and fatigue. Instead, work to boost your metabolism by eating small healthy meals to keep up your energy levels!