I used to eat more than I'd burn off exercising.

I have been doing this for years.

Rock bottom for me was when my annual medical results came in and I was borderline Type 2 Diabetes, cholesterol levels were crazily high , and the excess weight was causing my lower back problems. It was terrible. What a wake up call! I didn't think I was that old!

How did I break this bad habit?

Intermittent Fasting

Everything changed as soon as I stopped eating anything after 8pm at night and before 12 midday the next day.

And honestly, I saw almost immediate results.

• Increased energy through the day

• Understanding that feeling 'a bit hungry' does not mean I am 'starving' and need to mindlessly stuff my face

• 'Refueling' with healthy food and feeling so much more alert

• Only eating what I need the rest of the day - portion sizes

So, if you are also still believing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (Spoiler - it absolutely is not) , I encourage you to try intermittent fasting.

Don't get me wrong - it's not a silver bullet on it's own.... but it helps trigger other healthy habits which in unison have made me healthier and happier today.