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Health · 3 July 2026

Skipping breakfast could stall weight loss after 50

Skipping breakfast could stall weight loss after 50

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Pushing your morning meal later might actually work against your body, especially for women over 50. Our metabolism uses food more efficiently earlier in the day, making breakfast key for energy and blood sugar. Experts suggest an earlier, nourishing breakfast and a lighter, earlier dinner to support weight loss.

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