Skipping meals is not conducive to weight loss. Inadequate meals or snacks will slow down the metabolic rate so you lose the ability to burn body fat. Small changes to fat intake will make a substantial difference to body fat over time. Fat intake can be reduced by using low fat cooking methods, making use of the wide variety of low fat foods available and limiting foods with high fat content. Carbohydrates are low in energy and are filling, so meals are satisfying without large amounts of fat ar calories.
Carbohydrates also stimulate the body's metabolism and enhance the body's ability to burn body fat.
To achieve weight loss, alcohol intake needs to be limited. Increase physical activity Reduction in body fat requires both dietary change plus increased physical activity. Eating less without physical activity may lead to loss of muscle not body fat. The loss of muscle will reduce the body's metabolic rate, increasing the risk of weight gain. At least 40 minutes daily will compliment healthy eating in achieving steady weight loss.