If you are having concerns about your metabolism slowing down, check your meal schedule. You may not be eating frequent enough. Unfortunately, eating three big meals a day can bring your metabolism to a halt. By contrast, if you eat often during the day, you’ll be giving your metabolism a steady stream of energy to carry you through your activities. In fact, studies showed that people who eat throughout the day are 45% more likely to maintain a healthy weight than those who only eat three large meals. Eating smaller, more frequent meals helps keep hunger at bay since you aren’t waiting four, five or even six hours in between meals. Additionally, you’ll eat less overall because you won’t be starving by the time you finally sit down to eat. Aim for five or six smaller meals a day instead of three large meals. Start out with breakfast, have a snack a couple of hours before lunch, eat a smaller lunch, have a snack before dinner, and eat a smaller dinner. You don’t even have to give up your breakfast-lunch-dinner routine – just eat less at these three main meals, supplement with snacks, and you’ll keep your metabolism revved up all day long.