Eating healthy as an entrepreneur is hard, but new research suggests simple scheduling tweaks can make losing weight easier.
Read the article:
and complete the sentences using modal verbs:
might / might not / should / shouldn’t/ have to / don’t have to
1. If you want to improve your energy levels, you ______ skip breakfast.
2. Entrepreneurs ______ find it difficult to maintain healthy habits due to time pressure.
3. You ______ try eating earlier in the day if it fits your schedule.
4. This approach ______ work equally well for people with different chronotypes.
5. People with certain medical conditions ______ consult a doctor before changing their diet.
6. You ______ follow this advice strictly if it doesn’t suit your lifestyle.
7. Extending the overnight fast ______ help regulate appetite in some cases.
8. You ______ expect immediate results, as the research is still developing.
9. Night owls ______ benefit as much from early meals as morning people.
10. Skipping late-night snacks ______ be a simple way to reduce calorie intake.
Key: 1. shouldn’t; 2. might; 3. should; 4. might not; 5. have to; 6. don’t have to; 7. might; 8. shouldn’t; 9. might not; 10. might / should (both acceptable)
Glossary
- tweak – a slight change to something, especially in order to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
- to subsist – to manage to live or survive on very little food, money, or resources, often not in a healthy way
- to nod off – to fall asleep unintentionally, usually for a short time
- to fast – to not eat food for a period of time, often for health, religious, or medical reasons
- caveat – a warning or condition that limits or qualifies something
- to rev up – to increase energy, speed, or activity; to become more active or intense
- lark – a person who naturally wakes up early and feels most energetic in the morning
- to reap – to receive or gain something as a result of effort or actions
Practice makes perfect
Read the article:
and complete the sentences using ONE word in each gap. The first letter of the missing word is given.
1. Many people struggle with d……….. fatigue after making too many decisions during the day.
2. A repetitive diet may help reduce calorie i……….. and support weight loss.
3. Long-term success depends on c……….. over perfection.
4. People often experience t……………. when they are mentally tired and more likely to make poor choices.
5. Strategic i…………. allows people to enjoy treats without breaking their overall plan.
6. Diet success is often linked to behavioural c…………. rather than extreme restrictions.
7. Research suggests that greater dietary r……….. is associated with more stable weight loss results.
Key: 1. decision; 2. intake; 3. consistency; 4. temptation (acceptable alternative: fatigue); 5. indulgence; 6. change (acceptable alternative: consistency); 7. repetition (or stability)
Discuss
- Do you agree that when you eat is as important as what you eat?
- Would you be willing to change your eating schedule? Why/why not?
- Are you more of a ”lark” or a “night owl”? How does it affect your habits?
- Do you think this advice is realistic for busy professionals?
- Do you think eating similar meals every day is a good strategy? Why / why not?
- Have you experienced “decision fatigue” in your daily life? Give examples.
- Is it better to be strict with goals or flexible?
- Do you agree that small “indulgences” can help long-term discipline?
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