Average calories per meal?

olinbp

I was just wondering is there like an average amount of calories per meal? Like I'm not sure if I'm eating too much at some meals and not enough at others. Also what meal should have the highest calories and which should have the lowest?

Iron_Feline

Doesn't make any difference to your body or weightloss.

The only difference it would make would be to how you feel, do what you prefer and makes you happiest.

missiontofitness

What is your current calorie goal?

olinbp

My calorie goal is 1,470

segacs

Totally depends on you. Some people like to have big breakfasts and lunches and just snack at dinner. Others prefer to save more of their calories for their evening meal. Still others prefer to have multiple smaller meals throughout the day.

They're your calories. You can spend them any which way you like. You just can't spend more of them than you have.

cwolfman13

It doesn't matter...the bottom line is the bottom line, period. for example, I usually have a smaller breakfast and a big salad and some chicken or something for lunch...but I like to eat big at dinner...it really doesn't matter though, what matters is that I'm hitting my calorie goals...the BOTTOM LINE.

obscuremusicreference

olinbp wrote: »

I was just wondering is there like an average amount of calories per meal? Like I'm not sure if I'm eating too much at some meals and not enough at others. Also what meal should have the highest calories and which should have the lowest?

For weight loss, it doesn't matter. I generally go with what's for dinner and decide what to eat for my second meal and snack after that--if it's chicken and veggies there's room for a 600-calorie second meal, if it's a hamburger it's 300 calories for my second meal.

Lounmoun

olinbp wrote: »

I was just wondering is there like an average amount of calories per meal? Like I'm not sure if I'm eating too much at some meals and not enough at others. Also what meal should have the highest calories and which should have the lowest?

My meals vary in the amount of calories. I usually eat a smaller breakfast because I am not super hungry in the morning. Dinner has more calories.

It doesn't matter as long as it works for you and fits your goal.

Sued0nim

No it depends on you ...you can eat them all in one meal or just graze if you prefer

Personally I tend to have 200 for breakfast, 400 for lunch and dinner and the rest in snackage

juggernaut1974

Yep like the others said - totally up to you.

Generally I eat a moderate breakfast, a small lunch and eat most of my calories in the evening. But there's nothing magical about that, just personal preference.

SoLiveItUp

I have 700 for lunch and 600 for dinner and leave out breakfast because I'm not hungry for it and rather fast a couple more hours, whatever fits

TheVirgoddess

cwolfman13 wrote: »

It doesn't matter...the bottom line is the bottom line, period. for example, I usually have a smaller breakfast and a big salad and some chicken or something for lunch...but I like to eat big at dinner...it really doesn't matter though, what matters is that I'm hitting my calorie goals...the BOTTOM LINE.

+1

ana3067

400-800 calories. Because that's how much I naturally eat for a given meal right now. I also usually eat most of my calories in the evening, not on purpose. I just happen to grab food for my first two meals that result in having up to half of my calories left for the evening.

callsitlikeiseeit

on AVERAGE i probably have 200 for breakfast (im not a big breakfast person but was advised to eat something to wake up my body), 400 for lunch and 500 for dinner and the rest in snacks (3 a day). thats just an average though.... if i know we are eating out for one of our meals, i will skimp on my calories for the rest of the day so I don't worry too much about going over while out.

c_leeee

As everyone else said it's really up to you, I'm not a big morning eater. I drink a cup of coffee and eat a granola bar (about 150 calories). Then about a 200-350 lunch and save the rest for dinner and snacks. When I do snack I try my best to make sure it's a vegetable or a fruit, or a small piece of cheese. Baybels are my weakness!

Ninkyou

Doesn't matter, it's all up to you and what you like.

I personally eat about 250-350 for breakfast, 450-650 for lunch and 500-800 for dinner and fill the rest of my day with snacks and dessert.

thenewkayla

My goal is 2000 for a pound a week I eat a light breakfast maybe 300 calories. . About 300 to 4pm in snacks and 400 to 600 for lunch and dinner

naturesfempower

I try to eat between 400-600 for each meal. I always eat breakfast and don't really care for snacks unless it is nighttime chocolate. I try to spread out my calorie intake across the day to keep my body fueled.

xmarye

I agree with everybody, it's totally up to your preference. I usually eat my breakfast later in the day, otherwise I get hungry and run out of calories before the end of the day. My breakfast is high in calories too, about 400-600cals. I almost always eat 2 eggs and 2-3 slices of bacon everyday, it keeps me full for a long time. I try and have 2-3 meals and 1-2 snacks. I prefer to eat less meals with more calories because I feel more satisfied that way. It's all about finding what works for you! Find what works and stick to it. Good luck ♥

Ps. I aim for 1200cals per day. Usually varies from 1100-1400cals.

SergeantSausage

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NikonPal

segacs wrote: »

Totally depends on you. Some people like to have big breakfasts and lunches and just snack at dinner. Others prefer to save more of their calories for their evening meal. Still others prefer to have multiple smaller meals throughout the day.

They're your calories. You can spend them any which way you like. You just can't spend more of them than you have.

Exactly!

I am different than many people. I try to keep my breakfast calorie count low and then work up from there -- of course low calorie does not need to mean poor nutrition or hunger. This was today's breakfast:

olinbp

NikonPal wrote: »

segacs wrote: »

Totally depends on you. Some people like to have big breakfasts and lunches and just snack at dinner. Others prefer to save more of their calories for their evening meal. Still others prefer to have multiple smaller meals throughout the day.

They're your calories. You can spend them any which way you like. You just can't spend more of them than you have.

Exactly!

I am different than many people. I try to keep my breakfast calorie count low and then work up from there -- of course low calorie does not need to mean poor nutrition or hunger. This was today's breakfast:

Wow that looks absolutely amazing and delicious!!!

NikonPal

Thanks - It was almost repeated today -- LOL

girlviernes

My meals are usually 400-500 calories.

aubreyjordan

Mine are between 200-450 calories.

diegops1

I snack through the day but I generally eat 200 to 400 before noon and then go on my hour walk. I generally eat 200 to 400 between noon and 4 pm and then another 400 to 500 between 4pm and 7pm. I feel sick if I eat much over 100 calories at 6 am when I leave for work, so morning calories tend to be spread out more than the afternoon ones.

NoelFigart1

My breakfast runs between 250-500 calories depending on my intended morning activity level. Lunches usually hover around 550 calories, and dinners are my heavy meal -- typically between 650 and 800 calories.

Usually I have about half my calories between lunch and breakfast and the rest with dinner and maybe a snack if I feel like it.

pmanney

segacs wrote: »

Totally depends on you. Some people like to have big breakfasts and lunches and just snack at dinner. Others prefer to save more of their calories for their evening meal. Still others prefer to have multiple smaller meals throughout the day.

They're your calories. You can spend them any which way you like. You just can't spend more of them than you have.

--That having been said, with certain health problems you cannot "save up" certain foods and eat them all at once--as a diabetic, doing so to all my carbohydrates would mean trouble for me!

I tend to leave my heavy eating toward the end of the day, usually due to the frantic pace of the day itself. If I eat too much for lunch or breakfast, also--or eat late--I do not want to eat the succeeding meal at the appropriate time, as I am still full.

Liftng4Lis

Total daily calories, are all that matter.

Codilee87

Anywhere from 350-600 calories for meals and 100-200 calories per snack. And (except for milk) I only drink unsweetened tea or water.

sympha01

You're looking at this all wrong. Like, how do you know you're not getting too many calories with some SPOONFULS and not enough calories with others?