Is it ok to skip dinner?

Rags_91
Rags_91 Posts: 15 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Breakfast is normally my biggest meal of the day, followed closely by lunch. Never really been a big dinner eater.

Is it ok to skip dinner or at least just have a small snack at dinner time if I already meet my daily calorie goals throughout the rest of the day?

Is there any negative side effects of doing this?

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  • gromithere
    gromithere Posts: 172 Member
    I see no problems in doing this. Keep your calories in range, and you should be good to go.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Breakfast is normally my biggest meal of the day, followed closely by lunch. Never really been a big dinner eater.

    Is it ok to skip dinner or at least just have a small snack at dinner time if I already meet my daily calorie goals throughout the rest of the day?

    Is there any negative side effects of doing this?

    Meal timing doesn't matter for weight loss. Break up your daily allotment however you like.
  • rachelrb85
    rachelrb85 Posts: 579 Member
    No negative side effects as far as weight loss goes. I would recommend at least a small snack so you don't go that long without eating. Well, I get weak/sick if I go too long without eating, maybe not you.
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    You should have something in the evening because otherwise your body is going too long without any food. You need to fuel it at regular intervals otherwise your metabolism will take a nose dive.

    ***This is coming from my certified personal trainer and nutritionist.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    You should have something in the evening because otherwise your body is going too long without any food. You need to fuel it at regular intervals otherwise your metabolism will take a nose dive.

    ***This is coming from my certified personal trainer and nutritionist.

    No
  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    You should have something in the evening because otherwise your body is going too long without any food. You need to fuel it at regular intervals otherwise your metabolism will take a nose dive.

    ***This is coming from my certified personal trainer and nutritionist.

    Get a new personal trainer...
  • mehrunisan
    mehrunisan Posts: 64 Member
    yeah. especially if you're trying to lose weight. my breakfast is usually my heaviest meal too and i have lunch after my work out. if i feel hungry later i just have fruit. worked out pretty well for me
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    You should have something in the evening because otherwise your body is going too long without any food. You need to fuel it at regular intervals otherwise your metabolism will take a nose dive.

    ***This is coming from my certified personal trainer and nutritionist.

    I'd love to know where he got his certification
  • apalski09
    apalski09 Posts: 1 Member
    You're basically asking about Intermittent Fasting.

    TL;DR: Yes, as long as you hit your daily calories and macros.
  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    Meal timing has ZERO effect on weight loss. I'm doing just fine with my one meal per day, as long as I eat enough.
  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    You should have something in the evening because otherwise your body is going too long without any food. You need to fuel it at regular intervals otherwise your metabolism will take a nose dive.

    ***This is coming from my certified personal trainer and nutritionist.
    Double nope
  • 365andstillalive
    365andstillalive Posts: 663 Member
    I say if you feel happy and healthy on it, good for you. I know some people who live on 1-2 meals a day, hit their calories and are in high spirits all day long, have energy etc.
    And then you have people like me, if I don't eat on a 2-3 hour basis, I do this really cute thing where I get all pale, and shaky, and sketchy looking and by like hour 5, pass out.
    It's really all about what your body needs, what's healthy for you, and what you're comfortable doing.
  • jasonmh630
    jasonmh630 Posts: 2,850 Member
    In most US states, parts of Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, the term nutritionist is not legally protected, whereas the title of dietitian can be used only by those who have met specified professional requirements.

    A nutritionist is NOT an expert... Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. A dietitian is a different story.
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    You should have something in the evening because otherwise your body is going too long without any food. You need to fuel it at regular intervals otherwise your metabolism will take a nose dive.

    ^THIS. However, my Personal Fitness & Wellness coach says that dinner is too much, while a lite snack is wise. I do both, depending on how much time is left before I really should be in bed.
  • jeanlake
    jeanlake Posts: 130 Member
    I F, or intermittent fasting can actually be a good thing a couple of times a week. [5:2 Plan information]. Just don't throw your body into starvation mode -- no problem doing this if you skip a meal. Continue to drink water. If your blood sugar drops, that's another thing. Nephew, successful athletic trainer, is my source.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    You should have something in the evening because otherwise your body is going too long without any food. You need to fuel it at regular intervals otherwise your metabolism will take a nose dive.

    ***This is coming from my certified personal trainer and nutritionist.

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    Sorry... this is just funny. And 100% false.

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