Skipping meals

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  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    I don't think it's a problem. It has to be what works for you.
  • fatcity66
    fatcity66 Posts: 1,544 Member
    ogmomma2012 wrote: »
    Have you considered you might just naturally be an Intermittant Faster?

    No, I have tried it, and I don't feel well if I go too long without eating. Unless, of course, I am sleeping. LOL Trying to function at my job without eating for 8+ hours is not an option.
  • fatcity66
    fatcity66 Posts: 1,544 Member
    My stomach was growling when I went to bed so I had a bowl of soup. I put it on today's calories. I know you don't put on real weight overnight, but it's so frustrating to wake up having gained back most of the weight you lost over a week or 2 of hard work. It's not my TOM or anything, either.
  • njmark72
    njmark72 Posts: 99 Member
    I think you will be fine. What happens to me in these situations is I get hungry later and either cave or fight it til the next day. I have my best success when I just steer clear away from these treats that setbacks waiting to happen.

    Then again, its one day. Live a little.
  • Mischievous_Rascal
    Mischievous_Rascal Posts: 1,791 Member
    jillian4316 wrote: »
    I would say never skip breakfast, as this is what starts your metabolism for the day. Dinner, eh? Definitely skip able.. Especially if you've eaten your calories for the day. Maybe do a few jumping jacks or sit ups to burn some calories if you're interested in a small fruit or light snack.

    Keep it up!

    That's a myth. Meal timing is irrelevant.
  • Sarasmaintaining
    Sarasmaintaining Posts: 1,027 Member
    fatcity66 wrote: »
    My stomach was growling when I went to bed so I had a bowl of soup. I put it on today's calories. I know you don't put on real weight overnight, but it's so frustrating to wake up having gained back most of the weight you lost over a week or 2 of hard work. It's not my TOM or anything, either.

    Soup usually has a lot of sodium, so that's probably why you're up on the scale this morning-just a temporary thing though :)
  • haydenkibble
    haydenkibble Posts: 5 Member
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Uh no. You don't need to "start" your metabolism. Your metabolism is always running. This is just a bro science myth.


    What? Do you have any evidence to support this? Do you have any understanding of motabolism beyond your vague assumptions?

    Your base metabolic rate slows during sleep due to less requirement for energy.
    When you wake up and have your first meal, the process of digesting food triggers dietary induced thermogenesis (DIT), which in turn raises your base metabolic rate.

    Please do some research before sharing your 'expertise' in future.
  • ExRelaySprinter
    ExRelaySprinter Posts: 874 Member
    If you don't feel hungry, then go ahead and skip it.
    But if you start to get hungry,.....it's best to eat something.
    I never go to bed feeling hungry.
  • fatcity66
    fatcity66 Posts: 1,544 Member
    Sarasmaintaining wrote: »
    fatcity66 wrote: »
    My stomach was growling when I went to bed so I had a bowl of soup. I put it on today's calories. I know you don't put on real weight overnight, but it's so frustrating to wake up having gained back most of the weight you lost over a week or 2 of hard work. It's not my TOM or anything, either.

    Soup usually has a lot of sodium, so that's probably why you're up on the scale this morning-just a temporary thing though :)

    Very good point. That is probably it. :)
  • NoIdea101NoIdea
    NoIdea101NoIdea Posts: 659 Member
    I personally find that it suits me better not to plan mealtimes; I have quite a hectic job (and social life lol) so me saying 'I am going to sit down and eat *this* at *this time* just never works for me. I eat when I'm hungry, of course making sure I don't go over my daily calorie intake. It's been working pretty well so far :)
  • Sweets1954
    Sweets1954 Posts: 507 Member
    I find that I do well during the week with 3 meals and a couple snacks. On the weekend I don't always eat enough. I have my granddaughters both evenings and sometimes I don't eat dinner and if I get busy cleaning in the morning sometimes I forget to eat breakfast. I do tend to graze throughout the day so I usually get enough calories.
  • Philp0718
    Philp0718 Posts: 136 Member
    I rarely eat dinner. It's not that I am skipping meals to lose weight, I just get my calories and nutritional requirements all in earlier in the day. Meal timing does not matter. At all.
  • DeeJayShank
    DeeJayShank Posts: 92 Member
    mrsnightengale wrote: »
    If your gettin enough calories and feel fine I see no problem.

    I tend to only eat when I'm hungry, so occasional I don't eat at every meal. Most often it's either breakfast or lunch that I skip.

    ^^ this ^^
  • PostExamsHealthBinge
    PostExamsHealthBinge Posts: 26 Member
    If you don't eat you loose weight simple as, so if your skipping meals yes of course your gonna loose weight? And
    Yes your metabolism will keep going, your always burning calories it just slows sometimes. But not enough to balance the food you've skipped so overall you will loose weight.
    haydenkibble wrote: »
    elphie754 wrote: »
    Uh no. You don't need to "start" your metabolism. Your metabolism is always running. This is just a bro science myth.


    What? Do you have any evidence to support this? Do you have any understanding of motabolism beyond your vague assumptions?

    Your base metabolic rate slows during sleep due to less requirement for energy.
    When you wake up and have your first meal, the process of digesting food triggers dietary induced thermogenesis (DIT), which in turn raises your base metabolic rate.

    Please do some research before sharing your 'expertise' in future.

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