I will gladly make the tradeoff between a higher fat, more satisfying meal that is smaller versus a more voluminous low fat one. I would not last long on a diet that consisted of lean proteins and veggies.

Optional Question: I'm excited that I will be able to fit in a bike ride after my 8K trail race tomorrow. I am a little concerned, however, for my 3 hour trail event on Sunday as I haven't had any chance to acclimate to the warmer temps. The highs are predicted to be in the 60's. That is right at the point where things can start to go awry for me. I much prefer to run in temps 30 and below.

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I don't worry about macros or micros but get plenty I am sure.

Feeling sated is definitely more on my mind than nutrition. But we eat pretty balanced, healthy, home-cooked food, for the most part, so the nutrition takes care of itself.

As to weekend weather ... rain, rain and rain. Not too excited about that, but it's what we expect in Washington in February.

I am another advocate for satiety. But, it doesn't mean one needs to give up nutritional goals.

Great question, Emmie...makes me think! Nutrition is more important to me most of the time I think but lately I've been debating or considering the whole volume thing. Often it seems when I'm eating to stay within my points, it's usually pretty healthy stuff. Maybe if it's our customary meal out at one of several local joints, not quite as much, but rarely is it completely off the charts. However, lately I have been feeling like I want more food, leaning more toward satiety. Today for example, I met a friend for lunch and had a whole sandwich. Sandwiches aren't my norm anymore, especially not a grilled cheese but I planned for it. I found eating the whole thing did actually make me just a little uncomfortable (after the fact), but I also found it pretty well kept me filled up all afternoon. Maybe I've been cutting myself short in trying to stretch my points out through the day but this concept is definitely something I want to be more attentive to.

Ironically, I actually eat pretty healthy..now. I did before, but there was also a fair amount of stuff like french fries, beer, pizza, ice cream and baked goods involved (though usually not all at once). I think where I might be mis-stepping at times now is not eating enough at any one sitting. Trying to stretch out my points / food in small increments used to work pretty well for me but lately that's just not filling me up at any one time. So far, I haven't discovered whether there's any real pattern associated with activity or anything else, but I think looking more closely at this tradeoff might be insightful.

(ETA, having now read the other responses, I think @steve0mania might have hit on something I'm now finding makes a difference; not just how much I've eaten but how long it takes to do it. Point to ponder...)

As for the weekend forecast, I want to be excited by it, I really do. We actually had sunshine here today for the first time in about three weeks. Our winter has been a series of snowstorms followed by warming spike with rain--enough to melt all or most of the snow and then the cycle starts all over. After getting over a foot of snow earlier this week, it's supposed to be sunny and warm--in the 50s--for the next several days. I think I'm OK with it but I would actually prefer a little more moderation. Still, I can't complain. Some parts of the country are having or have had severe weather so I count my blessings!

@88olds -- the only non-fat dairy that I use is skim milk. I found that I actually preferred it over full-fat or even 2% milk. I occasionally buy 1% but only if the only skim milk in the cooler is about to expire. Of course, I also usually only drink milk now in the form of hot chocolate