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How long does it take to eat a 'regular' meal?

Okay, forgive all the questions. I guess I truly am paranoid....

I am having a much less hungry day than yesterday, but I still managed to get about 8 ounces down (took me 45 minutes, but I did it). I know they say 20-30 minutes per meal, but I was still hungry when I hit 30 minutes, so I kept going.

I know some docs say not to do this because your body starts digesting after about 20 minutes or so, but I wanted to see how long everyone else is taking to eat their meals?

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How in the world are ya'll getting in all your protein/nutrients if ya'll are eating 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of food? That is not a lot of food. I don't want to drink my calories. Are ya'll drinking your calories?

My 3 meals are about 250-300 calories a piece. Generally they are High Fiber Cereal for breakfast, White chicken in a can with FF Mayo, and dinner whatever my family is having usually chicken or fish. I have 1-2 Protein supplements in between that which are about 250 Calories (25 grams of protein and that includes the milk). My calorie intake is supposed to be 800-1100 calories a day. I get all of my protein in too. I eat 5-6 oz of food a day. I feel satisfied and I'm not the least bit tired nor am I losing my hair for lack of protein. I also take a Multivitamin and 3 Calcium pills a day.

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