So I’ve been told to eat between 1000-1200 calories a day. I aim for around 200 calories per meal. I’m starting to wonder if 1200 measly calories is to much! I’m very curious. HOW MUCH DO YOU ALL EAT?

1 hour ago, allwet said:

my eating schedule has more to do with my diabetes than anything else. not everyone has the same complications from being overweight but blood sugar control is one of the main goals with my schedule and with the types of foods (low carb, no sugar)

others my have no issues with more carbs or more frequent eating but for me i have to stop all food after 8 to ensure i have low blood sugar the next day.

You have to look at what your goal is - weight loss only or are you working on other health issues also.

those other issues can push in a slightly different direction than a weight loss only person

I don’t share in those struggles. Good luck finding balance!

2 hours ago, Losebig said:

I was eating similarly initially and then the nutritionist said that I should only eat when I was hungry outside of 3 normal meals. She did say if I needed more meals to hit Protein goals I could do that too. Since I switched to that the loss sped up again. I'm often so busy during the day that I've only had 3 normal meals by 7 or 8 pm and then to catch up for protein I'm eating dense protein from 8 - 10. If I do a better job spacing things out I will often treat myself with something as an evening snack (like nuts or cottage cheese), which feels great.

I’m going to get in touch with my dietitian again. I feel that every 3 hours shouldn’t be normal. I agree with 3 meals a day & when hungry in between. That would work better for me anyway.

2 hours ago, Mattymatt said:

Yes, it isn't easy at all. Also, a lot the eating done in the evening is mindless. I remember from the behavioral classes that I had to take in the pre-op phase, the dietitians and psychologists said that eating needs to be a mindful behavior and when it is done at night, it is often mindless and done to fill up time.

I feel your struggle & am right here with you. Night time eating has always been something I’ve done. No breakfast huge dinner. Time to put that to rest!

6 minutes ago, Seahawks Fan said:

I feel your struggle & am right here with you. Night time eating has always been something I’ve done. No Breakfast huge dinner. Time to put that to rest!

Indeed it is! 7PM is going to be my hard cut off time for eating once I start food next week.