Better to eat 3 big meals or 3 meals and 2 snacks? to lose

Log in / Sign Up

List of Forums + New Post Recipe Box Usergroups Following My Posts Bookmarks

Private Messages Advanced Search Rules New User Guide FAQ Advertise Contact Us

Forum -> Health & Wellness -> Healthy Lifestyle/ Weight Loss/ Exercise

View latest: 24h 48h 72h

amother

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 8:06 pm

weight?

amother

Chicory

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 8:13 pm

Better to eat meals and no snacks. When you snack you have insulin and when there’s insulin you can’t lose weight. When you don’t eat for a few hours your body ends up being able to burn fat

Amarante

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 8:30 pm

It really depends.

The advantage of spreading your calories/food intake over the day with three meals and two snacks is that in general people tend to overeat and/or eat the wrong foods if they get too hungry.

It is pretty normal for one to get hungry mid-morning and late afternoon. If one has a healthy snack that then one isn't going to be so hungry at dinner that one overeats.

It is the same reason why eating a green salad or having a broth based soup to start a meal is a good idea as it takes the edge off your appetite.

The snack doesn't have to be huge - ideally combining food groups as they digest at different times - protein and fat tend to keep one satiated longer - carbs/fruit are quickly registered and ease the immediate hunger .

SingALong

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:05 pm

I’m eating 3 meals with 1 snacks between each meal. I’ve lost weight with this. When I skip a snack, I end up being starving by the meal and I over eat. A snack could be a fruit or Greek yogurt. Not a carb snack.
My fitness instructor told us not to go more than 2 1/2 to 3 hours between eating during the day. But overnight ok for a long 12 hour tie. Of no eating.

amother

Apple

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:09 pm

It really depends on the situation, but snacks are good for you if you're the type to overdo it when you get too hungry. Also if you have sugar issues (as in, on the way to diabetes, or already there) it is essential to have regular snacks to keep your blood sugar stable. Snack, of course, meaning something healthy, not a bag of chips.

lilytee

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:09 pm

It’s best to eat when hungry and stop when mostly full. It will usually mean a combination of bigger and smaller meals.

If you find yourself hungry between meals then definitely go for a fruit or nuts.

amother

Lightpink

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:20 pm

You definitely should snack in between meals. Keep it light and healthy, with fruits, veg, nuts. This is the fuel your body, especially your adrenals, need to keep working properly.

lucky14

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 9:43 pm

3 meals, 2 snacks. So you aren’t famished in between. But make sure they’re healthy satisfying snacks and not too many calories.

amother

Seagreen

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:14 pm

Ideas of good, healthy and filling snacks???

amother

Lemon

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:49 pm

Snacks should have protein and fiber if possible. They help you feel and stay satisfied. A vegetable with hummus for example. It's also about portion control. And having it easily accessible.

shanie5

Tue, Feb 20 2024, 10:50 pm

amother Chicory wrote:

Better to eat meals and no snacks. When you snack you have insulin and when there’s insulin you can’t lose weight. When you don’t eat for a few hours your body ends up being able to burn fat

3 meals that are high in fat and protein, low (preferably no) sugar and carbs. Eat until full. You won't feel the need to snack.

Page 1 of 1