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08-26-2008, 04:59 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
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I have a question. First of all, I have asked my doctor, and he says which ever I want to do is fine, but my question is..... is it best to eat 3 meals or day, breakfast, lunch and dinner, or is best to eat 5 smaller meals a day throughout the day? Whichever way, still consuming an average of the same amount of calories, protein, etc.? Thanks for any help.
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08-26-2008, 07:34 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
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My opinion is 5 smaller meals a day, and for several reasons: We don't need to eat a lot at any one meal now, we feel full on so much less - so it's not like it's hard to do. Second, and most important (I think, anyway...) is that if you look at it as if you are fueling your body you want a slow and steady pace, or like feeding a fire...do you want a slow and steady burn or a roaring fire one minute and nothing in between? I think it helps with metabolism too - slow and steady.
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08-26-2008, 07:39 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ
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January 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
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I totally agree with Denise (she's a smart cookie!) It keeps your blood sugar level and helps reduce chances of feeling overly hungry and overeating. Plus- you can spread out your protein and get it all in throughout the day slowly which is better for absorption.
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08-26-2008, 08:10 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
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I agree with Denise and Kara. I do 5 or so meals a day. Mini meals. Works well for me. Some days I will only get the 3 in but most days I do more.
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08-26-2008, 08:25 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY
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I obviously haven't had surgery yet, but 5 meals is the way our nutritionist said to go. Sherrie... LOVE your before and after pics up at the top... You've done GREAT!!!!
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08-26-2008, 08:34 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: No. Los Angeles County, CA
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Articles on "normal" dieting touts 5-6 smaller meals/day. I eat 3 meals with 2-3 snacks.
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08-26-2008, 10:14 PM
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| WLS Guru Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California
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I don't get too much in during a meal, and find I get hungry every 3.5 to 4 hours. I eat 4-5 times a day, and it seems to keep me full and on track.
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08-26-2008, 10:16 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
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My surgeon started us off where he wanted us to end up...3 meals a day...I still do 3...and snack on occasion...
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08-27-2008, 04:03 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
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August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
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I am the same as Kath...3 meals a day and sometimes I snack or 2 in between. My surgeon doesnt like the snacking, he feels that it should only be 3 meals a day. Sometimes its hard to keep with that schedule though, you just want to chew!
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08-27-2008, 04:11 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
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Blog Entries: 10 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
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125 lb Current Weight:
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I eat 3 meals and 2 snack....Kim you look amazing in your new pic at the bottom of your siggy
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