Night Elf Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 when do you eat meals? I'm looking at the No S diet specifically. It's intriguing. My meal times fall around 9:00am, 1:00pm, and 5:00pm. So naturally I get hungry in the evenings and that is when I lose control and overeat. Sorry for all the eating/exercise threads right now. I'm hyperfocused on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We have four smaller meals a day. 8:00 Breakfast 11:30 Brunch (fruit, cheese, nachos or carrot/celery sticks with humus) 2:30 Dinner (small portions) 7:00 Supper (soup, cheese and biscuits, a small ham/chicken salad) So far so good; no-one is hungry at silly times, neither is anyone stuffed at mealtimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 why not add a light evening meal? (half a sandwich, a yogurt, etc.) or you could simply eat more at supper (I don't know if that is a better idea or not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 9 or 10 (depending on how long I can hold out - sometimes I just have coffee until lunch) 1 or 2 6 or 7 I only have a snack very occasionally, and usually if we're out hiking or sailing using up a lot of calories. It may not be when you're eating, but what you're eating. Whole grains and protein are key. If I eat a salad with no protein - I can't make it to dinner, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I failed on NoS the first time, because I couldn't cope with the gap between lunch and supper. Our timing is usually: 7:30 Breakfast 1:00 Lunch 7:30 Supper I always used to lose control at around five. I have instituted a minimeal at 5pm - two apples (I love apples). Since I started doing that, I don't lose control. I only restarted this week, so no weight loss yet. NoS is not a fast diet, but a lifestyle. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I don't tend to get hungry until late in the morning, so the first time I eat is about 11:00. Lunch is at 3:00 and dinner at 7:00. If you need something in the morning, I agree with the others that four smaller meals will probably be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I don't eat "breakfast" until lunchtime, although I know that's bad for one's metabolism. I usually have eggs or a smoothie. Around 3, I eat some peanuts and a banana or granola bar. Dinner is at 7ish, and it's most often a salad with beans or some chicken or salmon. Nighttime is my nemesis, but I find if I keep my water bottle handy, I don't snack as much. If I do eat, it's cheese or popcorn. Sometimes I just go to bed early to get my mind off food. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) So you are supposed to go from eating dinner at 5pm, to breakfast the next day at 9am...without a snack?? That seems like a long time. I wouldn't be able to it either! I guess this is why so many "diets" do not work. You need to eat realistically. It is much better to have 5 small meals throughout the day, to keep up energy, keep away hunger, keep blood sugar levels even, etc. I think you should have a mini meal later in the evening. I don't know all of the rules of this diet, but just have something with nutritional value, and eat it with purpose (and not in front of the TV, for example :001_smile:). Right now you are eating most of your food all within 8 hours of the day...which is only a third of the day. Space them out a bit (if you can) and add another small meal, and I think you will feel better in the evenings (and the rest of the day!). Good luck!! Edited February 2, 2011 by blakereese spelling :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Has anyone yet seen this for supposed 'rapid weight loss'? I hadn't heard about, but some of the moms at ballet were talking about it being the 'hot new thing': http://www.fourhourbody.com/ Sounds better than starvation, for sure. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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