What would you think of me if I told you I only like to eat one meal a day?

[Auntylily_x]

Would you consider it as me starving myself?

[Michellediva]

Omg are you for real that's sooo dangeroud, you are definitely starving yourself. I would consult a dietician and they can tell you your BMR (Basal metabolic rate) the amount you need to consume in a give day just to keep your organs and rest of body functioning. I'm sure your consuming less which means your body is physically starving, can't be healhy. Your body will go into fat storage mode to conserve as much food as possible into fat.
Which can turn you into a skinny fat person, which appear skinny, but has a high bodyfat%.
I used to be a personaly fitness trainer and created diets for clients FYI:) Hope this helps girl^.^

[Auntylily_x]

Really did thank you :)
So even if you don't feel hungry you must eat?

[Michellediva]

at least consume your BMR at the bare minimum, so that means you have to eat more to increase your appetite, currently your body has adapted to consuming almost no food, so you have no appetit, you have to force food down (small quantities) over the next week to restart your appetite and then you will be hungry like normal:) hope this helps hun, good luck^.^

[Auntylily_x]

Appreciated fully thanks.

[Michellediva]

I must emphasize a dietician not a regular physician, most doctors don't know crap about dieting properly, no offense, they still follow the completely outdate food pyramid, not all but most so be careful:)

[Auntylily_x]

Ohmyhell I didn't even know that the food pyramid was outdated

[UberTroll]

You're not exactly starving yourself but you are malnourishing yourself. Your body can only process so many nutrients at one time and it's important to keep your metabolism active by giving it exercise. Only eating once a day is depriving your body of nutrients and slowing down your metabolism which compacts the issue. It's not a good idea.

[Auntylily_x]

Thanks so much.

[Neurath]

Entirely depends on what you do in the day and how active you are physically and mentally.

The body will crave more food when it needs it. If you are ignoring the craving and sticking to one meal then that is bad. If your body is only asking for food once a day and you satiate that appetite with a varied meal then there isn't much of an issue.

The stomach shrinks across time if the intake is regular but small. It bloats if the intake isn't regular or varied enough.

Basically, your body will tell you whether you are starving yourself. If your weight is stable and at a healthy level then one meal a day is fine.

[Auntylily_x]

I weigh about 57?

[Auntylily_x]

I'm 19 years old.

[Neurath]

Would need your height too but you can just check it on BMI. BMI is not perfect but it's one of the standards at the moment.

[Invoker]

First thing that comes to mind is stressed. Depressed. Etc. Incapable of learning a healthier lifestyle?

3 meals a day is normal. 5 meals a day is optimal.

[Auntylily_x]

Previously I would eat more then 5x a day. But I kind of saw this habit in my mother and grandma so now I think it's normal even though my heart says hell na. Even my friends grandma has this habit too. I'm not the type to turn down food though.

[Invoker]

Yeahhhh I couldn't. I mean if I had to of course I'd live and try to stay rational and I do at times. But on average, I feast. Every day. A lot. And snack. And drink about 3/4's of a gallon of water. Lol. You make me feel fat.

[Auntylily_x]

So sorry that I made you feel fat honestly.

[Invoker]

I can't tell if you're joking or not.

Don't take what I said too literal or seriously. =P relax.

[Auntylily_x]

Hahaha I was serious lol I'm pretty gullible

[Invoker]

Thanks for MH, but I do want to be helpful, because realistically this is Unhealthy. Don't you think?

[Auntylily_x]

I agree fully :) it's just hard eating when I don't feel hungry. But I have bumped in more meals. Honestly I can't believe I thought it was normal for a while. And no you were very helpful. I was asking what would another think of this situation, and you answered it well :)

[kartoos]

I believe in eating a heavy breakfast that gives you a boost in the morning and then the rest of the day I can eat fruits and vegetables to get me going but that does not happen everyday.. About your question I think as long as you're physically strong it doesn't matter how much or what you eat.

[Auntylily_x]

Sounds good :) That is my normal eating pattern but my heaviest meal is brunch.

[kartoos]

Sounds healthy to me!

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

There is no problem eating one meal a day as long as your eating a big meal
this is what the doctor always told me , you know you can eat 1200 calories a day and
still be getting the right amount of calories.

[Auntylily_x]

I had pancakes,
With cream, maple syrup, icing sugar, bananas and some bacon for brekkie. + a coffee. Thats okay right, or? :fml

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Yes sure what you ate is good but you got eat to feel good
i am trying to lose weight but i try positive thinking for diets
that's the advice i give others

[Auntylily_x]

Thanks so much ;)

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

You're welcome :)

[kairon156]

how active are you during most days and how large is the meal? also do you snack through out the day?
personally I eat 2 meals and do some snacking though I'm sure I could cut 1 meal if I wait tell around 1pm to eat.

[Auntylily_x]

I go for a 30min walk everyday, my plate size is medium. I snack maybe twice a week.

[kairon156]

that's a bit on the low side for eating. the only thing I would be worried about is your over all health.
you don't get light headed or anything like that do you?
perhaps sneak in 1 or 2 other meals when you see something you enjoy eating.

[Thewhitestdudeever]

It's pretty normal, but it's not healthy, I do that myself most of the time but they say it's bad for you and that you should eat 3 times a day. My stomach is messed up so I tend to only eat when I feel like I'm dying lol

[Auntylily_x]

Awww I would have to say that is me.

[Thewhitestdudeever]

Yeah, try to eat more, even if it's just an apple, I started eating apples for breakfast cuz that's all I can handle or I'll puke

[misupanda]

It's not healthy. Even if you're not hungry. If you have to, eat more smaller meals. Even just eat a few crackers. Just something. It's not good to skip meals.

[Auntylily_x]

Wonderfully good to know.

[soccerchick4eva]

Holy shiz! how do you do that 0_0 i eat like whenever i can -.- im always flippin hungry!!
but what i know is that one meal a day isn't that healthy tho...

[Auntylily_x]

Okay got it I look like an idiot lol

[XNicholeMariex3]

Depends, are you snacking at all throughout the day? How big is the meal?

[Auntylily_x]

No snacks at all just coffee. No water either.

[XNicholeMariex3]

Water will help you fill up your stomach and hydrate you. I at least recommend you drink more of it.

[singlebee]

ahh its normal... sometimes even i eat only one meal a day... its not very healthy but its normal... you should eat at least two times a day.. for being healthy

[Auntylily_x]

Okay thanks.

[justbanANNAz]

unhealthy, but it also depends on what ur eating and how much of it.

[Auntylily_x]

Okay thanks.

[SomeoneImportant]

I probably wouldn't think much of it. I could easily only eat once in a day, probably not the healthiest thing to do though.

[Auntylily_x]

So much to do so little time!

[kangy]

yes i would consider you starving urself
very healthy

[Insaan]

I would say... marry me.

[Auntylily_x]

Why? ahaha

[Klaatu51]

that you're lying

[Auntylily_x]

Really