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  • #1

    Skipping a meal

    Can someone let me know what the implications of skipping a meal are?

    I have had a headache for the last 3 days and I am feeling really nauseous at the moment - I reall don't think I could eat dinner tonight.

    FYI, the headache is not related to Atkins, I get migraines and this one is a bad one at the moment.
    Start weight - 89.1kg (196lbs)
    Goal weight - 65kg (143lbs)
    Height - 166cm or 5'6"
    Age 43
    My fitday journal: http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=Jodes66
    Progress:
    2/9/09 - 89.1 (196.0)
    2/16/09 - 87.1 (191.6) - 2kg (4.4)
    2/23/09 - 86.2 (189.6) - 2.9kg (6.3)
    2/27/09 - 85.0 (187.0) - 4.1kg (9.02)
    3/16/09 starting OWL because I have stalled
    Tags: meal, skipping
  • #2
    Re: Skipping a meal

    As far as weight is concerned, nothing is going to happen if you skip a meal. As long as you eat "legal" once you feel better, it's all fine.
    "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

    -- Theodore Roosevelt

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    • #3
      Re: Skipping a meal

      Just remember that the more frequently you eat, the higher your metabolism. You should eat *something*, even if it's just a piece of cheese or some vegetables.

      The book said we should be eating every four hours for the max. metabolism benefits - nothing large, just something.


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      Goal 1 - under 200 - met 10/19/2009
      Goal 2 - 190 - met 10/25/2009
      Goal 3 - 180
      Goal 4 - 170
      Goal 5 - 160
      Goal 6 - 150
      Goal 7 - 140
      Goal 8 - 135
      Goal - To zip up current pants without sucking it in-10/25/09
      Goal - To need a belt/roll waistband of current pants
      Goal - To wear the next size down - 11/13/09
      Goal - To wear the next size down - without a muffin top!! 11/18/09
      Goal - To wear 'those' jeans (ya know - the ones in the back of the closet, hidden under a winter coat)
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      • #4
        Re: Skipping a meal


        Skipping meals could also lead to binge eating when you do actually “feel” hungry or just better in general. You don’t want your blood sugar to take a dive and then suddenly you’re massive hungry and grabbing the first (maybe) non-legal food that you see. Also, eating is a lot like dehydration and drinking water. If you wait until you’re thirsty then you’re already dehydrated. Even if you don’t feel very well, doesn’t mean your body doesn’t need fuel to function. Even if you’re not exercising your body needs a certain amount of calories just to live; BMR (basal metabolic rate). If you dip below that level of calories it’s not a good thing for your body. I agree with cocbelle-eat “something” but please keep eating.

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        • #5
          Re: Skipping a meal

          Desihue touched on the binging if you don't eat. That's what happens to me. If I skip a meal or two, when I do eat, I lose all sense of control.

          HOWEVER that does not take into account being sick. I can't imagine eating with a migraine. I'd say just eat whatever easy to digest foods (on the plan) that you can deal with until you are feeling better.

          Sure hope you are feeling better soon.
          ...

          Female, age 60, 5'5", small frame

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          • #6
            Re: Skipping a meal

            I took my meds and went to bed last night.

            I am back on track this morning but noticed I was up 400g on the scale (yes I know, i should not weigh myself every day but I just can't help myself). I figure it is because I did not have enough fat or protein yesterday and I ate so late.

            Back to it this morning with an omelete with mushrooms, scallion, and spinach.

            Thanks for the advice.
            Start weight - 89.1kg (196lbs)
            Goal weight - 65kg (143lbs)
            Height - 166cm or 5'6"
            Age 43
            My fitday journal: http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=Jodes66
            Progress:
            2/9/09 - 89.1 (196.0)
            2/16/09 - 87.1 (191.6) - 2kg (4.4)
            2/23/09 - 86.2 (189.6) - 2.9kg (6.3)
            2/27/09 - 85.0 (187.0) - 4.1kg (9.02)
            3/16/09 starting OWL because I have stalled

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            • #7
              Re: Skipping a meal

              Sorry about your headache. My daughter gets them and they knock her out.



              41 pounds down and counting

              If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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