Do you skip any meals daily?

Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
September 5, 2008 8:27am CST
The only meal I eat daily is dinner. I do not like breakfast. I prefer to just have a cup of coffee because I have never been hungry in the mornings. I do not care for lunch because it fills me too much to eat dinner. I love to eat dinner, not because of the food, but because this is the time my family and I come together to spend time together and talk about what we all did during the day. It is good company that makes a good meal, me thinks!
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@babykeka80 (2084)
• United States
5 Sep 08
I read an article recently about how bad it is for you to skip breakfast. I have been trying really hard not to do that anymore. It is suppose to help you lower cholesterol, burn fat, and in general is the lowest meal of the day as far as calories. I have been really trying hard not to skip breakfast. I work at a restaurant though during the days it is often hard to get lunch. My shifts are usually from like 10-4 and often I do not have time to stop and eat. I have been drinking these fruit drinks by the south beach diet called tide me over. They help me when I do have to miss a meal.
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• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
5 Sep 08
That is a great idea. I do not think I could make myself eat but I could do a vitamin supplement drink. Thanks for the idea.
• United States
5 Sep 08
Your welcome. It is a great idea. I have been doing that for about a month now.
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• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
I bet even though you skip meals with those drinks you feel better, am I right?
@cjfoust (614)
• United States
6 Sep 08
I feel the same way. I usually do not eat breakfast in the mornings. Sometimes every now and then we will cook a late breakfast on the weekends or have breakfast for dinner, but that's about it. I love to eat dinner too...especially when my grandmother is cooking - its a home cooked buffet!
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
I think I would love it if your grandmother cooked for me too! How about dinner, LOL
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@pkraj111 (2458)
• India
5 Sep 08
I tend to skip my breakfast every day. Usually I start browsing the moment I wake up and endup with very less time to finish other chores. I know it is taking a toll on my health but am addicted to my computer.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
5 Sep 08
Who isn't addicted these days, LOL! It is better to be addicted to earnig money online than spending it at the casinos online! I make coffee then start to browse. Sometimes I have a hard time pulling myself off of this darn contraption, LOL
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• India
6 Sep 08
I too skip my breakfast every day, but you know what, doctors ask us never to skip our breakfast. I usually skip my breakfast, even sometimes my lunch. Even in the night times I eat very less. I just eat it for the sake of eating and not to starve. Else, these days I donot know whats happening to me, I am losing interest in eating food. I find sundays and holidays best times to eat with family members. Even every item tastes deliciously with their company and love.
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• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
You must be a Twig! Maybe if someone cooked for you regularily you would want to eat more. I know I would eat a lot more. Family realy does spruce up your appetite and the holidays are nearing soon.
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@Jul14nch0 (1414)
• Argentina
5 Sep 08
I use to skip breakfast becouse im too hurry and in hollyday i wake up too late for it.
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• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
5 Sep 08
Sleeping in is way better than breakfast any ways!
@belk89 (1103)
• Philippines
5 Sep 08
I never skip meals, i see to it that i have breakfast because it is the most important meal of the day. I usually have a light dinner but i dont skip meals since it is not a healthy habit. I had a history of ulcer when i was in high school because of skipping meals and since then i see to it that i always eat something every meals. It doesnt necessary means a heavy one but at least some healthy food intake everyday would help me have a healthy lifestyle
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• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
5 Sep 08
You had to learn the hard way and I see why you are such a stickler. Your health should come first. Not many people can be strong enough to do that so congrats to you
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• United States
6 Sep 08
Yes, I do, I actually skip meals here and there, but it is only because I have eaten too much or I am really not feeling too well.
• United States
6 Sep 08
No way, you too! Are you from California because here in California, most of all of us drink 7Up when we are sick. My family does it, most all of my friends and their families do it, and my boyfriend's family does it. It seems like all of us around here drink 7Up when we are sick. One of my friend's once told me that she thought that it was a "Mexican thing". She was not trying to be racist or anything when she said it, and I am not doing it either, I am just quoting her, but I told her that me and a lot of my friends and family do it too. For as long as I could remember my family has been doing that for when people are not feeling well. Do you know how this might have started?
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
LoL. I am originally from Colorado but I grew up in the military and we were stationed in Barstow and Ocean Side for around 9 years. I am not sure were this came from but I have never known any different. Now My husband, children, and I are living in Germany and I have a tough time getting 7up because every one buys it. Maybe it isn't such a secret anymore, LOL!
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• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
When I do not feel well I do not eat either but I love to sip 7up, especially if I am vomitting. It seems to be the only thing that will semi settle my stomach, that and Jello .
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@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
6 Sep 08
hi thanks for the reply. yeah eating dinner should be bonding time... but here in our house, fills up for the awkward silence. happy mylotting!
• Philippines
6 Sep 08
oh, i am very sorry.. i typed in the wrong text box. i have two mylot windows open. my reply to ur discussion is that i try not to skip meals.... it would make me whoozy if i skip one. especially if i have a full schedule. moreover, food is comfort for me. happy mylotting!!!! sorry again.
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
hahahaha... glad to hear that... and this should have been a great, classic example of what could happen if one skips a meal or two..hahahaha... happy mylotting!!!
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
7 Sep 08
LOL, actually you just gave me a good chuckle, so thanks for that!
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@moondan (712)
• China
7 Sep 08
The same as me.I always wake up late at 11'clock.so the time past breakfast.In the afternoon,my parents and younger sister don't come home.so i only eat quickly.I love dinner.All my family eat together,talking about everything.I love this feeling,It is warm and happy!but i know it is not health.Breakfast is the most important meals one day.So i will wake up to eat,then sleep again.After full dinner,i will have a walk with my younger sister.It will digest the food in my stomach.
@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
9 Sep 08
[quote]The same as me.I always wake up late at 11'clock.so the time past breakfast.[/quote] It does not matter what you call it, but your first meal, after you wake, is breakfast because it breaks your nightly fast while you are sleeping. Either way, you must eat within a certain amount of time when you wake and having 3 meals and snacks in between is the most healthy way.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
14 Sep 08
I never looked at it that way NanaJanet. You are right
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
7 Sep 08
Not eating breaksfast may be bad for your health but not socializing with your family can be damaging too!
@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
6 Sep 08
I rarely skip a meal, usually only if I am not feeling well, or on occasion, get so busy that I forget to eat. It's not good for the metabolism to skip meals. I agree that good company makes for a good meal.
@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
7 Sep 08
Even if you have a piece of cheese and some protein drink, it's VERY important that your first meal be protein (eggs are best). Boil up some eggs and keep them in the fridge and you can grab two, the perfect fast food. Avoid sugar and useless carbs for breakfast. Cereal is NOT the best choice for breakfast. When I started eating protein in the morning, my metabolism increased, I feel less hungry later, and have tons more energy. I even can concentrate better. HUGS!!!
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
9 Sep 08
Thanks for that info! This is actually very interesting to me because of the break down you gave about our metabolism. I have my whole family in mind for this. LOL!
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
7 Sep 08
Yes, my body shows my bad metabolism,
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
7 Sep 08
we dont also have a breakfast just black coffee but we have early and proper lunch.during the night also have a dinner.
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
9 Sep 08
yes everyday we have proper and warm lunch
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
14 Sep 08
I think it would be nice to have a hot lunch and then a light dinner. I ma adjust our schedule to do this. My whole family is home for lunch also but we do not have as much time together but if I prepare it so that it is done when they get home, it might work
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
9 Sep 08
Its good that you at least get lunch in there
@msedge (4011)
• United States
18 Sep 08
I used to skip breakfast and just have snack for lunch during weekdays because i was just left alone at home.And you are right its always good to eat together.We all eat dinner together because its the only time we have altogether at home.But now, my hubby has just retired and always at home.He eat healthy breakfast so i am tempted to eat also.
@msedge (4011)
• United States
28 Oct 08
Right
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
13 Nov 08
Another bonus to keep the food tasting better is when the hubby decides to do the clean up to. Give me both of these and I will show you a girl who loves to eat every meal, LOL
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
21 Sep 08
I would be tempted to eat breaksfast more often if someone else was making it. To me, it always taste better when someone else is doing all of the work.
@hmkoct5 (2065)
• United States
8 Sep 08
I often skip breakfast. For some reason, I just don't feel hungry in the morning. However, I have heard that it is very bad for you to skip breakfast. So, I've been trying to make an effort to eat it more often. On weekends, we often only have two meals a day. We have a big breakfast and then a meal around 2pm. It works pretty well.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
9 Sep 08
That sounds good but don't you get hungry in the evening?
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
14 Sep 08
LOL I realy like desert too but I have to watch myself with it
@hmkoct5 (2065)
• United States
11 Sep 08
Yeah, we do get hungry. So, we usually have a little snack. Sometimes we just eat popcorn or Bagel Bites. And, I have to have dessert all the time. I'm a dessert addict!
• Malaysia
5 Sep 08
I used to skip breakfast daily till i had an acute gastrics which leads to heartburn and etc. Ever since then, i try to force myself to eat something even though i'm not hungry.The pain is even worse than hunger :(
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• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
5 Sep 08
Yes I have Gerd with the terrible chest pains but taking medication and changing what I eat when I eat it seems to help most of the time. Of course skipping meals is probably why I still get the bad chest pains. You would think that I would learn my lesson, instead I chew on Gavascon Extra strength through out the day.
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@chrislotz (8137)
• Canada
12 Jan 09
I know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but still knowing that I don't always have breakfast. So when I don't I will usually have a protein shake and make an egg salad sandwich and take it with me for breakfast. I will then eat it around 10 am. Then by lunch time I am not usually hungry so I will usually just have a piece of fruit for lunch. Then when I get home from work I will have another piece of fruit or a cup of hot tea while I am cooking supper. I always have a supper with meat and salad and vegetables and only a couple times I week I will have some rice or a potato as carbs are what puts the weight on us. So I limit my amount of carbs I eat. Alrighty then, talk to you later my friend, Have a good mylotting day, Chris
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
30 Mar 09
Actually the way you eat sounds more appetizing to me. You are still getting a good source for your day I think and I would work better if I ate this way. I just dont like eating so early in the morning.
@wfyin82 (159)
• Malaysia
6 Sep 08
Do I skip any meal daily? Yes, I skip breakfast every morning. Actually it quite rush for me to prepare for work every morning. In order to be in time at work, I skip my breakfast. Now, i wont feel hungry every morning eventhough i did not had dinner the night before.
@wfyin82 (159)
• Malaysia
6 Sep 08
Maybe I use to this habit, thats whyI can feel no hunger even I did not have anything in the morning. Its a bad habit and people say breakfast is the most important meal of all. I'm trying to change the habit, but I do not feel hungry.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
I do not get hungry either. It is hard to change that habit
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
I do not understand how people wake up hungry. My husband eats right away but I can not.
• Philippines
6 Sep 08
I seldom skip meals. And if ever I skip meal, then its going to be the breakfast. The reason why I skip breakfast, is because I wake up late, and just a few minutes before lunch time. Then I have to eat lunch.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
9 Sep 08
Well I don't know about you, but all this talk about food is making me hungry!
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
7 Sep 08
So this can be considered brunch, LoL!
• Philippines
7 Sep 08
Yes, its BRUNCH. I end up eating two meals in one sitting. It makes me very hungry.
@dong1970 (1572)
• Philippines
27 Sep 08
I don't eat my breakfast daily and i am having my cup of coffee with cream every morning.I've been doing this since college.But my wife is advicing me to eat my breakfast for it is the important meal that we should have taken.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
27 Sep 08
She is right. I am trying hard boiled eggs in the morning. Someone previously in this discussion advised me that it is best to have protein in the morning and suggested the hard boiled egg because it is a fast solution for breakfast.
• India
6 Sep 08
yeah ...many times...i dont like breakfast...i have never been hungry in the morning coz usually i like to sleep till afternoon. sometimes i skip lunch because its very hot outta here....in evening i prefer snacks and cup of tea.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
6 Sep 08
It doesn't sound like you eat very much at all. How do you live off of snacks alone?
• India
6 Sep 08
that's the way i am. i have snacks in the evening.then dinner at night and many times lunch too.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
7 Sep 08
ok that sound like more food. It actually is supposed to be very good for you to eat many small meals like that.
@ank_47 (1959)
• India
18 Apr 09
if u are not hungry also, u should not skip breakfast. it will effect u;r health in future . i don;t skip any of my meals at any day. but i will take breakfast lately at 10 am every day. i will take lunch at 2 o clock in afternoon and i will take dinner at 9pm .in evening i will take some snacks. u should not skip breakfast and lunch and take in time. otherwise u;r health can effect. taking only coffee in breakfast is also not good to u;r health. u can get ulcer problem or can get gas problems soon in future.
• Armed Forces Canada, Europe, Middle East
30 Aug 09
I could go for a late breakfast at 10 am. Early morning is not good for me. All I like early morning is my coffee. But when I eat that late I tend to not want to eat until dinner, which makes it hard