is it ok to not eat when you arent hungry?

[Miss_P 0]

I had a fill almost 2 weeks ago and things have been going alot better for me. Today I have been so busy and had no appetite and now its 7 pm and I still havent eaten anything. Is this ok? I really dont feel like eating. I still have alot of weight to losem it;s not like im gonna dissapear overnight. I'm just wondering, is it ok to not eat anything in a whole day? Ofcourse I;m not going to stop eating alltogether (knowing me impossible), but going against the general stream of the general population's ideas of eating (ie. you must eat Breakfast which i know alot of bandsters including me dont ever do and my doctor advises not to eat breakfast). So should i force myself to atleast eat something or is it ok to skip a day once in a while?

[BetsyB 9]

While it's true that our bodies have a great deal of stored energy---and that therefore we don't require as many calories as those without excess weight to lose--we do need nutrients that our bodies cannot manufacture.

We have to be careful to meet our bodies' needs for Protein, healthy fats, Vitamins, and minerals. We have less need for the energy-dense carbs, though they often are nutrient-rich as well.

It's safe not to eat when not hungry if your body's needs for nutrients has been met. If you get enough protein, get a dose of heart-healthy fat, and get good-quality nutrients from fruits, veggies, legumes and (if you eat them) whole grains---and take a Multivitamin for good measure, then there's lots of leeway, calorie-wise.

But your body positively requires the nutrients. In the short term, you won't cause harm by skipping meals. But at two weeks out from a fill, you're leaving "the short term."

[Momto3redheads 18]

I find I am rarely ever hungry, too.....but I make sure to get some Protein at least 4 times a day....even if it is string cheese and a yogurt for lunch, I know I am getting what I need. We have to be careful as if we don't eat anything then our bodies will go into starvation mode and that will counteract our weight loss!

Hang in there - you will find a good balance!