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Is it ok to "skip" a meal, if one is truly not hungry? Today I had oatmeal for Breakfast, a salad with baked salmon for lunch and a greek yogurt for an afternoon snack. I took a nap in the afternoon and when I woke up I really wasn't hungry for a dinner. Do I force myself to eat so that I have the daily caloric minimum?

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My doctor and nutritionist both say it's fine to skip a meal if you're not hungry. In fact, they say to never eat just to increase calories. Learning to listen to your body's natural hunger signals is a great thing and shouldn't be ignored.

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I was told the same thing by my Nutritionist. Eat when your hungry...

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Thanks Missy and Jim1967...I'll do that :)

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I can usually go 5 hour without being hungry. A lot of times I will skip lunch when I am in the Office because 1. I am just busy and 2. I am not hungry and "forget" to eat.

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Wow

I can't wait to be in a place where I forget to eat!

Not at the green zone yet :(

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