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Sometimes I can eat more than I did the day before. Is that good or not?

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For me it depends on the type of food I've eaten, as well as the amount of liquid in my stomach. I don't think it's a huge deal.

But my theory is: if I'm grazing too much, I'm probably making poor choices at meal time. (Eg not enough protein)

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I do have a hard time getting all my Protein in on some days. Mainly due to work and my schedule. But that is important. Thanks

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Every meal for me is a roll of the dice: Sometimes I win; sometimes I lose. I complete my meals perhaps 50% of the time. The percentage varies based on how things seem to be going at the time, though it probably stays within 40% to 60%.

I'm doing well with where I am 20 years later.

Good luck,

Tek

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Thank you

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IDK if it's good or it's "bad," but it's definitely normal! I'll go from 600 cal on Monday to 800 cal on Wednesday. I think as long as it's healthy calories, we'll be ok. :D

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Calories are always going to fluctuate a little anyway simply because you don’t eat the exact same foods every day. It’s why I focussed more on appropriate portions for what I ate & number & frequency of meals & Snacks. I believe it always averages out. Like there’ll be days when you eat more Protein & others when you’ll eat less. Same with fluids.

Remember too though, your portions & calories are going to slowly increase as you progress until your weight stabilises & you’re in maintenance. I was told I would eat 1/4-1/3 cup from purée increasing to a cup at 6 months. You can always check with your team for additional guidance about what it appropriate for you at this stage.

There are still days I can eat more than my appropriate portion or want an additional snacks. I tell myself I’m eating enough to meet my needs & if I want to eat more something else is going on (hormones, boredom, emotions, stress, etc.) & it’s not real hunger. Of course it took time to learn this.

At times I still can’t eat all of my appropriate portion too. I’m simply not hungry, my tummy is being a bit odd or fussy, what I ate is sitting more heavily or is more dense, etc. I always believed it’s fine because I’m listening to my body which is more important.

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