Question 1

is eating two meals a day healthy for a 31 year old male who weights 160 pounds ?

Accepted Answer

2 meals a day: If two meals a day keeps you satisfied that is OK. That said, you would probably be better off with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Why are you taking Alendronate at your young age. Do you have osteoporosis?

Levothyroxine is for an UNDERactive thyroid. Please have your thyroid levels checked.

Question 2

is it bad you don't  eat breakfast if you only eat two meals a day

Accepted Answer

Breakfast is good: Many authorities agree that breakfast is a very important meal to have, and it should not be skipped. But, you know your own body...So you can assess what is best for you.

Question 3

i'm 33 years old male i weight 152 is eating two meals a day healthy for me to loose weight ?

Accepted Answer

No: Most nutrition experts recommend not only 3 meals daily but healthy between-meal snacks as well.  A good start might be to read THE FAT-RESISTANCE DIET by Leo Galland MD.  It offers info on anti-inflammatory foods which restore the function of one's receptors which are responsible for control of appetite, response to insulin and metabolic function.  Also, daily walking and other exercise are good.

Question 4

if i eat just 2 meals a day will i lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Only if calories: Burned exceed calories consumed.

Question 5

if i substitute coke zero for 2 meals a day i will lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: Lowering energy intake will make you lose weight. Still need to make sure to take at least a one sensible meal a day and there will be a need for multivitamin intake due to decrease of food intake that may lead to some vitamin deficiency.

Question 6

i am 32 weeks and because of my financial situation i have been averaging 1-2 meals a day- how will this affect my baby?

Accepted Answer

PG meal selection: As long as your 1 to 2 meals/day contain all the essential nutrients that a well balanced diet involves from the 4 basic food groups then the effect will be minimal to your fetus. However, your minimal diet is flirting with disaster if it is comprised of "junk" food. Talk to your OB MD or social services about whether you can qualify for food stamps and the WIC (Women's &amp; Infants) program.

Question 7

i am trying to make a gluten free food replacement shake for myself for1-2 meals a day. i am not sure if i should add raw quinoa and rice flour.

Accepted Answer

Gluten-free: Both quinoa and rice flour are both gluten-free products.

Question 8

my metabolism has always been amazing. i would eat 6-7 meals a day and my weight would stay 176. i recently started eating 2 meals a day 4 months ago and i went from 176 to 144. is this ok for high metabolism? doctor found nothing wrong with thyroid?

Accepted Answer

High metabolism: This is very interesting. George App Cronometer and see how many calories you eat and burn each day.  It is possible to eat 7 meals a day Anf not gain or lose weight. Depends on what is in the meals. Share with your team.

Question 9

i've been feeling very thirsty, and i've kept myself hydrated but still feel thirsty. 1or 2 meals a day. fatigued. dull headaches. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: It could be nothing serious but you have to make sure you are not a diabetic see your doctor to find out the cause, tests  and treatment.

Question 10

i eat 2 meals a day. i take asa 81mg and potassium cl er 20meq at am meal, and prednisone 10mg at evening meal. i need to add a multi-vitamin, which is a,b's,c,d,e and calcium. i take all these with food. when can i take the vitamin? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: You can take the multivitamin with either of your two meals. There will be no likely interactions.

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Is eating two meals a day healthy for a 31 year old male who weights 160 pounds ?

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Is it bad you don't eat breakfast if you only eat two meals a day

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I'm 33 years old male i weight 152 is eating two meals a day healthy for me to loose weight ?

A member asked:

If i eat just 2 meals a day will i lose weight?

A member asked:

If i substitute coke zero for 2 meals a day i will lose weight?

A member asked:

I am 32 weeks and because of my financial situation i have been averaging 1-2 meals a day- how will this affect my baby?

A member asked:

I am trying to make a gluten free food replacement shake for myself for1-2 meals a day. i am not sure if i should add raw quinoa and rice flour.

A member asked:

My metabolism has always been amazing. i would eat 6-7 meals a day and my weight would stay 176. i recently started eating 2 meals a day 4 months ago and i went from 176 to 144. is this ok for high metabolism? doctor found nothing wrong with thyroid?

A member asked:

I've been feeling very thirsty, and i've kept myself hydrated but still feel thirsty. 1or 2 meals a day. fatigued. dull headaches. is this serious?

A member asked:

I eat 2 meals a day. i take asa 81mg and potassium cl er 20meq at am meal, and prednisone 10mg at evening meal. i need to add a multi-vitamin, which is a,b's,c,d,e and calcium. i take all these with food. when can i take the vitamin? thank you?

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