Those who are skinny can you share what you eat in a day?

[Anonymous]

Today I had:

Breakfast: chocolate chip scone with butter and a cup of tea. Normally on a weekday I would have an English muffin with butter and jam, or some Greek yogurt with fruit and granola.

Lunch: I was at IKEA. I had their meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy for lunch.

Dinner: Leftovers. I had a bratwurst in a bun, half of a corn on the cob with butter and a side salad. Then I ate 4 of those Australian chocolate cookies from Trader Joe’s.

I’m 41 and 5’8”. I have weighed between 130lb and 140lb my whole adult life - so not skinny skinny, but fairly slim. I don’t exercise and I don’t eat particularly well (as you can see above). Just genetics.

[Anonymous]

I am 41, 5'5" and weigh 110.

Today I had:
Breakfast: glass of water and toast
Midmorning: small chocolate bar
Lunch: Spicy chicken sandwich from Ghostburger, a Coke
Dinner: Grilled chicken, cabbage and carrot salad, corn on the cob, another Coke
Dessert: Bowl of ice cream

I honestly think my thinness is a combo of genes and being pretty active. I don't diet and don't pay much attention to what I eat. If I have a craving I try to satisfy it, whether that's a bag of potato chips or a chocolate bar or some fresh veggies or a burger. I figure it's my body's way of telling me what I need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The food you eat matters. It's not just portions.
It is really disturbing that people think having some depth of knowledge about food is a sign of an eating disorder.

But mentally noting every calorie you eat and adding them up- when you aren't overweight, does seem obsessive and disordered.

I didn't read it that way. I track my budget and know what I spend on everything. I am not in debt, have no financial problems -- but part of the reason for that is that I know what I am spending and what income I am receiving. I wouldn't think to myself, oh, I don't have any money problems. Why am I tracking all this?

I look at food in the same way. I'm not overweight, but I spent a lot of time getting to know the calories and nutritional content of food. I always look at labels. I want to know what I'm eating (as much for the ingredients as the calories).

You are missing the point. The question wasn’t how many calories do you eat, it is what do you eat. So what is your reasoning for giving everyone an in-depth calorie breakdown for everything you ate, in Kcal. Sorry but that was bizarre

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everything in moderation, honestly- that includes sweets and junk food.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 41, 5'5" and weigh 110.

Today I had:
Breakfast: glass of water and toast
Midmorning: small chocolate bar
Lunch: Spicy chicken sandwich from Ghostburger, a Coke
Dinner: Grilled chicken, cabbage and carrot salad, corn on the cob, another Coke
Dessert: Bowl of ice cream

I honestly think my thinness is a combo of genes and being pretty active. I don't diet and don't pay much attention to what I eat. If I have a craving I try to satisfy it, whether that's a bag of potato chips or a chocolate bar or some fresh veggies or a burger. I figure it's my body's way of telling me what I need.

You are underweight.

[Anonymous]

Air.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The food you eat matters. It's not just portions.
It is really disturbing that people think having some depth of knowledge about food is a sign of an eating disorder.

But mentally noting every calorie you eat and adding them up- when you aren't overweight, does seem obsessive and disordered.

I didn't read it that way. I track my budget and know what I spend on everything. I am not in debt, have no financial problems -- but part of the reason for that is that I know what I am spending and what income I am receiving. I wouldn't think to myself, oh, I don't have any money problems. Why am I tracking all this?

I look at food in the same way. I'm not overweight, but I spent a lot of time getting to know the calories and nutritional content of food. I always look at labels. I want to know what I'm eating (as much for the ingredients as the calories).

I think people on this forum are ready to pounce. To me it is bizarre to accuse someone of having an unhealthy relationship with food because she mentioned the calories.

You are missing the point. The question wasn’t how many calories do you eat, it is what do you eat. So what is your reasoning for giving everyone an in-depth calorie breakdown for everything you ate, in Kcal. Sorry but that was bizarre

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 41, 5'5" and weigh 110.

Today I had:
Breakfast: glass of water and toast
Midmorning: small chocolate bar
Lunch: Spicy chicken sandwich from Ghostburger, a Coke
Dinner: Grilled chicken, cabbage and carrot salad, corn on the cob, another Coke
Dessert: Bowl of ice cream

I honestly think my thinness is a combo of genes and being pretty active. I don't diet and don't pay much attention to what I eat. If I have a craving I try to satisfy it, whether that's a bag of potato chips or a chocolate bar or some fresh veggies or a burger. I figure it's my body's way of telling me what I need.

You are underweight.

I weigh what I weigh. People come in all shapes and sizes. I don't personally think you can know if someone is a healthy weight from their stats because everyone's frame is different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 41, 5'5" and weigh 110.

Today I had:
Breakfast: glass of water and toast
Midmorning: small chocolate bar
Lunch: Spicy chicken sandwich from Ghostburger, a Coke
Dinner: Grilled chicken, cabbage and carrot salad, corn on the cob, another Coke
Dessert: Bowl of ice cream

I honestly think my thinness is a combo of genes and being pretty active. I don't diet and don't pay much attention to what I eat. If I have a craving I try to satisfy it, whether that's a bag of potato chips or a chocolate bar or some fresh veggies or a burger. I figure it's my body's way of telling me what I need.

You are underweight.

I weigh what I weigh. People come in all shapes and sizes. I don't personally think you can know if someone is a healthy weight from their stats because everyone's frame is different.

DP here. Consider yourself lucky. I'm 5'2 and I work out. I couldn't eat like that every day. Unfortunately, carbs and sweets are the death of me.

[Anonymous]

I was overweight a year ago (160 pounds) and seem to have settled into being fairly slim for the past 4 -5 months or so. (5'4, 113-115). Before, I was eating a lot of added sugar, processed crap and not exercising. I started walking 25 miles per week.

Things I eat pretty much every day: Greek yogurt with berries, oatmeal with berries, an apple, a banana, a Kind bar, an egg and turkey sausage on an English muffin, raw carrots, a canned latte (La Colombe), some nuts and dried fruit. I ate more veggies when I was actively trying to lose, but meh, I don't love them.

Dinner - Anything goes. Usually a protein, carbs, and veggies. I have a "real" dessert once or twice a week, but usually will stick with a square or two of plain dark chocolate.

If I'm hungry late in the evening, I try to eat real food and not dessert or snack food, but I always eat when I'm hungry (which is frequently). I swear I eat more than my DH does half the time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 41, 5'5" and weigh 110.

Today I had:
Breakfast: glass of water and toast
Midmorning: small chocolate bar
Lunch: Spicy chicken sandwich from Ghostburger, a Coke
Dinner: Grilled chicken, cabbage and carrot salad, corn on the cob, another Coke
Dessert: Bowl of ice cream

I honestly think my thinness is a combo of genes and being pretty active. I don't diet and don't pay much attention to what I eat. If I have a craving I try to satisfy it, whether that's a bag of potato chips or a chocolate bar or some fresh veggies or a burger. I figure it's my body's way of telling me what I need.

You are underweight.

Not really. Half lbs up and she already has normal BMI.
Think about that.

[Anonymous]

I wish people would stop attacking other people for having eating disorders. Honestly, I think all the people saying this are women. Women telling other women they have eating disorders.

I can't imagine men attacking other men for hearing about their eating habits.

[Anonymous]

I am back to report on a different day - today.

Warm water
Huge coffee - French roast - with two sugars and whole milk
Energy bar - all kinds of seeds and nuts - snack from Sprouts - it’s like kids size cliff bar

Small lentil soup from prett; no bread.
Warm water

I was craving something sweet so ate peach breakfast bar from Trader Joe’s I think
Earl grey tea

Steak salad - half; restaurant meals usually are too large so I eat half almost all the time.
Lots of warm water

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am back to report on a different day - today.

Warm water
Huge coffee - French roast - with two sugars and whole milk
Energy bar - all kinds of seeds and nuts - snack from Sprouts - it’s like kids size cliff bar

Small lentil soup from prett; no bread.
Warm water

I was craving something sweet so ate peach breakfast bar from Trader Joe’s I think
Earl grey tea

Steak salad - half; restaurant meals usually are too large so I eat half almost all the time.
Lots of warm water

Why all the warm water?

[Anonymous]

So far today:
A huge bowl of steel-cut oatmeal with raisins.
Food court portion of bourbon chicken with broccoli, no rice.
Half a small size snack pack of skittles.