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If it is true that different foods digest at different rates, then it is possible that eating certain foods can result in no appetite for a longer period or shorter period. Therefore, is 3 + 3 a one-size-fits-all for everyone? Plus it is not always possible to keep to a schedule of 3 + 3. Does a person benefit from eating even if he/she is not hungry at the relevant intervals?
And I will be going to the Beginner’s Group. I am working on getting all my feet wet day by day. 😉Hi, Dovy. Proteins and fats digest at slower rates than do carbohydrates, and proteins and fiber are particularly associated with lower appetite, and is why they are so important in the morning. The 3+3 nature of this plan is not really a one-size-fits-all because you can move the times and foods around to ensure you are eating the most when you are most active. If you are not hungry at the relevant meals, then at least eat the fruit or vegetable to make sure you are getting at least 5 total servings per day. However, do be careful not to skip early meals so that you are very hungry and tempted later in the day, when you are least active but most prone to overeating, and always be sure you are not eating so little that you are essentially on “very low-calorie diet” that may results in rebound weight gain. Overall, however, it is good that you are in touch with your hunger and satiety signals. That is a big step.
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