Eat a small aplle for 2 of the meals.

If you eat every 2-3 hours, you just need to make sure you get the same nutrients that you would get if you were to have 3 meals. So, make sure you get your protein, carbs, good fats and fibre etc. So you might like to eat an apple, or a couple of oranges, a chicken drumstick with some salad leaves, a yoghurt, cottage cheese on ryvita - anything that is probably between 100-200 calories - just till you feel full. Hope that helps!

I will try the small apple, I usually don't eat fruit due to my blood sugar(diabetic) but if it helps I shall try.

Also does this mean eat when you not hungry. Because most of the time I am really not hungry so this is not going to be easy.

Yes sorry to say it does mean eat even when you are not hungry... As odd as it seems, once you start eating like this you will find you become more hungry and are ready to eat every 2-3 hours, as eating so often speeds up the metabolism ...I use protein shakes as 2 of my "meals"....Good luck with this, it really does work

What protein shakes do you use, I think I might actually prefer that instead of eating. Of course that depends on if the shake has sugar or carbs in it.

You should talk to your Dr or dietitian before doing this especially if your diabetes requires medication to control. If you are going to wing it without their input than plug in your menu on a site like sparkpeople.com So you can see the total calories and the carb counts.

Yes i agree with Tobey.... Check with your doctor first... You may need to limit your fruit intake due to the diabetes and i would hate to put you on the wrong track... If you are able to have the shakes, i use a lean protein whey powder ,but please check with your dietician first...Mine has 1.8g carbs and 1.7g sugar per serving....

That's how I started changing my eat habits and lowering my weight.

I would have an Eggland's Best Boiled Egg.

Or, a Celery Stick with Almond Butter...no peanut butter.

One slice of double fiber bread with 2 oz of Oven Roasted Turkey Breast.

Those are some of the things that got me started. And, low glycemic fruits like peaches. They were in season. I'm down 32 lbs and my stomach is small so its better for me to eat this way. Also, probiotics curbed my carb cravings.

The ADA diet recommends fruit so this is somewhat similar to that version. Honestly I have been dealing with diabetes since age 9 and I am now 35 so I don't really feel the need to consult a doctor regarding this. Different Day/Same Problem. LOL

So I will be eating half a small apple instead of whole small apple. And medicate accordingly.

Let us know how it works out for you XM74. I also work at trying to keep a neutral pH for my body. When it gets to acidic its a problem. Some foods are way to acidic...like coffee. Probiotics have helped a lot. Google alkaline/acidic foods.

I changed my eating habits when I was told I was looking at Diabetes 2. Told the dr. no way...no more pills. I'll get this weight off and eat right.

So....good luck to you and I when you find some healthy small portions to eat..... spread out throughout your day ...please share them with us. Thanks ~ Gav