Jan Hogan Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Now that you are in your mid 60's do you eat less for your your dinner meals? I feel we no longer need to eat meat and potatoes every night but getting my DH on board is very hard. Have you cut back? If so what has been successful for you? Thanks in advance! Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 I think throughout our 60's we found that we were eating smaller portions for dinner. Now in our early 70's, meals that we used eat in one sitting at a favorite restaurant are often cut in half, with one half brought home for the next evening's dinner. The remaining half is plenty for us. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yes we have cut back. Often we will have a late lunch and skip dinner except for a few snacks in the evening. Also here in the US the portion sizes are so large that we do the same as Dutch and take about half of the food home. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Hogan Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 When you eat at home what do you do for dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 At home, we eat smaller portions of mostly the same meals we've enjoyed for years along with new recipes we test from time to time. We have added more fish to our diet though. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDR3116 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 funny how all the posts in reply that were here last night have disappeared. They were all the posts that said something similar to -- don't cut out meat and potatoes, just reduce the portion sizes. Pat DeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberjw49 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 We now eat a late breakfast and early supper - two meals a day and smaller portions. John John and Sharon2011 HH 38LKTG2001 4700LP2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bja1234 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 We generally eat 1 meal a day...usually around 3 pm. Usually at home and the same meals we have enjoyed thus far in this lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Hogan Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Portions size will be reduced starting today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon36 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 We have reduced our portion sizes and on the rare occasion we go out to eat we often split one meal. At home we eat the same stuff, just less. We often eat salads with some protein (tuna, chicken, veggie burger etc.) for dinner. Lunch is a sandwich using "sandwich thins" bread which has less carbs & calories. Full time since August 2010 2002 Itasca Horizon One fur kid - a Shih-Tsu rescue Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 funny how all the posts in reply that were here last night have disappeared. They were all the posts that said something similar to -- don't cut out meat and potatoes, just reduce the portion sizes. You're not mixing this thread up with the thread over on RV.net are you? Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 We now eat a late breakfast and early supper - two meals a day and smaller portions. John That's what we do too, brunch & 5ish dinner. Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch&Di Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 We've been eating smaller dinner portions for years even though we still have a light breakfast and lunch too. We have always split our meals when eating out. We like the same food and aren't huge fans of leftovers so it is easier to split. That said-----this doesn't apply to LOBSTER!! . I love it, Dutch doesn't so he can order whatever he wants and I eat until I am totally full and still bring some home for the next night. Good thing I don't crave it that often. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s106300 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Really depends on how much exercise you get and overall metabolism of each individual. I am 5 feet tall and 115 lbs and pretty active; the DH is 6 ft and 225. I eat about the same amount that he does. I do keep our red meat to a minimum and serve lots of veggies that aren't potatoes - I roast or grill them for extra flavor. Actually, eating several small meals throughout the day 3 meals plus 3 snacks) kicks up your metabolic rate and actually burns calories faster. But, three moderate portion-sized meals with a good balance of white meats, fish, and veggies as well as a mile or two brisk walk or run 3 times or more a week will keep you in tip top shape. 2010 Volvo VNL 670 D13 500 HP Ishift - "THOR" 2016 DRV Elite Suites 38RSSA - "Freya" 2012 Smart For Two - "Loki" Ron & Shelley Johnston, pilots Toy, Nika, and Piranha, feline co-pilots and Demi-gods (at least if you ask them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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