I say do whatever works best for you!
I'm a small dinner person as well. I'm currently working in Thailand, a country where eating and snacking is a HUGE part of the culture. During the work day I find myself snacking constantly with my co-workers(the word for snacking is "gin len" or "play eating"), eating a larger lunch (usually rice or noodles with a little bit of meat and lots of veggies). By the time I get home, I find that I'm not very hungry and usually just end up eating yogurt, fruit, or sometimes a smaller serving of oatmeal. Incidentally, this is what many Thai people do as well.
As far as weight loss goes, over the four months that I've been here, I've only lost a couple of pounds. I think most of that is because of the transition to moving to a different country, my weight getting closer to maintenance, and, yes, I'll admit it, not exercising as much as I should be. However, I still feel great and healthy even though my dinners are more like snacks!
I hope you find something that works for you!
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