[toomuchfood]

Everyone seems to have mixed opinions on fruit. I have 1/2 a banana in the AM and about 1.5cups of watermelon and strawberries for lunch.

Is this hindering my weight loss? I eat it because I enjoy it, but should I be limiting my fruit?

[EagleRiverDee]

I think it depends really on you. The reason I say this is some people are extremely sensitive to carbs, and others are not. I happen to be very sensitive and lose weight more easily if I limit my carbs, even healthy carbs like fruit. Still- you aren't eating that much. It sounds like you're only getting 2 to 2-1/2 cups of fruit a day, and that's not too bad. But if you are sensitive to carbs, it might be worth cutting all fruit for a couple of weeks and see how it affects your weight loss. Sometimes you have to be your own test subject, since our bodies are all so individual.

[toomuchfood]

Thank you for your response. I really should cut it out for a couple weeks and see if it helps my weight loss. I guess I chose watermelon because I can have a decent amount for low calories.
I have a typical desk job from 8-5 and I truly sit pretty much the whole time (I hate it, but that's another story)..so I'm struggling to find something small for lunch, as i don't exert any energy, and I do best with a low calorie diet.
I have special k for breakfast, but it's a touch boring sometimes.
I also do best with eating the same things every day, but not the same food for breakfast and dinner..what are some good ideas for lunch that doesn't contain fruit?