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Can you eat three course meals anymore?

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Arlanymor · 17/04/2024 11:55

I used to be able to, but these days no way would I manage both a starter and a pudding and sometimes I can’t even finish my main. I don’t have any dietary issues and I’m not watching my weight (although probably should be!) but I just can’t manage it anymore.

I tend to eat tapas more and more because then I don’t run the risk of wasting anything. But even if I am really hungry, I just can’t manage much more than one course, unless the starter is a salad or something similarly light. I’m 45.

OP posts:
TheFlis · 17/04/2024 12:07

i often be have a starter, then another starter instead of a main so I can eat all 3 courses!

turkeyboots · 17/04/2024 12:06

Portion sizes are much bigger generally. DD and I often share a starter if having a two course meal.
Gone are the days of 5 small prawns and lettuce or a small bowl of soup as a starter.

Denou · 17/04/2024 12:05

I can barely find a good old fashioned 3 courser anymore. Everything is bloody small plates.

Original poster
Arlanymor · 17/04/2024 12:03

Thanks @BarrelOfOtters I think it’s age and relieved to say that I don’t believe any of those symptoms particularly apply to me.

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Planesmistakenforstars · 17/04/2024 12:02

Yes. Most of the time I can eat everything in sight and often things that aren't.

BarrelOfOtters · 17/04/2024 12:01

I kind of know what you mean and I think it's age. I prefer now having a lighter starter and lighter main and rarely have pudding unless it looks particularly lovely (though I've never really had a sweet tooth).

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