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Is this too big a portion?

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fishfingergate · 05/02/2026 19:16

Context that my dad said he couldn’t believe I was eating “all that”
don’t judge the oven food, it’s Thursday and I’m tired!

Is this too big a portion?
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IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 05/02/2026 19:24

I'd eat that plus hope I had a few fries left on the oven tray I could eat and probably another fish finger (with masses of salad cream)

But it doesnt matter what anyone else eats, if that suits your appetite then lob a pea at your dad and enjoy your dinner!

IHopeYouStepOnALegPiece · 05/02/2026 19:24

I'd eat that plus hope I had a few fries left on the oven tray I could eat and probably another fish finger (with masses of salad cream)

But it doesnt matter what anyone else eats, if that suits your appetite then lob a pea at your dad and enjoy your dinner!

KvotheTheBloodless · 05/02/2026 19:23

That's about 800 kcal of food, just right for an adult woman's evening meal.

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fishfingergate · 05/02/2026 19:23

Bombinia · 05/02/2026 19:22

That's too many fish fingers for me, and not enough veg, but the potato but looks right. I think it's a big portion but not excessive.

I would have done two steam bags but I only had one left! I do like veg (it’s spinach, broccoli, peas and sweetcorn, 160g bag)

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CharlotteCollinsneeLucas · 05/02/2026 19:23

I would eat that much. None of it's particularly filling.

If you're tired you eat more to compensate, no?

Ihitthetarget · 05/02/2026 19:23

I'd happily eat that OP, as long as I hadn't already had a big/ late lunch. Enjoy!

Deadringer · 05/02/2026 19:23

I would have a fish finger less and less potato but it doesn't matter does it, just enjoy it. I absolutely hate people commenting on how much/little I am eating, so irritating.
What are those potato things BTW, they look lovely

Dartmoorcheffy · 05/02/2026 19:23

I dont eat huge meals but can easily demolish at least 8 fish fingers. They aren't exactly huge .

KvotheTheBloodless · 05/02/2026 19:22

I'd eat that, I'm a healthy weight. Perfectly normal amount.

Don't listen to MN competitive undereaters, some people on here have serious food issues.

summitfever · 05/02/2026 19:22

I don’t like fish fingers but if that was chicken I’d eat that amount for dinner. I prefer big meals to snacking so no big deal for me. I’m slim so it clearly doesn’t affect my overall calorie intake.

Bombinia · 05/02/2026 19:22

That's too many fish fingers for me, and not enough veg, but the potato but looks right. I think it's a big portion but not excessive.

Woo383040 · 05/02/2026 19:21

Appetites vary. If that the right amount for you, all good.

Bluegreenpinkred · 05/02/2026 19:21

I'm middle of my ideal weight range on bmi chart, so I believe I don't understand or over eat. I'd have 2 fishfingers, same amount of veg and half of the potato things.
Dc2 is also middle of ideal weight range and would eat that but probably 3 fishfingers. But dc2 is bigger than me and does more exercise so needs more calories.
So in short I cant answer your question.

PopVix · 05/02/2026 19:21

After a long day, I could def shovel that down! Maybe I would choose one fewer fish finger but I could def manage it.

Fizbosshoes · 05/02/2026 19:21

Its more than i would eat, im confident my skinny 16 year old DS would eat it.
Awaits lots of replies saying thats enough for their entire family of 4 for a week

ResusciAnnie · 05/02/2026 19:20

Depends what else you’ve eaten and what you’ve done today and what your body’s needs are really. For me yes that’s too much - I could definitely put it away though!

Damnd · 05/02/2026 19:20

Three fingers for me, same veg, less fries

MuddyPawsIndoors · 05/02/2026 19:20

Too big for me (and your dad)

Just right for you 🤷‍♂️

Hope you enjoyed it.

AlexandraJJ · 05/02/2026 19:19

cardibach · 05/02/2026 19:19

Really? Less than 2 fish fingers, a few bits of potato and sone veg?,

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MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 05/02/2026 19:19

It’s more than I would eat, but everyone has different appetites - and you’ve got plenty of veggies on there, which is good.

cardibach · 05/02/2026 19:19

AlexandraJJ · 05/02/2026 19:17

A third of that would be enough for me but we’re all different

Really? Less than 2 fish fingers, a few bits of potato and sone veg?,

NuffSaidSam · 05/02/2026 19:19

It's a big portion, but if you're hungry and a healthy weight then it's fine.

AlexandraJJ · 05/02/2026 19:17

A third of that would be enough for me but we’re all different