Is it this simple...?

[Gengar]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm only an online member so can't ask at group.

If I get a meal kit which the app says is 6 syns, add meat (0 syns) and oil (say, 4 syns - will check!), then eat half, have I had 5 syns?

It sounds right, but too good to be true...

Oh yes and, can I eat as much of this as I want so long as I get the syns right otherwise? Like, literally as much as I want?

As long as it's 1/3 speed, then yes! Remember to apportion your syns properly if you have more than half.

The idea being, don't gorge yourself - stop when full.

Gengar, that sounds right: you don't need to weigh or measure free foods, just have a normal portion, avoiding overeating, and make sure you have at least one third of a plate of speed food.
I wouldn't waste 4 syns on oil: use Frylight (free).

Thank you! I've done two weeks and lost well in the first, but less success in the second. I think I'm probably having portions that are too big so will look at that. I haven't eaten so healthily in years.

First week loss is generally better to the second week. I think it's to do with first week's loss being mainly fluid.
I would stick to the three P's
Preparation
Portion size
Plate size (obviously larger the plate size, bigger the portion)

What meal kit? Sounds good :)

I'd like to know the meal kit too! Would probably drop the oil and save 4 syns though. Then only 3 syns per portion.