I Only Eat Two Meals a Day — And I’ve Never Felt Better

I Only Eat Two Meals a Day — And I’ve Never Felt Better

It’s not about discipline or dieting. It’s about finding a rhythm that finally feels right—for both body and mind.

Last summer, I stumbled across a few videos by Taiwanese doctors on YouTube.

They were talking about intermittent fasting—how their patients had lost 10 or even 20 pounds in just a month or two. But what really caught my attention wasn’t the weight loss. It was the way they described feeling lighter, clearer, and more energized.

That stuck with me.

At the time, I was already considered slim—5’1”, around 104 lbs.

But I’ve always been a bit vain (in a harmless way!) and felt like my waist could be smaller, my arms a bit more toned.

What I wanted was to feel more defined, more lightweight—like the best version of myself.

So I gave it a try.

The Two-Meal Life

In July 2024, I started the simplest version of intermittent fasting

Eat from 8 AM to 12 PM. Fast the rest of the day.

No extreme diets. No calorie counting. No food guilt.

Just one rule:Eat well, eat fully, and enjoy it.

At 8 every morning, I start with a warm glass of water with honey, lemon, and a handful of goji berries.

Then comes my favorite part of the day—smoothie time.

I blend together apples, bananas, tomatoes, oranges, blueberries, celery, broccoli—whatever’s in season.

Then I add a spoonful of black sesame paste (for my hair), soaked chia seeds, a little yogurt, and some milk.

It’s creamy, colorful, and packed with everything I need.

Alongside the smoothie, I munch on a little “plant protein mix”: three walnuts, three almonds, three cashews, a spoonful of pumpkin seeds, and a small handful of peanuts.

Breakfast focus: Vitamin C + high-quality plant protein

Lunch focus: Animal protein + rich vegetable fiber

The Lunch I Look Forward To

Between 11:30 and noon, I sit down for my “real meal” of the day.

Maybe it’s chicken breast, beef, pork, seafood, or eggs.

There’s always a bowl of soup, a fresh salad, and a small portion of rice. No calorie limits, no strict rules—just good food, made with care.

I eat by the window, in the sunlight.

No scrolling, no rushing, no awkward small talk.

It’s my favorite kind of lunch: a quiet moment to be with myself.

Hunger? It Passes.

The first few days were tough.

By 4 or 5 PM, I’d feel lightheaded, even shaky.

So I let myself snack—a crisp apple, maybe some raw veggies.

But something surprising happened:

After about a week, I stopped getting hungry in the afternoons.

Turns out, if you eat enough good food earlier in the day, your body adapts.

And not only did I not feel tired—I felt more focused. Clearer.

Work got easier. My brain felt sharper. No more post-lunch crashes.

After a month, I went from 104 lbs to 94 lbs.

And Most of All— I Like Who I’ve Become

A year later, I’ve kept the habit.

I’m still eating two meals a day, and I feel lighter—in body and in spirit.

Clothes fit better. I look more put-together.

Some friends even asked if I’d had cosmetic work done—or if I somehow got taller (haha!:)).

I just smile. The truth is, I didn’t do anything dramatic.

I just changed the way I eat.

This Isn’t a Diet. It’s a Dialogue

This wasn’t about ticking off weight goals or showing off discipline.

It was about listening—to my body, to my energy, to what feels right.

I don’t force myself to eat three meals a day anymore.

I don’t reach for snacks just because I’m stressed or bored.

I just eat simply, and live a little more lightly.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in your eating habits, maybe it’s time to change the rhythm—and see what your body’s been trying to tell you.

By Lumi

Eat a little less. Live a little more.