being a good catholic

I am trying to be a better Catholic and today being Ash Wednesday seemed like the perfect time to start. I am already planning on going to Mass later on today and I had decided that today I would not only abstain from eating meat but would also try my best to fast.

Modern day fasting for Catholics includes having one full meal and two small meals with no eating in between. Now, do we think the 2 cookies I just ate can count as a small meal? And can I get away with eating lunch for 2-3 hours so that my full meal gets me through the day? And for dinner if I eat 3 appetizers but no main course that would not be considered a full meal right?