Not Hungry on Saturday Night
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Question
Hello, A person who feels very full on Saturday night and does not feel hungry at all, how should he conduct himself regarding the fourth meal?
Answer
Hello
If it is a case of overeating [-where a person is disgusted by it], it is not considered eating even if he eats.
However, if he is able to eat even a kazayit, he should eat for the sake of Melaveh Malka.
And if he is unable to eat bread, he should eat pastries or at least fruits.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Shabbat, Siman 300, סעיף 1
One should always set the table on Saturday night to escort the Shabbat, even if he needs only a kazayit.
Mishna Berura, Siman 300, סעיף קטן 1
It is implied in the Gemara that this meal should ideally be established on bread like other Shabbat meals, and it is also implied that it is preferable to enhance it with meat or other dishes if he has them, and if not, or if he fears overeating, such as in the summer when the third meal is delayed until evening, he should fulfill it with pastries or at least fruits: