How much does diet and meal timing really matter?

fatcity66

CitrusEscape wrote: »

azulvioleta6 wrote: »

How sad that Taco Bell and cupcakes seem "normal."

Agree

I knew someone would jump on that term. I guess I shouldn't have used the word "normally." I just meant, she is not as strict with her diet, and eats more fat and sugar, when she is not prepping for a contest. And frankly, I don't think there is anything wrong with Taco Bell and cupcakes once in a while, if it fits into your diet. I mean, I personally don't care much for Taco Bell (apparently that is one of her "cheat meals" of choice), but I am certainly not giving up fast food and pastries for the rest of my life.

ahoy_m8

SLLRunner wrote: »

Meal timing is important to the individual because it helps them to stick to a calorie deficit. On the weekdays, I eat 5-6 meals a day, all of which are smaller. On weekends, I eat 3 bigger meals and maybe one small snack. I do this for satiety.

Perhaps meal timing is important to you because it helps you stick to a deficit. Respectfully, what beachside said was in her case, the purpose of meal timing was insulin management. She did not mention that she was trying to stick to a deficit while pregnant.

fatcity66

I do think she is on to something with the egg whites...I had 3 eggs whites today, instead of the whole eggs, exceeded my protein goal, and was still under on fat. That rarely happens.

Capt_Apollo

for the majority of people, weight loss is a basic calorie deficit.

but for people prepping for a competition, and even triathletes like me, meal and nutrient timing and the kind of food you eat can give you the extra edge.