The art of eating 4-6 times a day.
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Actually, by incorporating smaller meals, especially rich in fiber and protein, boots your metabolism quite a bit. It becomes more efficient a burning calories and storing nutrients.
Sorry, that simply isn't true.0 -
I eat a very small breakfast, a small lunch, and most of my calories for dinner. I feel satisfied with breakfast and lunch despite them being much smaller than dinner.The important difference between 6 small meals and 3 large meals is this: when you eat larger meals, your stomach gets used to that large portion of food and therefore needs it everytime you eat in order to feel full.0 -
I have a HUGE problem with eating later at night, which is really bad. Typically, its best not to eat after 7pm. Maybe even 6pm. And small meals are much better for you. They will help you get used to smaller portion meals and after your body adjusts, you won't be feeling hungry. Find some tricks in the meantime, but your body will get used to it and your stomach will need much less food to feel full.
Eating later at night is NOT bad. It's only bad if you have already eaten your calories throughout the day and then eat more at night. As long as you create your calorie deficit, it doesn't matter if you have all your calories in one big meal right before bed.
YES, it actually is bad to eat later at night. Unless you work out before you go to bed. Eating carbs at night is even worse for you. Carbs give your body energy. And unless you burn the calories before bed, all that fat is stored and the nutrients is not absorbed because your digestive system is not as active as it is during the day. It also causes difficulty sleeping and things like GERD.0 -
Yes, actually as 3rd year dietetics student, I happen to know it is.0
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When you wait long perioeds between meals your body will store more fat. This is a survival mechanism.0
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It doesn't matter how many times you eat. I know people will argue and say that it does, but it boils down to calories in/calories out. I can't do the smaller meals thing. I'd much rather wait a little longer between meals in order to get the extra calories. Makes me satisfied and for longer. The small meals thing feels like 'snacking' and I don't snack.0
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I eat a very small breakfast, a small lunch, and most of my calories for dinner. I feel satisfied with breakfast and lunch despite them being much smaller than dinner.The important difference between 6 small meals and 3 large meals is this: when you eat larger meals, your stomach gets used to that large portion of food and therefore needs it everytime you eat in order to feel full.
I should have phrased that differently... your body doesn't expect that same amount of food every meal, but everyday. It is also kind of a mental thing. Sometimes when I eat less than normal, wether I am full or not, I feel like I want to eat more even though I am not necessarily hungry.0 -
k so this is kind of cheesy but i like to think of my food log like the tank of my car. you can either go to the gas station 6 times and fill up your tank 1/6 each time and it will take you to point A or point B or go to the gas station 2x and fill it up halfway and it will still take you from point A to point B, or once and you will still get from point A to point B. its all about personal preference and how often you want to go to the gas station to fill up your tank. :P0
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I have a HUGE problem with eating later at night, which is really bad. Typically, its best not to eat after 7pm. Maybe even 6pm. And small meals are much better for you. They will help you get used to smaller portion meals and after your body adjusts, you won't be feeling hungry. Find some tricks in the meantime, but your body will get used to it and your stomach will need much less food to feel full.
Eating later at night is NOT bad. It's only bad if you have already eaten your calories throughout the day and then eat more at night. As long as you create your calorie deficit, it doesn't matter if you have all your calories in one big meal right before bed.
YES, it actually is bad to eat later at night. Unless you work out before you go to bed. Eating carbs at night is even worse for you. Carbs give your body energy. And unless you burn the calories before bed, all that fat is stored and the nutrients is not absorbed because your digestive system is not as active as it is during the day. It also causes difficulty sleeping and things like GERD.
ok. what time is "too late"? cause i get home at 1 AM and eat then. right after i come in from a run
. and then i get up at 8 AM and may NOT even eat before my morning workout.
yikes.0 -
I have a HUGE problem with eating later at night, which is really bad. Typically, its best not to eat after 7pm. Maybe even 6pm. And small meals are much better for you. They will help you get used to smaller portion meals and after your body adjusts, you won't be feeling hungry. Find some tricks in the meantime, but your body will get used to it and your stomach will need much less food to feel full.
Eating later at night is NOT bad. It's only bad if you have already eaten your calories throughout the day and then eat more at night. As long as you create your calorie deficit, it doesn't matter if you have all your calories in one big meal right before bed.
YES, it actually is bad to eat later at night. Unless you work out before you go to bed. Eating carbs at night is even worse for you. Carbs give your body energy. And unless you burn the calories before bed, all that fat is stored and the nutrients is not absorbed because your digestive system is not as active as it is during the day. It also causes difficulty sleeping and things like GERD.
ok. what time is "too late"? cause i get home at 1 AM and eat then. right after i come in from a run. and then i get up at 8 AM and may NOT even eat before my morning workout.
yikes.
Weird, of all the answers in the thread, you latch on to the worst one.0 -
I have a HUGE problem with eating later at night, which is really bad. Typically, its best not to eat after 7pm. Maybe even 6pm. And small meals are much better for you. They will help you get used to smaller portion meals and after your body adjusts, you won't be feeling hungry. Find some tricks in the meantime, but your body will get used to it and your stomach will need much less food to feel full.
Eating later at night is NOT bad. It's only bad if you have already eaten your calories throughout the day and then eat more at night. As long as you create your calorie deficit, it doesn't matter if you have all your calories in one big meal right before bed.
YES, it actually is bad to eat later at night. Unless you work out before you go to bed. Eating carbs at night is even worse for you. Carbs give your body energy. And unless you burn the calories before bed, all that fat is stored and the nutrients is not absorbed because your digestive system is not as active as it is during the day. It also causes difficulty sleeping and things like GERD.
ok. what time is "too late"? cause i get home at 1 AM and eat then. right after i come in from a run. and then i get up at 8 AM and may NOT even eat before my morning workout.
yikes.
haha well I guess its gonna have to depend on your personal schedule. For the average person, its best not to eat after 6 or 7. But obviously that wouldn't make sense for you. The important thing is, if you are going to eat right before (or closely before) you go to bed, make sure you get at least a little exercise to get that food moving and your digestive system working before you sleep. And its not a bad thing to workout before you eat. Just make sure you get some good protein afterwards.0 -
Weird, of all the answers in the thread, you latch on to the worst one.
Well firstly, you are kind of rude. And secondly, I get all my fitness and diet information from my personal trainer. So wether you agree with my advice or not, it is educated advice.0 -
Weird, of all the answers in the thread, you latch on to the worst one.
Well firstly, you are kind of rude. And secondly, I get all my fitness and diet information from my personal trainer. So wether you agree with my advice or not, it is educated advice.
LOLOL!! That is hilarious.
Your personal trainer is talking a bunch of broscience.
Do some actual research. Find a decent source then come talk to us.0 -
When you wait long perioeds between meals your body will store more fat. This is a survival mechanism.
Long periods meaning days without food. Not a few hours.0 -
Actually, by incorporating smaller meals, especially rich in fiber and protein, you bootst your metabolism quite a bit. It becomes more efficient at burning calories and storing nutrients. I would say if you're feeling hungry shortly after these meals, they may be too small. Also, like I said before, protein and fiber are key to a satisfied tummy. Try eating a some baby carrots and a serving of cottage cheese for one of your meals. Another meal idea, piece of baked chicken (preferably the size of a deck of cards) and a serving of broccoli. Hope this gives you some ideas.
Much love~
I do agree with you on part of this. Yes protein and fiber are going to keep you full. Good suggestion! But no, it will not boost your metabolism to eat small frequent meals.
Also a third year dietetics student.0 -
Weird, of all the answers in the thread, you latch on to the worst one.
Well firstly, you are kind of rude. And secondly, I get all my fitness and diet information from my personal trainer. So wether you agree with my advice or not, it is educated advice.
LOLOL!! That is hilarious.
Your personal trainer is talking a bunch of broscience.
Do some actual research. Find a decent source then come talk to us.
wtf is broscience? and seriously, i am just trying to be helpful and supportive. thats what i thought this site was for. if you disagree with me, fine. i really couldn't care less. but you don't have to be *kitten* about it.0 -
We've seen many times on these boards people repeating myths claiming they come from a nutritionist/trainer/etc. Hell, we've even had people claiming they themselves were specialists still spouting the same untruths!
Modern research has proved meal timing is irrelevant when it comes to fat loss.
Where's Acg with the studies when we need him!0 -
Weird, of all the answers in the thread, you latch on to the worst one.
Well firstly, you are kind of rude. And secondly, I get all my fitness and diet information from my personal trainer. So wether you agree with my advice or not, it is educated advice.
LOLOL!! That is hilarious.
Your personal trainer is talking a bunch of broscience.
Do some actual research. Find a decent source then come talk to us.
wtf is broscience? and seriously, i am just trying to be helpful and supportive. thats what i thought this site was for. if you disagree with me, fine. i really couldn't care less. but you don't have to be *kitten* about it.
We aren't. We are simply correcting you. You are saying things that have been proven to be untrue, and new people will be confused by it.0 -
My digestive system works all the time.haha well I guess its gonna have to depend on your personal schedule. For the average person, its best not to eat after 6 or 7. But obviously that wouldn't make sense for you. The important thing is, if you are going to eat right before (or closely before) you go to bed, make sure you get at least a little exercise to get that food moving and your digestive system working before you sleep. And its not a bad thing to workout before you eat. Just make sure you get some good protein afterwards.0 -
Broscience: the predominant brand of reasoning in bodybuilding circles where the anecdotal reports of jacked dudes are considered more credible than scientific research.
Do some actual research and you will see. Plenty of great sources out there that prove everything you are saying wrong.
Personal trianers do not know all. Trust me and the rest of mfp on that one lol
We aren't being *kitten*. We are trying to stop the spread of bogus myths on the boards.0
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