Why 3 meals a day doesn't work...

jessjpjb

bumping this to find later

BigWin20

Sorry it took awhile to respond, I was going through all the peer-reviewed studies that you cited.

BUAHAHAHA!

tappae

When bulking up and trying to keep your calorie intake a specific calorie range it may make it tough for some people to eat huge meals. Splitting meals is a perfect way to remedy that. Instead of eating 3 1100-1500 meals then why not eat 6 600-700 meals?

Wow. That actually really makes me want to become a bodybuilder.

1500 in a meal isn't that hard, though. Just upsize your combo and have a few beers. If you're trying to eat healthy, then it gets a little harder.

jojo52610

You guys were pretty harsh on the guy. Not really the best way to embrace people in this community.

^^^this and rude too

stargazer008

The metabolism is so much more, it carries out chemical processes to ensure survival. Do you really think the metabolism will shut down just because it isn't fed every two/three hours. The body is smart and has other sources to use as energy. Your metabolism only shuts down if you are DEAD. Now are you going to die if you don't eat every two/three hours. As long as you are getting an appropriate amount of calories, you'll be safe. Plus why tax the body with more food, give the poor guy a break!

spinqueen72

Thank you for this!

I used to skip meals all the time, because I felt like if I ate as little as possible, I would lose weight.
I actually ended up in the other direction!
I kept gaining weight! I also put myself into hypoglycemic conditions, because of it! I later found out I was anemic...which made everything even worse!

People think that because you are overweight, or have a belly, that you are lazy and eat all the time..or eat garbage!
I beg to differ!
I was always active (walked and rode my bike..worked 2 very stressful jobs)
I very rarely ate anything but dinner
I also ate very healthy foods! (Lean meats, fresh fruits & veggies, whole grains)

My metabolism was just screwed up....and my body thought it was starving to death, which made it store every bit of food as fat.

After several years of this idiotic thinking (only eat once a day)..I went to a trainer who is also a certified nutritionist. She basically FORCED me to eat 6 times a day!
She had me eating my healthy foods throughout the day, instead of at one meal.
She also got me on a protein shake (I was very deficient) 3 times a day.

She saved my life!

I am now eating better..still exercising (incorporating weight lifting in as well)...and still having my 3 protein shakes per day!

I am living proof that 3 meals a day doesn't work (or in my case: one meal)

mmapags

Ya know, it's really not photoshopped. I know there is no chance I could get any of you to believe that but w/e. Your choice. I'll admit, I screwed up on this one. I really was just trying to help, but I shouldn't have posted that under the guise I had written it myself, that was never my intention, and frankly never even crossed my mind. So for that I am truly sorry. You all can continue to take shots at me, that's fine. I will be more careful in the unlikely event I ever post again.

LIttle buddy, you've taken the shots and handled it like a man. Really, don't believe everything that you read. If unsure, see what kind of studies you can find that either refute or confirm what you are reading. You have made kind of a rookie mistake but I truly believe you meant to be helpful. Thing is, there is a lot of myth and misinformation that gets posted here and elsewhere and some people take it seriously and try to follow it and then get discouraged when they don't get results.

There are only a few things that anyone needs to do to get to a healthier weight. Eat less than you burn is the key one. Get enough of each macronutrient and get exercise. That's pretty much it. The rest is all personal preference. Lesson learned.