To eat or not to eat?
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I find myself with less hunger pangs and less afternoon lulls if I eat six meals per day... Keeps my blood sugar even and keeps me from getting the stomach growling at me... To each there own... Find what works for you but a steady flow of lower calories keeps me from ravenous raids on the fridge at all hours and keeps me able to work in the afternoon. I make sure to include healthy fat, protein and carbs at each meal and it keeps me going.
Great!!! This is what a lot of research I read on it states as well. Helps keeps everything steady and no spikes in things such as blood sugar. Great job!!
Sounds to me like you already had the "right" answer in mind when you asked your question. That's the only explanation I can think of for dismissing all of the comments that said your reasoning wasn't supported by science, and latching on to this one that met your preconceived notion of how your metabolism works.
Oh, and your preconceived notion is wrong, by the way....(IMHO)
I never said any answer was right or wrong. There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question or any questions really here on MFP. None of us, at least most of us aren't doctors, nutritionist or have any certification to give right or wrong answers to anything. Its a discussion of opinions and what not. So who are you to tell me anything I do or think is right or wrong?0 -
I find myself with less hunger pangs and less afternoon lulls if I eat six meals per day... Keeps my blood sugar even and keeps me from getting the stomach growling at me... To each there own... Find what works for you but a steady flow of lower calories keeps me from ravenous raids on the fridge at all hours and keeps me able to work in the afternoon. I make sure to include healthy fat, protein and carbs at each meal and it keeps me going.
Great!!! This is what a lot of research I read on it states as well. Helps keeps everything steady and no spikes in things such as blood sugar. Great job!!
Sounds to me like you already had the "right" answer in mind when you asked your question. That's the only explanation I can think of for dismissing all of the comments that said your reasoning wasn't supported by science, and latching on to this one that met your preconceived notion of how your metabolism works.
Oh, and your preconceived notion is wrong, by the way....(IMHO)
I never said any answer was right or wrong. There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question or any questions really here on MFP. None of us, at least most of us aren't doctors, nutritionist or have any certification to give right or wrong answers to anything. Its a discussion of opinions and what not. So who are you to tell me anything I do or think is right or wrong?
Many people here have done a lot of research into nutrition and exercise.0 -
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/meal-frequency-and-energy-balance-research-review.html
http://www.leangains.com/2011/04/critique-of-issn-position-stand-on-meal.html
http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/#frequency
http://www.leangains.com/2010/10/top-ten-fasting-myths-debunked.html0 -
I find myself with less hunger pangs and less afternoon lulls if I eat six meals per day... Keeps my blood sugar even and keeps me from getting the stomach growling at me... To each there own... Find what works for you but a steady flow of lower calories keeps me from ravenous raids on the fridge at all hours and keeps me able to work in the afternoon. I make sure to include healthy fat, protein and carbs at each meal and it keeps me going.
Great!!! This is what a lot of research I read on it states as well. Helps keeps everything steady and no spikes in things such as blood sugar. Great job!!
Sounds to me like you already had the "right" answer in mind when you asked your question. That's the only explanation I can think of for dismissing all of the comments that said your reasoning wasn't supported by science, and latching on to this one that met your preconceived notion of how your metabolism works.
Oh, and your preconceived notion is wrong, by the way....(IMHO)
I never said any answer was right or wrong. There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question or any questions really here on MFP. None of us, at least most of us aren't doctors, nutritionist or have any certification to give right or wrong answers to anything. Its a discussion of opinions and what not. So who are you to tell me anything I do or think is right or wrong?
your belief system may be holding you back. there are right and wrong answers. and you don't have to be a doctor or nutritionist or certification holder to figure out it.0 -
I find myself with less hunger pangs and less afternoon lulls if I eat six meals per day... Keeps my blood sugar even and keeps me from getting the stomach growling at me... To each there own... Find what works for you but a steady flow of lower calories keeps me from ravenous raids on the fridge at all hours and keeps me able to work in the afternoon. I make sure to include healthy fat, protein and carbs at each meal and it keeps me going.
Great!!! This is what a lot of research I read on it states as well. Helps keeps everything steady and no spikes in things such as blood sugar. Great job!!
Sounds to me like you already had the "right" answer in mind when you asked your question. That's the only explanation I can think of for dismissing all of the comments that said your reasoning wasn't supported by science, and latching on to this one that met your preconceived notion of how your metabolism works.
Oh, and your preconceived notion is wrong, by the way....(IMHO)
I never said any answer was right or wrong. There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question or any questions really here on MFP. None of us, at least most of us aren't doctors, nutritionist or have any certification to give right or wrong answers to anything. Its a discussion of opinions and what not. So who are you to tell me anything I do or think is right or wrong?
Many people here have done a lot of research into nutrition and exercise.
Oh I agree, I'm sure we all do our research that doesn't mean we are able to tell others they are right or wrong, especially when it comes to opinions. I personally agree with this method that I stated in my original post. I have done research on it and have seen success with this method. Do I feel just because I did research on it that I am able to tell people its right or wrong? Absolutly not. For the people who don't agree with this method then so be it, thats the beauty of our rights. I am not judging them or telling them they are wrong. Just simply discussing with others what they think and feel on this topic.0 -
Your metabolism doesn't stop if you don't eat every few hours, you could eat all your calories in one sitting if you wanted.
As long as you're eating a healthy calorie amount then eat when you like.
I understand that it doesn't "stop" if I don't eat lol, your metabolism never really stops anyways. I just like to help ensure my metabolism is keeping a steady pace. I have done some research and have also seen and know of many, many success stories of men and women who use the same methods of eating 5 to 6 small meals/snacks every 3 hours ish. It has been working wonders for me so far.
Has your research discovered all of the people who've made incredible improvements through intermittent fasting?
If you're hungry - eat. If you're not hungry- don't eat. Stay under your daily calorie allotment. Seems simple enough.
We are not all so different that this philosophy doesn't work.0 -
I never said any answer was right or wrong. There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question or any questions really here on MFP. None of us, at least most of us aren't doctors, nutritionist or have any certification to give right or wrong answers to anything. Its a discussion of opinions and what not. So who are you to tell me anything I do or think is right or wrong?
having a degree or certificate doesn't automatically mean knowledge. i graduated college with some really dumb people. and some of the smartest people i know don't have degrees.0 -
I ONLY eat when I am hungry. If I graze throughout the day, I never feel satisfied and end up binging later. I wait until I am actually hungry and then eat something filling with a lot of protein0
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I never said any answer was right or wrong. There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question or any questions really here on MFP. None of us, at least most of us aren't doctors, nutritionist or have any certification to give right or wrong answers to anything. Its a discussion of opinions and what not. So who are you to tell me anything I do or think is right or wrong?
having a degree or certificate doesn't automatically mean knowledge. i graduated college with some really dumb people. and some of the smartest people i know don't have degrees.
Regardless this isn't a matter of right and wrong. I never said in my post this was the RIGHT way of doing things. I just stated it was my way of doing things. Never said it was right, or wrong.0 -
For weight loss it really doesn't make much of a difference... True.I find myself with less hunger pangs and less afternoon lulls if I eat six meals per day... Keeps my blood sugar even and keeps me from getting the stomach growling at me... To each there own... Find what works for you but a steady flow of lower calories keeps me from ravenous raids on the fridge at all hours and keeps me able to work in the afternoon. I make sure to include healthy fat, protein and carbs at each meal and it keeps me going.
Great!!! This is what a lot of research I read on it states as well. Helps keeps everything steady and no spikes in things such as blood sugar. Great job!!
Sounds to me like you already had the "right" answer in mind when you asked your question. That's the only explanation I can think of for dismissing all of the comments that said your reasoning wasn't supported by science, and latching on to this one that met your preconceived notion of how your metabolism works.
Oh, and your preconceived notion is wrong, by the way....(IMHO)
For those individuals who have a difficult time recognizing when they are full it helps them to plan a small meal that will prevent hunger pains... It does help.
Also for those individuals with diabetes it does help to maintain a level blood glucose.
Perhaps you can go back to reading your Fitness Magazine articles... If you would prefer a more scientific approach...
A 2001 study published in the British Medical Journal found that eating frequent small meals may lower your cholesterol; in the study, people who ate six small meals a day had 5 percent lower total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels than those who ate only one or two meals even though that first group consumed more calories.
“Six small meals is more healthy for someone who is trying to watch their cholesterol and their diabetes,” says Zumpano. “You tend to eat less and pay attention to what you’re eating.”
But before you start snacking your way to better health, be warned: You can’t just add a few extra meals to your day and hope to lose weight. In order to get the benefits of eating frequent small meals, you must also downsize the breakfast, lunch, and dinner you’re already consuming. “Snacking is good but you need to eat less or you’re going to go over your calories,” says Zumpano, who suggests cutting each of your typical meals in half.
Once you’ve slashed your meals, replace those calories with small, healthy snacks that you can eat every 3 hours. (Stop eating about 3 hours before you go to bed.) There are a few reasons eating frequent meals works. For starters, you’re replacing high-calorie and high-fat foods—think your lunchtime ham sandwich or dinner of steak and mashed potatoes—with healthier options like fruits and veggies. In the end, you consume fewer calories but eat more often so you stay full longer. Plus, you’ll give yourself less room to overeat. “It usually takes a bit of time for your body to know it’s satisfied. So with bigger meals people tend to eat more,” Zumpano says.
According to Zumpano, your choice of snacks is key. “Focusing on fruits and veggies and then whole grains is what I would do,” she says. Try eating a small piece of fruit, a cup of veggies with hummus, 6 ounces of yogurt, or a slice of bread with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in between meals. When it comes to your three downsized meals during the day, Zumpano advises keeping the total daily amount of animal protein around 5 or 6 ounces. Plus, she says, “choosing all your foods to be as fiber [rich] as possible will help you control cholesterol and control blood sugars.”
For certain people not only is it healthy to eat more frequently it prevents and turns around numerous health issues.0 -
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Exactly... If your approach to weight loss isn't working then change it up... If it is working... Don't fix it! Whether you eat one meal or twenty who cares? If it works for you then keep it up if it isn't working then change what you are doing.I find myself with less hunger pangs and less afternoon lulls if I eat six meals per day... Keeps my blood sugar even and keeps me from getting the stomach growling at me... To each there own... Find what works for you but a steady flow of lower calories keeps me from ravenous raids on the fridge at all hours and keeps me able to work in the afternoon. I make sure to include healthy fat, protein and carbs at each meal and it keeps me going.
Great!!! This is what a lot of research I read on it states as well. Helps keeps everything steady and no spikes in things such as blood sugar. Great job!!
Sounds to me like you already had the "right" answer in mind when you asked your question. That's the only explanation I can think of for dismissing all of the comments that said your reasoning wasn't supported by science, and latching on to this one that met your preconceived notion of how your metabolism works.
Oh, and your preconceived notion is wrong, by the way....(IMHO)
I never said any answer was right or wrong. There isn't a right or wrong answer to this question or any questions really here on MFP. None of us, at least most of us aren't doctors, nutritionist or have any certification to give right or wrong answers to anything. Its a discussion of opinions and what not. So who are you to tell me anything I do or think is right or wrong?
Many people here have done a lot of research into nutrition and exercise.
Oh I agree, I'm sure we all do our research that doesn't mean we are able to tell others they are right or wrong, especially when it comes to opinions. I personally agree with this method that I stated in my original post. I have done research on it and have seen success with this method. Do I feel just because I did research on it that I am able to tell people its right or wrong? Absolutly not. For the people who don't agree with this method then so be it, thats the beauty of our rights. I am not judging them or telling them they are wrong. Just simply discussing with others what they think and feel on this topic.
No one is disagreeing with your method. They are disagreeing with your approach towards people who aren't doing it your way. You obviously only came on here to find people who do it the way you do, not to see how other people do it. Because if you did you wouldn't be disagreeing with everyone and coming off as the one with all the answers.0 -
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I do not force myself to eat every few hours but I do force myself to eat enough calories for the day. I have learned the hard way as well, that if I under eat one day, I will stay famished all day long the next. I also can tell a difference in the way I look if I have not eaten enough.
A spoon fulls of some type of nut butter, sunflower being my new favorite, always does the trick.
And I will also say, it has been my experience that if I do eat something every 3 hours or so, it does make a difference in my metabolism. So things that may work for some may not work for others and vice versa. I have also experienced starvation mode in the past, so remember sharing your experience, not your opinion is what matters the most.
Many who follow Lean Gains would argue with that.
Believing that you are making a difference in your metabolism by eating every few hrs is false. Metabolism does not increase with meal frequency.0 -
I know the question has been answered but I just wanted to suggest you pick up Tom Venutos book "Burn the Fat". It is an interesting & insightful read and delves into this debate quite a bit.0
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I used to see a nutritionist who wanted me to eat 3 small healthy meals and 2 150-200 cal snacks between. This was due to trying to eat for PCOS, insulin resistance and trying to keep my blood sugars from spiking and dipping. I hated it. I wouldn't be hungry and as soon as I would have my approved "snack" of a bit of protein and good carbs I would immediatly be hungry and have to suffer through it till meal time.
Now I eat 2-3 meals a day, later in the day, almost completely contrary to how my nutritionist wanted me to eat (as far as timing and frequency) and the weight is coming off and I don't have severe hunger pains. I also want to say I am on newer medication for my pcos so that might help with the blood sugar levels (ER metformin 2000mg), I also have cut out a majority of the processed foods and sugars that I used to eat in large quantities.
I say whatever works for you really. If you are losing weight in a healthy and sane manner that fits your lifestyle don't mess with it.0 -
If I'm not hungry, I don't eat. If I'm not hungry, I haven't worked hard enough to earn my meals.0
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There are no right or wrong answers to any questions on MFP?
Okay then...
*slowly backs out of thread*0 -
Is your "research" on metabolisms from more Women's Magazines?
Seriously girl, you need to put them DOWN and BACK AWAY SLOWLY.
They are filling your brain with total nonsense.0 -
There are no right or wrong answers to any questions on MFP?
Okay then...
*slowly backs out of thread*
Nope. We just aimlessly walk around, bumping into walls, until we accidentally find the "special" door that is made specifically for our own success.
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I'm wondering what are all of your methods when it comes to not being hungry?
Seems to me she's just asking for multiple "methods" of eating to avoid getting too hungry...
No matter that she doesn't seem to understand that science dictates right and wrong ways of eating. Lol. I think it's just fun, happy, let's take a poll time...
And anyone without a degree or certificate... stick to answering her poll question, because you aren't qualified to answer otherwise. Where is Ninerbuff when we need him?0 -
even when your not hungry do you still make yourself eat something to ensure that your not going too long without fueling your body?? I try to eat every 2.5 to 3 hours either a healthy meal or small healthy snack to help keep my metabolism going, and sometimes I eat eventhough I am not hungry and I'm wondering what are all of your methods when it comes to not being hungry?
Absolutely not. I eat when I'm hungry, sometimes when not out of boredom or because I feel like it, but I would never force myself to eat when not hungry. My calories vary though from day to day and I will also eat over plan if I am hungry. As long as they balance out over the week, it's all good.0 -
I noticed that a lot of threads have this similar banter going on and attack the OP... it is sometimes funny but mostly confusing0
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I do not force myself to eat every few hours but I do force myself to eat enough calories for the day. I have learned the hard way as well, that if I under eat one day, I will stay famished all day long the next. I also can tell a difference in the way I look if I have not eaten enough.
A spoon fulls of some type of nut butter, sunflower being my new favorite, always does the trick.
And I will also say, it has been my experience that if I do eat something every 3 hours or so, it does make a difference in my metabolism. So things that may work for some may not work for others and vice versa. I have also experienced starvation mode in the past, so remember sharing your experience, not your opinion is what matters the most.
Many who follow Lean Gains would argue with that.
Believing that you are making a difference in your metabolism by eating every few hrs is false. Metabolism does not increase with meal frequency.
BWHAHAHA, do you think I care if you argue with me or not? Sitting on line on a forum arguing with people is idiotic to me so caring what you think is not my style.
BTW, I have 19% body fat, I am 44.
Lets just say that my energy level and my over all feeling of good is accompanied by eating more often. But if you would like to argue that fact, by all means, carry on. I have better things to do wit my time. :flowerforyou:0 -
Irony is ironic.I do not force myself to eat every few hours but I do force myself to eat enough calories for the day. I have learned the hard way as well, that if I under eat one day, I will stay famished all day long the next. I also can tell a difference in the way I look if I have not eaten enough.
A spoon fulls of some type of nut butter, sunflower being my new favorite, always does the trick.
And I will also say, it has been my experience that if I do eat something every 3 hours or so, it does make a difference in my metabolism. So things that may work for some may not work for others and vice versa. I have also experienced starvation mode in the past, so remember sharing your experience, not your opinion is what matters the most.
Many who follow Lean Gains would argue with that.
Believing that you are making a difference in your metabolism by eating every few hrs is false. Metabolism does not increase with meal frequency.
BWHAHAHA, do you think I care if you argue with me or not? Sitting on line on a forum arguing with people is idiotic to me so caring what you think is not my style.
BTW, I have 19% body fat, I am 44.
Lets just say that my energy level and my over all feeling of good is accompanied by eating more often. But if you would like to argue that fact, by all means, carry on. I have better things to do wit my time. :flowerforyou:
Hypocrisy is hypocritical.0 -
I noticed that a lot of threads have this similar banter going on and attack the OP... it is sometimes funny but mostly confusing
so disagreeing is attacking?0 -
*blinks*
Nope. Not gonna get sucked in.
*slowly backs out of thread*0 -
I noticed that a lot of threads have this similar banter going on and attack the OP... it is sometimes funny but mostly confusing
so disagreeing is attacking?
yes! why are you so MEAN?!?!?!
*runs away crying...0
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