A question about metabolism ;)

Firefox7275

Exactly. I eat little things all day and night, it's just how I eat. Never been overweight so I see no reason to stop. Trainers are not scientists, and most scientists will not even bother with this subject.

Depends on the trainer and perhaps the country, some only have the basic personal trainer qualification - in the UK it's equivalent to studies at age 18. Some fitness professionals have honours degrees in a health/ biological discipline, sports science or qualified at an equivalent level vocationally such as GP referrals and cardiac rehab. Some of the advanced Pilates modules are at that level now. too I think. There are plenty of scientists 'bothering' with sports performance, fitness and weight management, how do you think all the degree level textbooks get written and papers get published?

BarackMeLikeAHurricane

Fasting increases metabolism

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2405717

IDGAF what your trainers say, I do however trust peer reviewed journals.

Here's another one stating some of the benefits of fasting.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc156352/

Nataliaho

You know who benefits the most from the myth that you need to eat every couple of hours? Supplement companys, who often have endorsement arrangements with trainers, authors etc. Think about it, how do most busy people manage to eat that often? By supplementing with protein shakes, protein bars etc....

Simple solution to this level of paranoia is not to read commercial diet and fitness books but instead textbooks written by eminent consultant doctors, dieticians, fitness professionals or other scientists and released by a respected publishing house that rigorously peer reviews everything. The sort of text that is referenced throughout with published studies and can be cited at degree level.

Plenty of busy people manage to eat that often without abusing supplements it's called being organised, cooking and planning ahead. I discourage my clients from using any shakes or bars except as convenience foods right after a workout (three to five times a week) if they cannot have real food. And I encourage them to purchase a basic whey powder, not pricey branded stuff. I know plenty of other health/ fitness professionals with ethics, and many gym users who share information about cheaper supplements with one another - we are in the middle of a recession.

So are you saying that you agree with the OP re metabolism or not?

strive60

yes . all calories count

Nataliaho

I am yet to see someone who supports this theory point to a specific scientific reference. Nor has it ever been explained to me in any intelligent way that doesn't involve some bizarre car engine analogy... Happy for someone to do so though.

etoiles_argentees

Fasting increases metabolism

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2405717

IDGAF what your trainers say, I do however trust peer reviewed journals.

Here's another one stating some of the benefits of fasting.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc156352/

No, no and no.

http://www.longecity.org/forum/topic/47354-mess-up-your-heart-with-intermittent-fasting/page__p__473475#entry473475

verdancyhime

It doesn't work for me. I feel like I never ate anything and get too focused on food. Plus, on days when I work, I can't realistically be constantly munching on things, some days if we are busy I barely have time to eat at all!

etoiles_argentees

http://www.longecity.org/forum/topic/45015-why-almost-everybody-may-be-doing-caloric-restriction-incorrectly/
come on people, this is old news, do your research....

mfoy94

Ah and the classic argument all boils down to: DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU.

norcal_yogi

ok... i'm willing to get this thread going again, because i'm considering attempting IF for a while.... will read some of the links, etc...

anyone else want to chime in on their experiences with this - especially women?

jonesin_am

I am not sure about the metabolism part,
but I prefer to eat every few hours so I won't overeat later.
and every calorie you take in "counts" and can add up fast.

^^This. Eating every few hours helps me stay on track and non overeat when it's meal time.

jennalee1312

Scientific research were tons of money was spent and tons of people evaluated says that this does not increase ur metabolism...some trainers who work with tons of people say it does....I myself prefer science BUT that being said EVERYONES body is different and some people swear eating small spread out meals helps them not feel so hungry which helps them not over eat

Personally if something works for u....ur losing weight and it isn't hurting u really...then DO IT!!! If you weren't loosing weight the yes it may be beneficial to make changes.... its even possible that eating one way helps at one point then u stop losing that way and have to change it...its a constant work in progress and about finding what's right for u at that given time.

myofibril

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/9-tips-to-increase-metabolism.htm

They put it on the internet so it has to be true.

I've read it in books too...books written by TRAINERS

They are talking about TEF - thermic effect of feeding.

When you eat something it takes energy (calories) for your body to process that food hence the idea of "boosting" your metabolism. Therefore the idea comes about that frequent feeding keeps your body constantly working and therefore your metabolism is revved up.

However, the bigger the meal, the greater the energy cost. Therefore the energy cost in eating three big meals averages out to be roughly the same as say 6 smaller meals as long as calories are kept constant.

There is a slight advantage to more frequent feeding but nothing of note really.