A question about metabolism ;)

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

So I've been told to keep eating small amounts throughout the day to keep my metabolism up.

You were misinformed as meal frequency by itself does not boost metabolism. So, you don't need to do that at all if you don't wish to.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9155494
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/research-review/meal-frequency-and-energy-balance-research-review.html

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

Hate to break it to you but trainers are not scientists.

If eating small meals throughout the day helps you control your intake and curb your appetite then thats great though, it just doesn't really affect your metabolism.

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.

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.

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.