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Edit: I'll post in new thread....

No clue...I don't use MFP to determine calorie or macro intake. Lol.

Absolutely understood, that's why I included the bits about micronutrients. BUT, the general understanding of disease stemming from a "poor" diet is largely misunderstood. Poor health from diet can be mostly attributed to an indefinite and irresponsible caloric surplus leading to things such as a sustained elevation of…

I believe that is the amount that MFP sets for "starvation mode".

There is no one food that will hinder/accelerate weight loss. Weight loss/gain is determined by energy balance (calories in vs. calories out). Body composition, or the amount of fat/lean mass you have, is determined by the amounts of MACROnutrients you ingest (carbs/fat/protein). Foods also contain MICROnutrients…

This.

Chicken Eggs Veggies Oatmeal Dairy

Just saw you posted links...I'll read the studies and respond on my lunch break. Thanks!

Curious...can you elaborate on the hormonal advantages?

My apologies, Please view this link for empirical studies on meal frequency: http://www.leangains.com/search/label/Meal%20Frequency

Transient hormonal fluctuations are largely irrelevant to weight loss in the context of proper daily nutrition. :-)

CLIFFS FROM ABOVE STUDY: CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that independently of the method for weight loss, the negative energy balance alone is responsible for weight reduction.

How about this study? Ann Nutr Metab. 2007;51(5):428-32. Epub 2007 Nov 20. Abstract BACKGROUND: This study was designed to compare the effects of 2 different but isocaloric fat reduction programs with the same amount of energy deficit - diet alone or diet combined with aerobic training - on body composition, lipid profile…

Clearly not the case, and an expected answer for not having any studies backing your claims.

This. Energy balance (calories in vs. calories out) determines body weight. Macronutrient (carbs/fat/protein) consumption determines body composition.

So, out of all of this, I think it's safe to gather that meal timing, size, and frequency have no metabolic advantages. All comes to personal preference.

Why are you not eating carbs?

I am now under the impression you are completely serious and just extremely misinformed.

I'm not sure if you're serious. If you aren't, I laughed, if you are, I'm slightly concerned. Lol. Edit: Reason being, I can not think of a time that I've seen more information contained in one post. Again, comical if using sarcasm, concering if you think that it's true.

Meal frequency, timing, and size have no effect on metabolic rate. Your metabolism doesn't "slow down" when you don't eat. Some studies have shown around an 8% decline after 60 hours of fasting. I assume you eat more frequently than that.

Science does not show in any instances that the body will process, store, or oxidize more nutrients by eating smaller, more frequent meals. It is by no meals "inefficient" to eat larger, more infrequent meals.

Yep. In my personal experience I am much more hungry eating small meals as opposed to two large meals, but that is just personal experience. Recent studies actually show a decrease in hunger by eating larger, more infrequent meals, but again it comes down to personal preference.

In regards to protein needs, this is a very informative link to calculate. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121703981 In regards to the second topic, meal timing and frequency are irrelevant to weight loss. There are no metabolic advantages to eating 6 meals a day vs. 3 meals a day. Eat when it is convenient…

^ The above poster is correct in regards to the body not NEEDING carbohydrates.

Again, it all comes down to personal preference.

With all do respect, recent studies have actually showed the exact opposite to the above points. According to legions of diet and health "experts," eating small meals every so often will help you avoid hunger pangs, provide you with stable energy throughout the day and keep you mentally sharp. Contrary to what many people…

Meal timing, frequency, and size are irrelevant to weight loss. Eat when it's convenient for you. I eat once at noon, and then the rest of my calories around 7-8pm.

You can drink them anytime to help hit your protein minimums. There are no benefits to drinking a post workout shake other than adding to the amount of protein you consumed that day.

Based on taste alone, I love Gaspari's Myofusion. All the flavors are ROCKIN'. Mixability and consistency are great as well. I don't believe in any need for immediate post workout supplementation, and only use whey if I have a day that I've not hit my protein goals from whole food.

He and I are both on this forum to INFORM and not just to prove wrong. In MANY instances, information that is not true is given to people just starting their weight loss journey, and they believe they MUST follow rules such as the following. 1. Limited/restricted carbs 2. Avoid fruit 3. Don't eat late at night 4. Eat…