Is it better to eat many small meals (or snacks) throughout the day, or three larger meals?
109948
Assuming the total number of calories, and the general distribution of necessary nutrients is the same, I think many small meals is easier on your digestion, and gives you less of the ups and downs of blood sugar and protein to the brain than two or three large meals.  Ever notice how people tend to fall asleep after a large meal?  That's because the blood is diverted from the brain to the digestive system, leaving them stupid and sleepy.
853485
well it call i wouldn't do it alot though! still eat your 3 meals a day but try to use the protien shakes and bars in between then workout around 2 hours a day! thats how i lost weight! it works best when you you eat more because you naturally speed up your metabolism! the more you eat and work out every other day the less fat you will have! Very simple! you need to eat every 2 to 3 hours a day! Do small meals!
1157556
Sorry about that.... I know how you feel. I know someone who started gaining alot of weight due to a health problem and being on certain medications, a lot of people don't understand that. I was told that eating very small portions throught out the day rather than the 3 suggested meals might help boost your metabolism but make sure it's healthy eating and no junk food. Try some Cardios, walking, light jogs....etc whenever you can. Hope this helps...
1089889
Meh, eating the stuff once in a while is okay.  Once every week or two won't hurt you, as long as you live a relatively healthy lifestyle.  : )
1130465
You should always have your core meals, especially breakfast. That's what gets you going in the morning and keeps you from craving a hugemongo lunch. But, your meals should get smaller as the day goes on. You can have a big breakfast, a medium lunch, and a smaller dinner. ALSO, in-between meals it's good ot have little snacks. Healthier and smaller AMOUNTS (portions) of the food. This keeps your metabolism working all throughout the day (even if you're not eating a meal) and will keep you from getting so hungry you want to just gorge yourself on a whole cow at the end of the day.
607817
Here in America, we think jumbo size (food) and bigger portions are better.  So the key is to get into the right habits by watching the quanitity of food we eat.\n\nKeep the portions reasonable and you will have good habits and last a lifetime.\n\nThe other thing, besides food, is to exercise every day.  This is as simple as walking, running, riding a bike.  Something you will enjoy, but again, the key is do something every day.\n\nThese practices you can do for the rest of your life.  If you do, you will be fine.  If you don't, look around you at most of the people you see.  Do you want to turn out like that?  No way.\n\nYou are what you eat.  You are what you do (actions speak louder than words).
82776
Eat healthy. Comsume less calories than you burn. Eat more often to keep you metabolism up. You should eat 5 to 6 smaller meals a day. And exercise. Exercising will not only burn more calories, but will add muscle which will raise your metabolism, and help you burn more calories at rest.
828649
Everyone should speak to a dietician before starting a new diet but generally eating lots of protein and exercising regularly (4-5 times a week) will help.  Because you exercise more, you can eat more.  Eating six moderate sized healthy meals at regular intervals is much more beneficial than eating only three times a day.  Do weight training to build your muscle and muscle tone and cardio to lose fat.  Muscle weighs more than fat.  Good luck!
941338
Too much of any food is bad for you... but... if you are going to eat fast food, it is said pizza is the best choice because it usually covers all the food groups...\nAnd yes, if you eat more than one pizza (or even just one) every day... you will gain weight.
535175
once a day...every once in a while once every other day...\nif you start to increase your diet drasticly then it may be twice a day for a little while
231776
exercise and watch what you eat.eat small portions.
1030654
Actually, several small meals a day is better.  Eat something when you first get up, your metabolism will work better throughout the day.  Then dont eat past 6pm.  Also, drink lots of water (not tap) and put at least a drop of fresh squeezed lemon in it.  Lemons are one of the healthiest foods in existence and putting a little in your water will keep you from retaining it and getting bloaty.  But always check with your doctor before starting a serious diet.  However, just making healthy changes makes a big difference.  And NO soda or fake fruit juices!  Not even diet or sugar-free cuz they are actually WORSE for you than the real thing.  Dont eat or drink anything with aspartame in it!
674528
build more muscle and eat many small meals a day instead of just a few bigger meals.
797627
I also eat only one meal per day. I see to it that I get a big breakfast in (usually a big bowl of cereal), and that usually keeps me full until mid-afternoon. Then, I eat an apple or some oatmeal, and I'm fine until the evening. I believe in only eating when hunger strikes, and this has been a very good method to lose weight (although it wasn't my intention).\n\nSome people say that you're supposed to eat every 3 hours to keep your metabolism running, but I just don't believe in that. I've tried that, and I actually put on weight. So, I agree with you that one meal a day can completely suffice. Everyone needs to find their own eating pattern, and I guess this system of eating once a day works very well for both of us! I also feel that I have more energy and that my nutrition has shifted in the healthy direction. I also feel that I can enjoy food more because by the time I eat, I've worked up a full appetite. \n\nIf this way of eating is best for you, then don't let anyone tell you it's not. People have also been telling me that the way I eat isn't healthy, but I just don't see the point of stuffing myself with food when I'm not hungry! I'm at a normal weight and am keeping my weight ever since I started eating like that. Also, you're right in saying that eating larger meals throughout the day just weighs the body down and makes you feel tired. This is also one of the reasons why I refrain from eating large meals in the daytime.
558115
yes but you need to eat more than once a day
480411
Eating within an hour of waking up speads up your metabolism and gives you more energy for the day. It is better to eat something healthy but you are suppose to eat something.
957480
Try to eat a meal every 3 to 4 hours.  Focus on the protein content, for example fish or meat in each.