View Full Version : Eating 6-8 small meals a day?


Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 09:40 AM
Apart from speeding up your metabolism what else does this do?? and what kind of things do you eat for these 'small meals'

I heard it apparently makes a massive difference when training. your supposed to eat about every 2 hours and have a pint of water each time you eat. Does anybody know anymore on the subject?

msagrain
09-06-2007, 09:46 AM
theres is no poinrt unless your a pro boxer.

nedcmk1
09-06-2007, 09:50 AM
Several.....

- helps you maintain a more consistent blood sugar level throughout the day. with 3 larger meals you will have several peaks and valleys, with 5-6 small meals it will be relatively stable.

- better absorbtion of nutrients. if you sit for a large meal, you body can only metabolize a portion of the protein, vitamins, minerals ect. while eating smaller meals your body will absorb much more as it has a chance to absorb at each small meal.

- a study at the University of Limberg in the Netherlands showed that those who ate several small meals had more stable carbohydrate and fat oxidation levels thus making them much less prone to weight gain.

here is an excerpt from an article with some tips on getting going on a 6 meal plan.

"Divide it up properly
First, one must understand that eating more meals a day doesn't mean more food is being consumed. Following the mini-meal principle simply takes said amount of calories and redistributes them more evenly throughout the day.

The average male should consume about 2500 calories a day. Divided into 6 meals, a healthy diet following the mini-meal principle should contain around 50 grams of carbs, 25 grams of protein and 8 grams of fat per serving. Not an easy feat if one is used to eating at McDonald's on a regular basis.

Make meals that can be finished later
Meals should be prepared in such a way that they do not have to be eaten in one sitting. A steak with mashed potatoes and salad with dressing is a good example of a meal that can't be eaten later on. Mashed potatoes become grainy, the salad gets soggy and you will somehow have to reheat the steak and potatoes without the salad.

Lasagna, spaghetti and Chinese-style rice with meat make great reusable meals. So if you don't finish them the first time, you can eat them later on.

Make it easy to carry
Again, the latter three meals are perfect examples. They can be stored in Tupperware and eaten anywhere, anytime -- at work, between classes, etc. Hey, if society can't adapt to our needs, then we might as well adapt how and where we eat

Give your stomach time to adjust
If you have never followed a 4 to 6-meal a day habit, then your stomach will probably have a hard time adjusting to this new eating pattern.

The stomach is a muscle; it grows with use, so people who are used to consuming enormous meals will probably feel hungry between meals on this diet. Don't worry; your stomach will shrink with time.

After a while, eating three large meals a day will be unbearable and those pounds will start to come off. Until the body adjusts, drink plenty of water, especially if your stomach growls all the time. The adjustment won't be easy, but who said fighting social habits was easy? Trust me, eating 4-6 meals a day is the way to go. Adjust now; you won't regret it!"

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 09:51 AM
theres is no poinrt unless your a pro boxer.

Dont reply with pointless answers gayboy :owned:

Only messin mate. Im talking about general weightlifting.

I know shitloads from researching it www.bodybuilding.com (www.bodybuilding.com)(www.menshealth.co.uk & www.maximuscle.co.uk)

I just wanted to know if anybody had ever done it on here.

nedcmk1
09-06-2007, 09:52 AM
"theres is no poinrt unless your a pro boxer."

I would disagree. I had taken the habit of this while preparing for submission grappling and BJJ events. I felt amazing. Much more energetic, was very ripped for the first time. I generally just felt better all the time everyday. Hence I have never stopped.

Of course you break from it now and then for a day..... but it is a great diet that makes you feel great backed by scientific evidence.

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 09:54 AM
Several.....

- helps you maintain a more consistent blood sugar level throughout the day. with 3 larger meals you will have several peaks and valleys, with 5-6 small meals it will be relatively stable.

- better absorbtion of nutrients. if you sit for a large meal, you body can only metabolize a portion of the protein, vitamins, minerals ect. while eating smaller meals your body will absorb much more as it has a chance to absorb at each small meal.

- a study at the University of Limberg in the Netherlands showed that those who ate several small meals had more stable carbohydrate and fat oxidation levels thus making them much less prone to weight gain.

here is an excerpt from an article with some tips on getting going on a 6 meal plan.

"Divide it up properly
First, one must understand that eating more meals a day doesn't mean more food is being consumed. Following the mini-meal principle simply takes said amount of calories and redistributes them more evenly throughout the day.

The average male should consume about 2500 calories a day. Divided into 6 meals, a healthy diet following the mini-meal principle should contain around 50 grams of carbs, 25 grams of protein and 8 grams of fat per serving. Not an easy feat if one is used to eating at McDonald's on a regular basis.

Make meals that can be finished later
Meals should be prepared in such a way that they do not have to be eaten in one sitting. A steak with mashed potatoes and salad with dressing is a good example of a meal that can't be eaten later on. Mashed potatoes become grainy, the salad gets soggy and you will somehow have to reheat the steak and potatoes without the salad.

Lasagna, spaghetti and Chinese-style rice with meat make great reusable meals. So if you don't finish them the first time, you can eat them later on.

Make it easy to carry
Again, the latter three meals are perfect examples. They can be stored in Tupperware and eaten anywhere, anytime -- at work, between classes, etc. Hey, if society can't adapt to our needs, then we might as well adapt how and where we eat

Give your stomach time to adjust
If you have never followed a 4 to 6-meal a day habit, then your stomach will probably have a hard time adjusting to this new eating pattern.

The stomach is a muscle; it grows with use, so people who are used to consuming enormous meals will probably feel hungry between meals on this diet. Don't worry; your stomach will shrink with time.

After a while, eating three large meals a day will be unbearable and those pounds will start to come off. Until the body adjusts, drink plenty of water, especially if your stomach growls all the time. The adjustment won't be easy, but who said fighting social habits was easy? Trust me, eating 4-6 meals a day is the way to go. Adjust now; you won't regret it!"

This is exactly the answer is was after. Cheers dude, you're a legend

Ive already been doing it for a few weeks and can tell its working, just wanted to know what others think/know on the subject.

thanks again.

nedcmk1
09-06-2007, 09:56 AM
also should be 4-6 meals, not 6-8.

the bagged salads and precooked turkey make it easy ;-)

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 10:02 AM
also should be 4-6 meals, not 6-8.

the bagged salads and precooked turkey make it easy ;-)

I dont think it would be possible to eat 8 meals. I just wasn't paying attention when writing the title.

It's been a bit awkward eating regularly because of work but ive just been bringing pasta or salads in tupperware and eating them every few hours.

Thanks for the advice

msagrain
09-06-2007, 10:17 AM
are yor prepared to cook 6-8 meals a day for starters?
also you can keep the same weight by eating 3 meals.
if your training for boxing you also need to give at least 30 minets rest after each meal so your not been sick all throught you training.

nedcmk1
09-06-2007, 10:31 AM
am i prepared to cook 6 meals?

- it seems like a lot more than it really is, i buy Kashi frozen meals, bagged salads and bagged cooked chicken which makes it way easy. so say for ex.

meal 1

egg beaters piece of fruit whole wheat toast

meal 2

some fruit or avacado handful of nuts

meal 3

frozen kashi meal

meal 4

raw veggies or salad with some grilld chicken strips

meal 5

muscle milk shake

meal 6

grilled salmon, steamed veggies, whole wheat egg noodles.

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 10:33 AM
are yor prepared to cook 6-8 meals a day for starters?
also you can keep the same weight by eating 3 meals.
if your training for boxing you also need to give at least 30 minets rest after each meal so your not been sick all throught you training.

You eat things like chicken breasts, rice, tuna, pasta. Not exactly hard things to make. and its not about keeping the same weight. It speeds up your metabolism and helps you drop weight and because the meals are smaller your body can absorb them better.

msagrain
09-06-2007, 10:33 AM
am i prepared to cook 6 meals?

- it seems like a lot more than it really is, i buy Kashi frozen meals, bagged salads and bagged cooked chicken which makes it way easy. so say for ex.

meal 1

egg beaters piece of fruit whole wheat toast

meal 2

some fruit or avacado handful of nuts

meal 3

frozen kashi meal

meal 4

raw veggies or salad with some grilld chicken strips

meal 5

muscle milk shake

meal 6

grilled salmon, steamed veggies, whole wheat egg noodles.

i beat you get bored of eating that day, after day, after day.

nedcmk1
09-06-2007, 10:36 AM
You can definately maintain weight on three meals, but it is the other benefits you are after.

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 10:37 AM
i beat you get bored of eating that day, after day, after day.

Depends how dedicated you are. The results at the end of it are worth it. And i dont see any problem with that anyway. Only somebody who eats shit and junk food all the time would feel like they were sacrificing (sp?) alot.

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 10:38 AM
meal 6

grilled salmon, steamed veggies, whole wheat egg noodles.

Ive never had salmon. I love tuna but for some reason have never tried or attempted to even buy it. Ive got a weird feeling i wont like it even though i have no idea what it tastes like

msagrain
09-06-2007, 10:39 AM
Depends how dedicated you are. The results at the end of it are worth it. And i dont see any problem with that anyway. Only somebody who eats shit and junk food all the time would feel like they were sacrificing (sp?) alot.

i dont eat junk food but if i had eat to eat that every day id be bored of it. cus im like the most fussy eater ever.

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 10:43 AM
i dont eat junk food but if i had eat to eat that every day id be bored of it. cus im like the most fussy eater ever.

Just find food that you like then. you dont have to eat the same stuff all the time.

Variety is the spice of life

msagrain
09-06-2007, 10:46 AM
Just find food that you like then. you dont have to eat the same stuff all the time.

Variety is the spice of life

i strugel to find 3 meals lol

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 10:47 AM
i strugel to find 3 meals lol

lol, how much do you weigh?

nedcmk1
09-06-2007, 10:55 AM
that was just an example day. i don't eat the same meals everyday. also i let it go on the weekends. i dont gorge, but i eat whatever i want when i want within reason....

otherwise i'de shoot myself in the face.

msagrain
09-06-2007, 10:57 AM
lol, how much do you weigh?

13 stone...

SpeedKillz
09-06-2007, 11:19 AM
am i prepared to cook 6 meals?

- it seems like a lot more than it really is, i buy Kashi frozen meals, bagged salads and bagged cooked chicken which makes it way easy. so say for ex.

meal 1

egg beaters piece of fruit whole wheat toast

meal 2

some fruit or avacado handful of nuts

meal 3

frozen kashi meal

meal 4

raw veggies or salad with some grilld chicken strips

meal 5

muscle milk shake

meal 6

grilled salmon, steamed veggies, whole wheat egg noodles.


how much do u generally spend on groceries in a week?

nedcmk1
09-06-2007, 11:41 AM
not much.

I work in NYC, and prior to this i spent more money getting breakfast and lunch out.

it works out to be about $15 per day to eat all in.

Zach53088
09-06-2007, 01:02 PM
Dont reply with pointless answers gayboy :owned:

Only messin mate. Im talking about general weightlifting.

I know shitloads from researching it (www.menshealth.co.uk & www.maximuscle.co.uk)

I just wanted to know if anybody had ever done it on here.



Yeah I do it. I can tell you every calorie and every carb and every protein that god nto my mouth every three hours.

I eat 280 grams protein a day
210 carbs
fat you just add a bit to each meal so you dont need to count that im talking like 8 almods or a tablesppon flaxseed or a squirt of olive oil

Tuggers1986
09-06-2007, 01:03 PM
Yeah I do it. I can tell you every calorie and every carb and every protein that god nto my mouth every three hours.

I eat 280 grams protein a day
210 carbs
fat you just add a bit to each meal so you dont need to count that im talking like 8 almods or a tablesppon flaxseed or a squirt of olive oil

How much has your body changed since you began doing this?

Tell me when and what you would eat in a typical day. meal by meal

Zach53088
09-06-2007, 03:17 PM
How much has your body changed since you began doing this?

Tell me when and what you would eat in a typical day. meal by meal

How much has my body change well story gos I recoverd form muscle atrophy on it. I usta be a six foot 145 pound endurance atlete back when I was 17-18. Then I got really sick couldnt eat and droped to 120. Went in teh hospital gained weight back up to 140 looking liek I did in this before picture. Then 3 and a half months later 160 pounds. Now im 176 though. Ill post it on here. I gained 20 pounds of pure muscle in 3 and a half months. Look at the results.
Before

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/11308271/progresspic/222422.jpg

After
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/Zach53088/mnmf.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/Zach53088/dfdf.jpg

I think I know what im doing. And if you ned help just ask. Id also advise you to go to bodybuilding.com for more info on how to eat six meals a day.

But depending on what type of exercise you are doing if your bxoing. You need mroe carbs than I was taking in when I was weight lifting. I had to up my carbs even because of boxing. And my calories. And just because one diet worked for me doesn't mean it work for you. To get results like that what i did. You haft to eat religeously not cheat ever and eat on time on the minute every three hours. And every calories hast to be counted.

Its confuseing yes it is. Also you haft to workout at certain times of the day. For example I workout one full hour before 10:30am why? Because at 10:30 am i have a protein shake with milk and a banana so im imiditely giveing my body teh nutrients it needs to recover form the workout i just did. Its all about timeing feeding.

Tuggers1986
09-07-2007, 08:35 AM
How much has my body change well story gos I recoverd form muscle atrophy on it. I usta be a six foot 145 pound endurance atlete back when I was 17-18. Then I got really sick couldnt eat and droped to 120. Went in teh hospital gained weight back up to 140 looking liek I did in this before picture. Then 3 and a half months later 160 pounds. Now im 176 though. Ill post it on here. I gained 20 pounds of pure muscle in 3 and a half months. Look at the results.
Before

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/11308271/progresspic/222422.jpg

After
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/Zach53088/mnmf.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a329/Zach53088/dfdf.jpg

I think I know what im doing. And if you ned help just ask. Id also advise you to go to bodybuilding.com for more info on how to eat six meals a day.

But depending on what type of exercise you are doing if your bxoing. You need mroe carbs than I was taking in when I was weight lifting. I had to up my carbs even because of boxing. And my calories. And just because one diet worked for me doesn't mean it work for you. To get results like that what i did. You haft to eat religeously not cheat ever and eat on time on the minute every three hours. And every calories hast to be counted.

Its confuseing yes it is. Also you haft to workout at certain times of the day. For example I workout one full hour before 10:30am why? Because at 10:30 am i have a protein shake with milk and a banana so im imiditely giveing my body teh nutrients it needs to recover form the workout i just did. Its all about timeing feeding.


Looks like your doing really well now youve recovered. ill let you know how im getting on with it

themonk
09-07-2007, 01:31 PM
i would like to eat 6 a day but just dont have time, i eat 4 big meals a day not including protein shake (handful of oats, 3 eggs, milk and protein powder) which is worth another meal.

British Pitbull
09-07-2007, 09:10 PM
I wanna do this cos i need 2 lose 5kg's by november, but I dont really understand how big the meal should be? does a bowl of porridge count? or like a bowl of pasta, can u drink protein shakes with ur meals or should they be classed as a meal?

themonk
09-09-2007, 04:29 PM
a meal is as big as you want it to be, the thing thats more important is knowing (if not exactly then roughly) how many calories your body needs per day at you current weight. if you want to get bigger, increase the calories. smaller, decrease them.

but wouldnt you be able to lose 5k in water weight alone?

ForemanCrossArm
09-09-2007, 05:22 PM
that's not always true, tho. By eating 6-8 meals you can speed up your metabolism and thus eat more calories than on 1-3 meals and uneven snacks routine.

i try to snack on healthy little meals but still do eat regular portion meals when able.

themonk
09-09-2007, 06:01 PM
i just realised that ive been watching my weight for years but havent got a clue how many calories i eat in a day, so that last post was probably f*cking useless. instead of thinking how many calories you have in a day, add up all the food you eat in a day (include everything as even a snack adds to your calorie intake) and just eat less to go down in weight, or eat more to go up. its not precise at all but its all ive had to do and its served me perfectly well.

also remember that going up and down in weight is not just about what and howmuch you eat, weight specific training is a whole different subject

VERSATILE2K9
09-10-2007, 03:29 AM
Im starting this diet today,except Im doing the calorie counter too. Im doing a 1200 calorie diet.

Zach53088
09-10-2007, 11:45 AM
People need to understand YOU DONT NEED TO COUNT CALORIES If you eathealthy three meals a day and listen to your body when it tels you to stop eating. That means not eating everything on your plate cause its there. Eating till your satiated. NOt stuffed. You will control your own weight naturally and your body will take you to the weight it is supposed to be. Its that simple. And id advise to stay away from pasta cause one serving is to tiny to fill you up and a bowl of that shit will fill you up with like 1000 calories. You have any idea how much calories is in a bowl of spaghetti. Don't be eating taht shit unless your lance arstrong.

VERSATILE2K9
09-10-2007, 11:28 PM
1200 you nuts!:tapedshut your guna loose muscle if you exercise like that :nonono: don't you understand you need calories for your bodily functions. Every man in the world shopuld be takeing a minimum of 2300 cals a day. The only reason I counted calories was cause I was sick and ha dto to get beter properly. I don't count them no more. Do you understand that you body burns apromimately 1900 calories a day just to live. Just for your bodys brain and organs and heart to pump. Your body uses up that many calories a day just to keep bodily funtions going. You do that to youself your testosterone will get lwo and everything will be screwed up you would be staveing yourself dude.

Losing muscle is what Im trying to do.haha. Im like 5'5 and weigh 170lbs. I need to get to at least 154 or 147 to compete because of my height. Also trust me,1200 calories is enough.heres some info.

A dietary intake of 1200 calories per day is nutritionally adequate for most individuals. It is also the recommended amount of calories for safe and healthy weight loss. The important element is striking the correct balance of macronutrients to achieve the this amount.

Why 1200 Calories?

Starving your body with too few calories causes your body to slow down its use of calories; hence no weight loss shows up on the scale. Consuming 1200 calories each day has been shown to be nutritious, yet allows for the calorie deficit most people require for losing weight. Standard diet programs recommended by medical professionals and nutritionists use 1200 calories as a foundation for developing meal plans.

There are criteria that alter the number of calories a person needs to consume each day for weight loss. Examples include age, gender, basal metabolic rate, body size, exercise regime and certain medical conditions. A mathematical formula is often used when calculating a person’s individual calorie requirement.

Although 1200 calories may seem like more than enough food, the calories add up quickly. For this reason, a balance of macronutrients is crucial to sustain fullness without consuming more calories.

The macronutrients consist of protein, carbohydrates and fats. The average ratio of macronutrients is 55% of calories from complex carbohydrates, 15% of calories from protein and 30% of calories from fats with no more than 10% of total fat coming from saturated forms. These percentages equate to 660 carbohydrate calories, 180 protein calories and 360 fat calories. As with the total daily calories, these percentages are adaptable to specific medical conditions.

I do quite well with 1200 calories.I did it for 3 weeks once,and lost 25 pounds,due to me in boxing,running,and I work a labor job.

nedcmk1
09-11-2007, 10:32 AM
counting calories is a way of tracking how much you are taking in vs. how much you are burning.

nedcmk1
09-11-2007, 10:33 AM
People need to understand YOU DONT NEED TO COUNT CALORIES If you eathealthy three meals a day and listen to your body when it tels you to stop eating. That means not eating everything on your plate cause its there. Eating till your satiated. NOt stuffed. You will control your own weight naturally and your body will take you to the weight it is supposed to be. Its that simple. And id advise to stay away from pasta cause one serving is to tiny to fill you up and a bowl of that shit will fill you up with like 1000 calories. You have any idea how much calories is in a bowl of spaghetti. Don't be eating taht shit unless your lance arstrong.


WOW.... just WOW

SpeedKillz
09-11-2007, 11:10 AM
WOW.... just WOW

yea... i want something witty to add to this, but the only thing i can think of is...

WOW..... that was probly one of the dumbest posts i read in a while... no offense to the poster, but, well...... WOW!

Tuggers1986
09-11-2007, 11:27 AM
I been doing this for two weeks now and it works VERY well. You notice results so fast its amazing. Heres an example of what ive been eating (not the meals just the ingrediants).

Meal 1 - 8am - Oats & egg whites

Meal 2 - 10am - Tuna

Meal 3 - 12am - Protein Shake

Meal 4 - 2pm - Fruit (apple & banana) or a few nuts.

Meal 5 - 4pm - Protein Bar.

Meal 6 - 6pm - Chicken Breast & vegetables.

Ive also been drinking a pint of water with every meal. Its essential to drink as much water as you can with this diet. try 7 or 8 pints a day.

SpeedKillz
09-11-2007, 11:29 AM
I bin doing this for two weeks now and it works VERY well. You notice results so fast its amazing. Heres an example of what ive been eating (not the meals just the ingrediants).

Meal 1 - 8am - Oats & egg whites

Meal 2 - 10am - Tuna

Meal 3 - 12am - Protein Shake

Meal 4 - 2pm - Fruit (apple & banana) or a few nuts.

Meal 5 - 4pm - Protein Bar.

Meal 6 - 6pm - Chicken Breast & vegetables.

Ive also been drinking a pint of water with every meal. Its essential to drink as much water as you can with this diet. try 7 or 8 pints a day.

lol dude thats crazy thats essentially exactly the same as my meal plan thruout the day, except for the protein bar, i eat 2 kashi bars, and i eat my last meal at 8 pm but everything else is literally identical lol. good job!!

Tuggers1986
09-11-2007, 11:30 AM
lol dude thats crazy thats essentially exactly the same as my meal plan thruout the day, except for the protein bar, i eat 2 kashi bars, but everything else is literally identical lol. good job!!

Haha. Hows it working for you? it was hard to get used to at first but im fine with it now.

Tuggers1986
09-11-2007, 11:32 AM
Losing muscle is what Im trying to do.haha. Im like 5'5 and weigh 170lbs. I need to get to at least 154 or 147 to compete because of my height. Also trust me,1200 calories is enough.heres some info.

A dietary intake of 1200 calories per day is nutritionally adequate for most individuals. It is also the recommended amount of calories for safe and healthy weight loss. The important element is striking the correct balance of macronutrients to achieve the this amount.

Why 1200 Calories?

Starving your body with too few calories causes your body to slow down its use of calories; hence no weight loss shows up on the scale. Consuming 1200 calories each day has been shown to be nutritious, yet allows for the calorie deficit most people require for losing weight. Standard diet programs recommended by medical professionals and nutritionists use 1200 calories as a foundation for developing meal plans.

There are criteria that alter the number of calories a person needs to consume each day for weight loss. Examples include age, gender, basal metabolic rate, body size, exercise regime and certain medical conditions. A mathematical formula is often used when calculating a person’s individual calorie requirement.

Although 1200 calories may seem like more than enough food, the calories add up quickly. For this reason, a balance of macronutrients is crucial to sustain fullness without consuming more calories.

The macronutrients consist of protein, carbohydrates and fats. The average ratio of macronutrients is 55% of calories from complex carbohydrates, 15% of calories from protein and 30% of calories from fats with no more than 10% of total fat coming from saturated forms. These percentages equate to 660 carbohydrate calories, 180 protein calories and 360 fat calories. As with the total daily calories, these percentages are adaptable to specific medical conditions.

I do quite well with 1200 calories.I did it for 3 weeks once,and lost 25 pounds,due to me in boxing,running,and I work a labor job.

1200 isnt too bad. each meal i have is around 250 calories so all your doing really is having one less meal a day. It works really well just make sure you stick to it.

DA1CATAS
09-11-2007, 11:33 AM
Ok I see the meal plans... But when do you guys even train?

there should be abolut a 3 hour lapse... and I never eat after training... well.. I do eat but I'm not going to leading up to my fight next saturday on the 22nd

Tuggers1986
09-11-2007, 11:35 AM
Ok I see the meal plans... But when do you guys even train?

there should be abolut a 3 hour lapse... and I never eat after training... well.. I do eat but I'm not going to leading up to my fight next saturday on the 22nd

I work different shifts its different all the time. I either train first thing in the morning and then run at night after work or I run at around 11am then have a protein shake then train at night/later in the day.

ForemanCrossArm
09-11-2007, 11:39 AM
better to put in a 3-hour lapse BEFORE your workout than after. Optimum is like a carb-protein shake 1:30-2 hours before your workout and then a protein shake 0:20-1 hour after your workout..

Tuggers1986
09-11-2007, 11:43 AM
better to put in a 3-hour lapse BEFORE your workout than after. Optimum is like a carb-protein shake 1:30-2 hours before your workout and then a protein shake 0:20-1 hour after your workout..

Ive always heard having a protein shake within 20 minutes of finishing training is better than having one any time after 20 minutes???

ForemanCrossArm
09-11-2007, 11:44 AM
man, i've really been eating a lot lately too.. Today I've had:

3/4 AM - this bomb tortilla (whole-grain, 80 cals/15 fatcals, 8 g fibre, 3 g protein) and a spoonful of PB.

5:30 - this meal replacement soy shake, good mix of carbs/protein and vitamins. I only take half a serving tho (one scoop) with milk.

7:30 - 2 egg whites, banana and a lil PB, 2 bowls of all-bran mixed with natures own oat cereal.

ForemanCrossArm
09-11-2007, 11:44 AM
Ive always heard having a protein shake within 20 minutes of finishing training is better than having one any time after 20 minutes???

Well, some people need to cool down after they workout or they throw it up, ha.

SpeedKillz
09-11-2007, 11:52 AM
Haha. Hows it working for you? it was hard to get used to at first but im fine with it now.

its working good i feel fine and energized and im never hungry. if i ever do get hungry, i eat a couple almonds.

Tuggers1986
09-11-2007, 11:54 AM
its working good i feel fine and energized and im never hungry. if i ever do get hungry, i eat a couple almonds.

Sometimes i get hungry at night because i'm always awake until atleast 2am but its just tough shit aint it. When i wake up i can eat again so i just put up with it.

ForemanCrossArm
09-11-2007, 12:02 PM
if you're up that late then one more snack-meal would probably be beneficial.

SpeedKillz
09-11-2007, 12:36 PM
if you're up that late then one more snack-meal would probably be beneficial.

agreed. i eat at 8 after the gym and get to bed at 11.

Zach53088
09-11-2007, 05:13 PM
Hey anyone here eat stuff like sweet potato, whole wheat or whole grain english muffin, brown rice, and my favorite irish steel cut oats.

SpeedKillz
09-11-2007, 09:10 PM
Hey anyone here eat stuff like sweet potato, whole wheat or whole grain english muffin, brown rice, and my favorite irish steel cut oats.

yes........

VERSATILE2K9
09-13-2007, 11:26 AM
Ive lost 7 pounds since being on my diet.:banana: Im down to 160lbs now,4 months ago I was weighing 175.Eating alot of small meals,or 3 big meals and breaking them up,really helps.It also makes you less hungry as you go.

Zach53088
09-13-2007, 11:50 AM
I find its not that easy for me to follow an exact diet plan as strict as the six meal a day plan I had while body building. This shit burns alot more calories. A week ago I was 181 and 6ft 1 now im 176 hopefully i can get to 160 where I wana be at. I really like this boxing because it allows me to eat more and not be worried about it. Some of these guys I see eating eat alot of food. Always healthy food though.

Tuggers1986
09-13-2007, 01:32 PM
Ive lost 7 pounds since being on my diet.:banana: Im down to 160lbs now,4 months ago I was weighing 175.Eating alot of small meals,or 3 big meals and breaking them up,really helps.It also makes you less hungry as you go.

I've lost 10lbs in just over 3 weeks from eating like this. Im starving now but i get to eat in 30 minutes so ill survive. Aslong as you've got the will power not to cheat and eat junk this diet WILL work. You get used to it after a while aswell so it aint too bad

VERSATILE2K9
09-13-2007, 03:33 PM
I've lost 10lbs in just over 3 weeks from eating like this. Im starving now but i get to eat in 30 minutes so ill survive. Aslong as you've got the will power not to cheat and eat junk this diet WILL work. You get used to it after a while aswell so it aint too bad

I also work as a mover too,that helps alot.Because Im burning calories the whole time.

oovavu
09-13-2007, 04:04 PM
Im starting this diet today,except Im doing the calorie counter too. Im doing a 1200 calorie diet.

could you go through what you eat and when, it just im in the same position nd don't really have a clue to what i should be eating, thanks :)

Tuggers1986
09-13-2007, 05:04 PM
could you go through what you eat and when, it just im in the same position nd don't really have a clue to what i should be eating, thanks :)

Just read this thread. It should have all the information you need for eating right.

Eggs
Fish
chicken
turkey
fruit
vegetables
almands

Eat plenty of lean meat. things like chiken breasts & tuna. its full of protein for your muscles and has enough carbs so you will have energy for training.

Also make sure you drink plenty of water.

you should be able to find anythin you need to know on here...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmainnut.htm

VERSATILE2K9
09-13-2007, 05:06 PM
could you go through what you eat and when, it just im in the same position nd don't really have a clue to what i should be eating, thanks :)

Well I also work in a moving company,so Im burning calories constantly too. So if needed I can up the 1200 calories to 2,000 if I wanted since I burn them off anyway,plus I run.

VERSATILE2K9
09-13-2007, 05:07 PM
Just read this thread. It should have all the information you need for eating right.

Eggs
Fish
chicken
turkey
fruit
vegetables
almands

Eat plenty of lean meat. things like chiken breasts & tuna. its full of protein for your muscles and has enough carbs so you will have energy for training.

Also make sure you drink plenty of water.

you should be able to find anythin you need to know on here...

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmainnut.htm

He asked me son,but since you said it I didnt even talk about foods.:slap:

Tuggers1986
09-13-2007, 05:08 PM
He asked me son,but since you said it I didnt even talk about foods.:slap:

Haha. didn't think you was online. :wave:

Tuggers1986
09-13-2007, 05:10 PM
Well I also work in a moving company,so Im burning calories constantly too. So if needed I can up the 1200 calories to 2,000 if I wanted since I burn them off anyway,plus I run.

Because of the training and work you do, and the fact what your eating so healthy you could easily have 1500-1800 calories a day and still comfortably lose the weight you want.

VERSATILE2K9
09-14-2007, 06:23 PM
I went to the gym and I weighed in at 158lbs.:banana: and Im still eating what I want,just exercising more and eating alittle bit less of what I like.

2swell k-wells
09-14-2007, 07:50 PM
Apart from speeding up your metabolism what else does this do?? and what kind of things do you eat for these 'small meals'

I heard it apparently makes a massive difference when training. your supposed to eat about every 2 hours and have a pint of water each time you eat. Does anybody know anymore on the subject?

just take these man.
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Tysonisgod
09-14-2007, 08:05 PM
i strugel to find 3 meals lol

well how can u say u'd get bored of eatin the same thing over n over, cos if u couldnt find 3 meals that u like to eat would that not mean u eat the same thing over n over ne way lol

themonk
09-15-2007, 06:03 AM
****ing lmao at that

SpeedKillz
09-15-2007, 10:27 AM
just take these man.
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LOL is that shit for real, or are they makin fun of all those drinks and shit.... that was a funny ass commercial... those bodybuilders dude in the beginning of it are ****ing repugnant... i'm sure they're not real, but still that shit is nasty!