eating every 2hours

[bigronny]

becuz of my work sometimes I dont have enough time to eat, so I have to eat every 2 hours instead of evey 3 hours what do you think,

 

[calitrainman]

It all depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Eating more frequently won't hurt you and isn't any less effective than eating every 3 or 4 hours. However, eating more frequently means you'll just have to cut back a bit more on calories/meal. Otherwise, you might end up consuming more overall calories than you want/need.

 

[vin01]

Yeah, I think eating every 2 hours is fine, more meals, just adjust your total caloric and macro ratios. Somebody with smarts correct me if this is less optimal then a typical 6 meal, 1/3 hr, deal.

 

[mm107]

i used to eat every 2 hours. had great results..

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

It doesn't matter if you eat every two hours or every five. The difference will be nominal, at best.

 

[Mammoth2500]

Def would not hurt anything. I can only see it as being more beneficial because your body will have less fluctuating insulin levels there for you don't need to worry about the insulin activating fat storage enzymes and you will have optimal amount of amino acids getting into your muscles.

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

Whether or not "fat storage enzymes" are activated has nothing to do with fat gain or nitrogen balance. Total energy intake - total energy expenditure by the end of the day does, though.

 

[Mammoth2500]

Whether or not "fat storage enzymes" are activated has nothing to do with fat gain or nitrogen balance. Total energy intake - total energy expenditure by the end of the day does, though.

He didn't specify if he was dieting or bulking but either why would you want to activate them in the 1st place if you don't need to?

Also if you want to get specific "Total energy intake - total energy expenditure by the end of the day" is not all that matters. If a calorie is just a calorie, then three diets at the same calorie level, the first composed of 100% protein, the second 100% carbohydrates and the third 100% fats, would all have the same effect on body composition. Believe me, a diet consisting of
100% tuna fish (lean protein) will not have the same effect as a diet consisting of 100% potato chips (fat and carbohydrate).
Calorie balance is the most important issue in fat loss but there's more to it than that. Other variables include the thermic effect of food, the effect of each food on hormones and blood sugar levels and the macronutrient ratios of each meal.

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

The TEF can also be calculated and then, in the end, it's still the total amount of calories that matters. If you have a negative energy balance, you won't gain weight - period.

Macronutrient ratios of each meal? That doesn't have an effect on anything, sorry to tell you. Please, go read up some more about this, 'cause you're clearly lost. In terms of simple weight loss or gain, calories are what matter. Blood sugar levels and the like may play a role in HEALTH, but it has nothing to do with weight loss or gain. Get your fucking facts straight.

 

[Mammoth2500]

The TEF can also be calculated and then, in the end, it's still the total amount of calories that matters. If you have a negative energy balance, you won't gain weight - period.

Macronutrient ratios of each meal? That doesn't have an effect on anything, sorry to tell you. Please, go read up some more about this, 'cause you're clearly lost. In terms of simple weight loss or gain, calories are what matter. Blood sugar levels and the like may play a role in HEALTH, but it has nothing to do with weight loss or gain. Get your fucking facts straight.

You may lose weight but most of your loss is not from fat and thats what matters. In the end you will end up with a higher body fat% then when you started.

 

[necr0potenc3]

I have to agree with anthrax AND mammoth

in the end, if you want to lose or add weight, calories in and calories out matter
macronutrients ratio matters also, specially when it comes to saving muscle

eating frequently throughout the day works fine for just about everyone when it comes to bulking. for bulking I always recommend heavy calory intake and high frequency

it seems to me that people have a different response to meal frequency and fat loss. me for example, I do GREAT with only 2 or 3 meals a day. but I also tried eating every 3 hours and it worked also. but eating with a lesser frequency works best for me when I want to cut

when it comes to muscles, whether you wish to add or save them. its always the same old same. more proteins and work out. on my own experience, training while cutting not only helps saving muscle but it might add some muscle mass sometimes

 

[lacoste]

Well calories are not calories..Eat chips all day everyday, bust your ass at the gym 5 days a week, then see your results..