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Originally posted by Ellipsis
Is there a really significant benefit to eating six times in a day instead of three?
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Yes, Nicky, there's a significant benefit to eating six, or seven times a day. In general, fewer, smaller meals will keep the metabolism roaring - eating and digesting does this. It also helps keep blood sugar stable, and therefore insulin levels stable. Combined with intense exercise, in particular, weight lifting, it keeps your muscle supplied with the necessary amino acids to build and repair muscle tissue. Eating every 3 hours can be a chore at first, but I'm sure you'll hear from a lot of people now doing it that they couldnt imagine not doing it.
You eat less, but you eat more often. The likelihood of 'overstuffing' yourself is lessened.
Check out the BFL forum for a question a few months ago "Can BFL be done on 3 meals a day" for a little more info.
As for the macronutrient breakdown, have a read through the Sticky at the top of this forum "LC & BFL : Hint and Tips" - there is important info on doing this program with LC nutrition. Carbs should be raised - you just can't do this effectively on <20g a day. Try 30-40 EC a day and see how you feel; more may be needed. Protein
must be higher than traditional LC; 1-1.5g per lb of current body weight. It's a lot of protein, you'll find it easier to get yours in with protein supplements (shakes).
I also suggest having a read through a few of the gym logs and jorunals of those of us following BFL - it's a great way to get tips, hints and suggestions.
Congrats on your newest challenge
It starts out as 12 weeks but it's really
For Life. Looking forward to following along with you.
Nat