Guys, I've really tried to stay out of the meal frequency discussion. I'm going to drop one post, and bounce.
It is a fact, that for years, 6 meals a day has been proclaimed as the best way to manage weight and lose fat. Whether this works is not what our friend here is arguing. There are MANY ways to get a desired result, it just comes down to what method you can be most compliant with.
What he is saying, and rightly so, is that there is no evidence that increasing meal frequency increases your metabolism. I have done much research into this, but my word is not worth much. Several are challenging his stance, so I am providing a couple of links, based on scientific, unbiased research to prove the point.
I respect people's opinions, but honestly, I am looking for facts. So based on the most CURRENT research, if you are interested...
JISSN | Full text | International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: meal frequency
Do I need to eat six times a day to keep my metabolism high? | Examine.com FAQ
Meal Frequency and Energy Balance | BodyRecomposition - The Home of Lyle McDonald
I'm sorry I wasn't a big enough man to just let this slide, but hopefully... for the love of all that is good and orange, we can move past this now. :hi:
Experts refute notion that smaller, more frequent meals fires up the metabolism - Chicago Tribune
http://www.uwlax.edu/urc/jur-online/PDF/2003/goodman-larson-et-al.pdf