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Originally Posted by BibBob
I may cause some debate with this and I will find the research if necessary, but losing weight by eating many meals a day seems like a great way to sell a ton of supplements to me because instead of cooking six meals people on those plans make shakes in lieu of meals -- not a very good way to lose weight FOR ME.
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I eat 6 to 8 times a day, with nary a shake nor a supplement in sight. I think people often go to packaged foods when they are eating frequently, or even when they are not, because packaged foods are easy and save time and mental energy. Although I spend very little mental energy on my food, because I eat the same stuff a lot, and have been doing so for 2 years. I also don't spend a lot of time on my food, because a lot of it is just raw stuff--citrus fruits, apples, almonds, spinach, carrots, and grape tomatoes take no prep time at all.
Personally, I would not be able to eat just once or twice per day, because I have significant issues with blood sugar control. It's just not a tenable lifestyle for me. For other people, a Warrior-type or IF schedule works well, however.
My point is--it's entirely possible to lose weight eating frequently, or gain weight eating frequently...or to lose weight eating infrequently, or to gain weight eating infrequently. The key is to figure out what works best
for you and will best help you stay in a calorie range that leads to weight loss. The theories are all well and good, but if a philosophy of eating doesn't physically work for the individual, then sticking to the philosophy is folly.
Edited to add: Also, welcome
And you might be interested in our 100-Pound Club subforum, where many of us who have / did have 100+ pounds to lose hang out:
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/100-lb-club-55/