Stefanie-Soley Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Hi !After working out at a gym with a friend, he showed me his meal's plan for a day. And it was about 6 meals. Along the discovery of bodybuilding on the net, many people say they eat less and more often, either vegan or not.So,I'm wondering about why (and may I need it)and if it is not that bad that I eat 3 meals for the sake of convenience in every day working schedule. thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 It all depends on your goals really, for example I want to build strength muscle but don't really like the idea of 6 meals a day, so for a compromise I'll eat 3 large meals and have 3 snacks in between the meals including a protein shake in the morning and before bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Supposedly, if you eat more frequently it puts your body into an anabolic state rather than a catabolic state. I'd do a search about these to understand their nuances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 i do 6....i obey my trainer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 IMHO 3 meals are enough to prevent catabolism. If you meet your caloric goals for the day in just 3 meals then it is ok. No need to obsess about the number of meals. But remember to stay hydrated throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefanie-Soley Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 My goals are getting more strenght and more muscular mass over all but more in the back, legs and abs. i've search for anabolic and catabolic in the homeostasy balance in the body. the quantities of food and protein needed and when we need it and their effect on the hormones secreted in the body. Well I will focus on getting enough proteins through energy ball or bar (home made) between three good meals, and a protein shake 30-60 min after the big workout. that is a compromise between 3 and 6 meals I gess. Thanx for sharing your ways of doing. it gave me a good idea ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosso Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 It doesn't really matter. For the amount of food I eat, having three meals would mean three huge meals and I would find it a chore to eat, so I spread it out over six throughout the day. On the other hand some people find it annoying having to eat six or seven times a day.. Up to you really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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