6 meals per day?

[arkie6]

I just saw this in the news today: Defense Department to ban beer and pizza? Mandatory keto diet may enhance military performance

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/y...y-performance/

[chassis]

Thanks for all of the comments. Some relate to athletic competition, some relate to general health and fitness.

I am seeking general health and fitness, namely BMI somewhere in the low 20s and fat percentage somewhere in the mid teens. I also strive for emotional balance throughout the day. 6 meals per day, with no restrictions on food type or category, helps me do this. Plus regular exercise. I am not, however a "gym rat".

A person who is preparing for athletic competition, or who seeks a rapid change of weight or fat percentage, may choose a specialized diet and exercise plan. Although as pointed out in other threads on this site, some of the named diet and exercise regimens come with health risks.

I'm sticking with 6 meals per day, and over the long term my goals are:

- gradual reduction of total caloric intake, to bias the plan towards small weight loss
- gradual migration away from red meat, towards fish, eggs, vegetables, grains and fruit. I enjoy a steak as much as anyone, however I feel better physically when I eat less red meat. I have no moral, ethical or other objection to meat. I do not identify with the labels of vegan or vegetarian.
- gradual reduction of concentrated sugar, such as found in desserts. I enjoy desserts, and at the same time realize the quantity of sugar consumed in a short time period doesn't feel right to me.

[Britbimmer]

BTW - this video discusses Intermittent Fasting and the concept that it is "more important when you eat than what you eat..."

[Ric in RVA]

Any number of Dr. Jason Fung Videos out there on IF. If you are fit and low % body fat fasting is not for you. If you aren't you should check it out.

Here is one...

[Britbimmer]

Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Any number of Dr. Jason Fung Videos out there on IF. If you are fit and low % body fat fasting is not for you. If you aren't you should check it out.

Here is one...

Great video - it sets out the arguments superbly, and is very relate-able. Dr Fung seems to have a very pragmatic approach that is very doable.. I sent this link to a couple of friends battling high blood sugar/ pre-diabetes, because I think it makes very compelling arguments.

There is some discussion about the 6 meal a day approach later on as well....

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by Britbimmer

Great video - it sets out the arguments superbly, and is very relate-able. Dr Fung seems to have a very pragmatic approach that is very doable.. I sent this link to a couple of friends battling high blood sugar/ pre-diabetes, because I think it makes very compelling arguments.

There is some discussion about the 6 meal a day approach later on as well....

It has been life changing for some people I have shared it with. His Book :The Obesity Code" is a more in depth look.

He lays out a compelling reason for fasting to be a great resource.