Comments on: Boost your Metabolism with Mini Meals http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html The Free Fitness Tips Blog provides you with free diet, exercise, fitness and weight loss tips to help you lead a fitter and healthier life Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:05:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: How to make sure you are getting enough Fibre | Diet and Nutrition http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2585 How to make sure you are getting enough Fibre | Diet and Nutrition Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:52:21 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2585 [...] MID-MORNING SNACK (10AM-11PM):- As I discussed in my article on eating multiple meals to boost your metabolism I try to eat about 6 meals each day to keep my metabolism ticking over.  To achieve this I make [...] [...] MID-MORNING SNACK (10AM-11PM):- As I discussed in my article on eating multiple meals to boost your metabolism I try to eat about 6 meals each day to keep my metabolism ticking over.  To achieve this I make [...]

]]> By: Tom http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2493 Tom Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:43:53 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2493 Hi Steele, Admittedly when I wrote this article I did not use any scientific journals. However, I have found that eating in this way works better for me. I've definitely found that I get less hungry which means I'm less likely to snack and binge on other foods outside of my planned 5 or 6 mini meals. I have also noticed physical improvements as a result of eating this way. Anyway, I have followed up on your question and found a scientific journals which support my article. This study(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15640455?dopt=Abstract) concludes that subjects who followed their normal diet on 6 occassions had greater thermogenesis than those who followed a variable meal frequency of 3-9 meals per day. Regards, Tom Hi Steele,

Admittedly when I wrote this article I did not use any scientific journals. However, I have found that eating in this way works better for me. I’ve definitely found that I get less hungry which means I’m less likely to snack and binge on other foods outside of my planned 5 or 6 mini meals. I have also noticed physical improvements as a result of eating this way.

Anyway, I have followed up on your question and found a scientific journals which support my article. This study(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15640455?dopt=Abstract) concludes that subjects who followed their normal diet on 6 occassions had greater thermogenesis than those who followed a variable meal frequency of 3-9 meals per day.

Regards,

Tom

]]> By: Steele http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2491 Steele Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:18:04 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2491 All the current research I've read indicates that eating smaller meals throughout the day does not actually effectively boost you're metabolism (it makes no difference basically). I was wondering if you could direct me to the scientific journals you got this information from, or the scientific papers. I just see a lot of body building myths being perpetuated, though i will retract my statement if you can direct me to evidence of this. I prefer science rather than body builders saying, it works for us! Thanks Tom!! All the current research I’ve read indicates that eating smaller meals throughout the day does not actually effectively boost you’re metabolism (it makes no difference basically). I was wondering if you could direct me to the scientific journals you got this information from, or the scientific papers. I just see a lot of body building myths being perpetuated, though i will retract my statement if you can direct me to evidence of this. I prefer science rather than body builders saying, it works for us! Thanks Tom!!

]]> By: Fibre: The Perfect Gym Food | Diet and Nutrition http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2429 Fibre: The Perfect Gym Food | Diet and Nutrition Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:30:26 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2429 [...] the reason for this is that around the same time I introduced fibre into my diet I started eating mini-meals which means that I rarely go more than three hours without food.  However, another reason is that [...] [...] the reason for this is that around the same time I introduced fibre into my diet I started eating mini-meals which means that I rarely go more than three hours without food.  However, another reason is that [...]

]]> By: How to Get Back on Track with your Fitness Training | Fitness Exercise http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2418 How to Get Back on Track with your Fitness Training | Fitness Exercise Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:53:15 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2418 [...] diet and exercise regime would not suffer.  Sure, maybe I would have a lie in and miss one of my mini meals in order to sleep off any hangover but I thought overall I would still be able to eat reasonably [...] [...] diet and exercise regime would not suffer.  Sure, maybe I would have a lie in and miss one of my mini meals in order to sleep off any hangover but I thought overall I would still be able to eat reasonably [...]

]]> By: How to Get Back on Track with your Fitness Training | Fitness Training http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2392 How to Get Back on Track with your Fitness Training | Fitness Training Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:06:30 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2392 [...] diet and exercise regime would not suffer.  Sure, maybe I would have a lie in and miss one of my mini meals in order to sleep off any hangover but I thought overall I would still be able to eat reasonably [...] [...] diet and exercise regime would not suffer.  Sure, maybe I would have a lie in and miss one of my mini meals in order to sleep off any hangover but I thought overall I would still be able to eat reasonably [...]

]]> By: 4 Highly Recommended Wholemeal Substitutes | Diet and Nutrition http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2321 4 Highly Recommended Wholemeal Substitutes | Diet and Nutrition Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:50:33 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-2321 [...] a bus or train or even if you are at your desk, a sandwich can provide you with a quick, convenient mini meal.  Unfortunately, a lot of people choose to make their sandwiches with white bread instead of the [...] [...] a bus or train or even if you are at your desk, a sandwich can provide you with a quick, convenient mini meal.  Unfortunately, a lot of people choose to make their sandwiches with white bread instead of the [...]

]]> By: 8 Ways to Manage Diabetes with a Healthy Diet | Diabetes http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-878 8 Ways to Manage Diabetes with a Healthy Diet | Diabetes Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:02:47 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-878 [...] EAT SMALLER MEALS MORE FREQUENTLY:- Just as eating mini meals frequently can boost your metabolism it can also help control your blood sugar levels. When we eat food it is converted into glucose [...] [...] EAT SMALLER MEALS MORE FREQUENTLY:- Just as eating mini meals frequently can boost your metabolism it can also help control your blood sugar levels. When we eat food it is converted into glucose [...]

]]> By: Tom http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-871 Tom Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:30:48 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-871 Thanks for your comments Heidi. Totally agree with you that I don't feel as hungry with the small meals. I think the key is to make yourself eat something every 2 to 3 hours, whether you feel like it or not. I often find that I am not that hungry for a good few hours after breakfast. However, I make myself eat anyway and it seriously reduces any afternoon cravings. If I wait till lunch for my second meal I find that I feel hungry constantly throughout the afternoon. Planning meals is also a great way to avoid junk food. If I have prepared my sandwiches for lunch I am a lot less tempted to eat out because I feel like I would be wasting them. Another added bonus is that preparing your daily meals is a fantastic money saver. Thanks for your comments Heidi. Totally agree with you that I don’t feel as hungry with the small meals. I think the key is to make yourself eat something every 2 to 3 hours, whether you feel like it or not. I often find that I am not that hungry for a good few hours after breakfast. However, I make myself eat anyway and it seriously reduces any afternoon cravings. If I wait till lunch for my second meal I find that I feel hungry constantly throughout the afternoon.

Planning meals is also a great way to avoid junk food. If I have prepared my sandwiches for lunch I am a lot less tempted to eat out because I feel like I would be wasting them. Another added bonus is that preparing your daily meals is a fantastic money saver.

]]> By: heidi http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-864 heidi Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:25:35 +0000 http://blog.freefitnesstips.co.uk/boost-your-metabolism-with-mini-meals.html#comment-864 I completely agree on eating smaller meals throughout the day and this is all I do. I find that I am not as hungry. Planning meals is a good idea so that you don't give in to the temptation of junk food which is one of my weaknesses. Great post! I completely agree on eating smaller meals throughout the day and this is all I do. I find that I am not as hungry. Planning meals is a good idea so that you don’t give in to the temptation of junk food which is one of my weaknesses. Great post!

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