DrClayFitness (February 25, 2011)

@mokugin81: just because cave men didn't eat every 2 hrs (and I didn't say to eat every 2 hrs, btw), doesn't mean it's not going to improve body composition.

DrClayFitness (February 25, 2011)

@CivitasUltraAporia: "absolute myth" is a bit of a stretch. I see meal frequency having a positive effect on body composition regularly. Whether this is due to an increase in metabolism or an optimization of nutrient timing is debatable. Although I have seen multiple studies demonstrating an increase metabolic rate with increased meal frequency, but admittedly this seems to be more when going from 1 or 2 meals to 4 or so.

DrClayFitness (February 25, 2011)

@seinfeld11123: diet sodas are not high in sodium, unless you consider ~ 35 mg (of the ~ 2,000mg we need) high. With that being said, it is certainly ideal to avoid diet sodas.

DrClayFitness (February 25, 2011)

@curlye93: although artificial sweeteners may cause some insulin secretion, they don't necessarily make one obese. There are FAR more factors!

DrClayFitness (February 25, 2011)

@Meni69: I disagree (for the most part). I see time and time again that when people go from one or two meals per day to 4, 5, or 6 - they drop fat. Sure, going from 6 to 8 meals offers no benefit, but there is clearly a difference when going from one meal to five.

DrClayFitness (February 25, 2011)

@rast123456789: I'm not, but thanks for your concern ;)

DrClayFitness (February 25, 2011)

@vinceperez158: you could, but that's certainly not the best option!

vinceperez158 (February 25, 2011)

hey can i just eat small meals of rice and beans every 3 hours and drink alot of water???

rast123456789 (February 23, 2011)

why are you obsessed with keeping fat away?

Meni69 (February 23, 2011)

I love Doctor Clay, (me, t-nation) but lets update Myth: Eat frequently to "stoke the metabolic fire". article on leansgains , limited on what i can post Meal frequency does not affect total TEF. You cannot "trick" the body in to burning more or less calories by manipulating meal frequency