I get 5 lb back of EAS whey at Sam's Club for under 30$. I have never found it cheaper anywhere. I don't know if there are Sam's Clubs near you though.
I'm just going to stick to my 6 meals a day since its worked for me and I'll let you guys stick to your 1-3 meals. If it works for you then I guess you're right.
Meals every 3 hours keeps your metabolism high and your body will use of all the nutrition from each of these meals quickly on a cutting diet leaving your body in need of protein.
On a cutting diet shoot for 1.5 times your body weight in protein actually. And you should try to get an equal amount not just everyday but about every 3 hours.