Intermittent fasting

[nicholasim]

Hi all,

I just wanted to know that if meal frequency does not really matter at all. Then what is the purpose of a intermittent fasting program like leangains for example. Where there is a 8 hr window for feeding and 16hr fasting.

Thanks!

[Christiffer]

It's just a intermittent fasting protocol that may or may not fit your lifestyle. Nobody ever said it's magical or better than your standard multi meals spread out throughout the day.

[bbavender]

It enables folks who may be cutting on a limited calorie amount to enjoy big meals and not feel like they are eating like a bird with 5-6 tiny meals more 1-3 big meals

[abdees]

It enables folks who may be cutting on a limited calorie amount to enjoy big meals and not feel like they are eating like a bird with 5-6 tiny meals more 1-3 big meals

Ok but why not eat those 1-3 big meals whenever they want?!

OP some pepole like to be in a fasted mode (included me), perform better, contol your hunger, achieve other tasks in your life beside eating....

. It's not magical if you don't like IF you can get away easly with 3 meal !

[nvs180]

I have one small approx 600cal meal during the day and then eat the rest of my cals at night when i'm home. Its all about personal preference though. Like the above poster said some people prefer training fasted. I like to have a little in my stomach, I also like having my feasts at night. I'll generally have whatever myself and my gf decide on for dinner, and then make up the difference with a meal before bed. Doing this makes it more convenient when we eat out, because even when i'm cutting a decent size restaurant meal generally won't put me over my daily cals.

[Xfaxtor]

Ok but why not eat those 1-3 big meals whenever they want?!

OP some pepole like to be in a fasted mode (included me), perform better, contol your hunger, achieve other tasks in your life beside eating....

. It's not magical if you don't like IF you can get away easly with 3 meal !

Bolded is intermittent fasting bro.. Youre right it doesnt matter whan you eat. Its just whatever fits into your life style. If you dont have energy to cook in the morning and you like fresh food better then pre-maid, why not eat one large meal when you get home from work? Like you said its not the magical answer, it just works for some people...

[Jenslyn17]

Some people also feel it's very good for hunger / ghrelin / craving control. It's really preference. Try it out and see how you respond

[nicholasim]

Thanks for all the replies!

I get te general idea already. BIG thanks to all for clearing up my queries!

[ryannic]

Bolded is intermittent fasting bro.. Youre right it doesnt matter whan you eat. Its just whatever fits into your life style. If you dont have energy to cook in the morning and you like fresh food better then pre-maid, why not eat one large meal when you get home from work? Like you said its not the magical answer, it just works for some people...

IF is not necessarily 1 meal a day... it's a set fasting / feeding window.

[ErickStevens]

[nicholasim]

IF is not necessarily 1 meal a day... it's a set fasting / feeding window.

Yeah, which is why my question was if meal timing (frequency) does not matter, why IF?

[krmnnghia]

Hi all,

I just wanted to know that if meal frequency does not really matter at all. Then what is the purpose of a intermittent fasting program like leangains for example. Where there is a 8 hr window for feeding and 16hr fasting.

Thanks!

If you read leangains.com a ton you will find the facts and science behind the 8hr window and why it is better than the normal 5-6 meals a day/3 meals a day. Glucose, insulin concentrations, Hormonal changes...Martin Berkhan has really compiled an amazing amount of data for us to follow.

[AlwaysTryin]

Yeah, which is why my question was if meal timing (frequency) does not matter, why IF?

Convenience like already said

[juliacheh]

Yeah, which is why my question was if meal timing (frequency) does not matter, why IF?

Duh....for instance, for ghrelin control when calories are low.

[moringdavy]

Hi all,

I just wanted to know that if meal frequency does not really matter at all. Then what is the purpose of a intermittent fasting program like leangains for example. Where there is a 8 hr window for feeding and 16hr fasting.

Thanks!

healthy bodybuilding is essential.

[RTW2]

Hi all,

I just wanted to know that if meal frequency does not really matter at all. Then what is the purpose of a intermittent fasting program like leangains for example. Where there is a 8 hr window for feeding and 16hr fasting.

Thanks!

A diet is a diet.... they all break down to the same thing in the end. Eating below maint....

The best diet for a person is the one they can work into their life with the most ease.

IF is easy for a lot of people... including myself. Life is just easier for me to skip breakfast and eat a small lunch and a really big dinner after workout.

[nicholasim]

If you read leangains.com a ton you will find the facts and science behind the 8hr window and why it is better than the normal 5-6 meals a day/3 meals a day. Glucose, insulin concentrations, Hormonal changes...Martin Berkhan has really compiled an amazing amount of data for us to follow.

So are all the people on this forum wrong and that meal timing is actually important? Is that what you're saying?
Cause from what I've read so far in this forum, the moment someone mentions anything about timing, they get shot down.

[SimonThePieman]

So are all the people on this forum wrong and that meal timing is actually important? Is that what you're saying?
Cause from what I've read so far in this forum, the moment someone mentions anything about timing, they get shot down.

From experience I have more energy and a clearer head on IF style eating.

From experience I don't have the willpower to avoid temptation. I still survive and get stuff done

point made? very little. But food timing does matter depending on the individual. More from a lifestyle perspective than a BB growth/cut point of view

[nicholasim]

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[SimonThePieman]

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just remember IF is a lifestyle, not a diet