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Will eating more frequently lead to weight loss?


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Today, we dive into one of the longest standing claims about losing weight. No matter which new fad diet pops up, you’ll always have someone say, “Just start having several small meals a day. Trust me, it works!” And it does sound plausible. The “logic” people usually put behind it is that it’s easier for your body to digest small portions, plus it boosts your metabolism every time you eat. In this episode, we discuss what metabolism is and how to boost it. I also explain terms like caloric restriction, deficit and surplus; TDEE; BMI and BMR, and the roles that have to play in our bodies and fat loss.

Further reading and references:

  • Online BMR Calculator: https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bmr_calculator.htm
  • http://www.livestrong.com/article/394573-does-fasting-speed-up-metabolism/
  • http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=56254&page=1
  • http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/features/6_meals_a_day#1
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26024494
  • http://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-weight-loss/eating-frequency-and-weight-loss
  • https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mohr16.htmhttp://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/how-can-I-speed-up-my-metabolism.aspx
  • http://www.livestrong.com/article/394573-does-fasting-speed-up-metabolism/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metabolism
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