Calorie intake question

pbzhb · 06-08-2009, 11:33 PM

What is your opinion on eating five to six small meals to reach your calorie needs as compared to a few large meals? Secondly if my maintenace calorie intake is 3,000 then to lose weight do you cut 20-25 percent of 3,000 or do include the calories I burn from working out so for example I'd cut 20-25% off a total calorie need of 3800? 800 from working out and 3,000 for maintenance. Thanks in advance.

danzik17 · 06-08-2009, 11:38 PM

For your first question, eat in whatever manner makes you comfortable. It makes almost no difference when you take in your calories so long as you take them in (the exception being the post-WO nutrients).

For your 2nd question, I would cut 20% off of your maintenance from diet and don't even worry about what you burn from training. It's too hard to pinpoint it. Rather, if you find that after 1-2 weeks you're losing weight too fast then increase calories a bit.

Taryn Chantal · 06-09-2009, 10:53 PM

It would depend on your Glycemic Index..

danzik17 · 06-10-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taryn Chantal

It would depend on your Glycemic Index..

No, no it wouldn't. That and glycemic index is a food measurement, not a people measurement.

Kevsworld · 06-10-2009, 01:44 AM

Generally speaking, you'll do a little better if you can spread your calories over more meals. 5-6 would be the ideal, but that isn't always realistic (I usually manage only 4 "feedings"; 5 tops). Bodybuilders have done this for decades--the idea is that it results in more stable blood sugar levels throughout the day. Sumos, on the other hand, eat more infrequent, huge meals.

There's another advantage to multiple meals--it can make it easier to follow a diet. It isn't bad to eat fewer calories when you know you're going to eat again in a few hours.

10-12 calories daily per lb of body weight is a general rule for weight loss/fat loss.

Should you factor in your calories burned on workouts? I'd go with the most simple approach first--just shoot for the before-mentioned number of calories.

**Merkaba** · 06-10-2009, 04:32 AM

1. The number of meals does NOT matter.
2. Its not that big of a deal. Try 2500 and see what happens. As long as you track, you can adjust.
3. Fuck a glycemic index.

m11 · 06-10-2009, 06:38 AM

the glycemic index person is just a spammer

06-08-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
pbzhb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 16	Calorie intake question What is your opinion on eating five to six small meals to reach your calorie needs as compared to a few large meals? Secondly if my maintenace calorie intake is 3,000 then to lose weight do you cut 20-25 percent of 3,000 or do include the calories I burn from working out so for example I'd cut 20-25% off a total calorie need of 3800? 800 from working out and 3,000 for maintenance. Thanks in advance.

06-08-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
danzik17 Gender: MALE Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 3,072	For your first question, eat in whatever manner makes you comfortable. It makes almost no difference when you take in your calories so long as you take them in (the exception being the post-WO nutrients). For your 2nd question, I would cut 20% off of your maintenance from diet and don't even worry about what you burn from training. It's too hard to pinpoint it. Rather, if you find that after 1-2 weeks you're losing weight too fast then increase calories a bit. Ron Paul 2012 Journal: danzik17's Log - 4-6 Week Strength/Bulk Journal: Sub 10% by April <old>

06-10-2009, 01:44 AM	#5
Kevsworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 93	Generally speaking, you'll do a little better if you can spread your calories over more meals. 5-6 would be the ideal, but that isn't always realistic (I usually manage only 4 "feedings"; 5 tops). Bodybuilders have done this for decades--the idea is that it results in more stable blood sugar levels throughout the day. Sumos, on the other hand, eat more infrequent, huge meals. There's another advantage to multiple meals--it can make it easier to follow a diet. It isn't bad to eat fewer calories when you know you're going to eat again in a few hours. 10-12 calories daily per lb of body weight is a general rule for weight loss/fat loss. Should you factor in your calories burned on workouts? I'd go with the most simple approach first--just shoot for the before-mentioned number of calories. Kevin StrongandFit.net

06-10-2009, 04:32 AM	#6
Merkaba "King of Cheat Meals" Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: sc Posts: 1,625	1. The number of meals does NOT matter. 2. Its not that big of a deal. Try 2500 and see what happens. As long as you track, you can adjust. 3. Fuck a glycemic index. Ban 2 1/2 's !!!!!! -------------------------------------------- Some Pics. All Natural

06-10-2009, 06:38 AM	#7
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	the glycemic index person is just a spammer Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

06-09-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
Taryn Chantal Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 2	It would depend on your Glycemic Index..

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