Eat every 2 hours?

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I started training about 8 months ago. I've cut nearly 40 pounds since then and I've built a lot of muscle mass simultaneously. I've been eating high protein and fairly low carbs. I'm not trying to do shows or anything so I don't take the carbs to an extreme low, but I train very hard 6 days a week. I do about 20 minutes of cardio most days with my weight training. I still have some belly fat I need to lose, but also want to build more muscle.

Should I try to start eating every 2 hours? Or is this more for people who are already very lean and trying to put on mass? I am eating in calorie deficits.

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I have my thoughts on this and can provide info, but we'll maybe leave it to someone that can break it down into more detail. The Solution
 
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You can if you want or you can space your meals out further and have them be bigger.

The biggest factor will be total intake, regardless of how you spread that throughout the day. Do what is easiest for you to stick to for the most part.
 
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You can if you want or you can space your meals out further and have them be bigger.

The biggest factor will be total intake, regardless of how you spread that throughout the day. Do what is easiest for you to stick to for the most part.
You can, but as far as muscle protein synthesis goes probably may not be 100% optimal.

http://www.biolayne.com/wp-content/uploads/Norton-J-Ag-Food-Ind-Hi-Tech-2008.pdf
Optimal Protein Intake And Meal Frequency To Support Maximal Protein

would be better to space meals out FURTHER apart and allow for protein levels to reach refractory stages before being spiked again.

You want to bulk up muscle and lose fat, well you wont you need to pick one goal or the other.
Eating more often does not = increased progress or results.
What makes results or progress? A proper caloric surplus (mass) or deficit (lose weight/fat) and dedication + consistency

start here:


If Cutting Read the following:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/exercise-and-weightfat-loss-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/exercise-and-weightfat-loss-part-2.html

I highly suggest you read here regarding your diet:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/exercise-and-weight-fat-loss-part-1.html/
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-fundamentals-of-fat-loss-diets-part-2.html


If Trying to add some size:


Eat in a caloric surplus, meaning eating more kcals than you need to maintain in order to gain muscle, size, and strength.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/general-philosophies-of-muscle-mass-gain.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/macronutrient-intake-for-mass-gains-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/training-frequency-for-mass-gains.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/cardio-and-mass-gains.html

Philosophies, Macro intake, training , and cardio articles for you to understand and help set up what you need to do before moving forward towards more supplements or advanced workout routines.
 
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You can, but as far as muscle protein synthesis goes probably may not be 100% optimal.

http://www.biolayne.com/wp-content/uploads/Norton-J-Ag-Food-Ind-Hi-Tech-2008.pdf
Optimal Protein Intake And Meal Frequency To Support Maximal Protein

would be better to space meals out FURTHER apart and allow for protein levels to reach refractory stages before being spiked again.

You want to bulk up muscle and lose fat, well you wont you need to pick one goal or the other.
Eating more often does not = increased progress or results.
What makes results or progress? A proper caloric surplus (mass) or deficit (lose weight/fat) and dedication + consistency

start here:


If Cutting Read the following:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/exercise-and-weightfat-loss-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/exercise-and-weightfat-loss-part-2.html

I highly suggest you read here regarding your diet:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/exercise-and-weight-fat-loss-part-1.html/
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/the-fundamentals-of-fat-loss-diets-part-2.html


If Trying to add some size:


Eat in a caloric surplus, meaning eating more kcals than you need to maintain in order to gain muscle, size, and strength.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/general-philosophies-of-muscle-mass-gain.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/macronutrient-intake-for-mass-gains-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/training-frequency-for-mass-gains.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/cardio-and-mass-gains.html

Philosophies, Macro intake, training , and cardio articles for you to understand and help set up what you need to do before moving forward towards more supplements or advanced workout routines.
Rep coming when I get to a computer.
Great info
 
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Great info from Bob!
 
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You can if you want or you can space your meals out further and have them be bigger.

The biggest factor will be total intake, regardless of how you spread that throughout the day. Do what is easiest for you to stick to for the most part.
This ^
 
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I love it when The Solution posts foody stuff replies :yup:

OP, every 2 hours is veeery hard on the digestive tract and can actually be detrimental to growth if not done correctly. It can also lead to lethargy and poor gut symbiosis, among other possible undesirable side effects. As mentioned above, space it out a little more (3 - 4 hours) and focus on nutritional needs & caloric intake.

Keep a clean, optimally functioning gut, liver, pancreas & kidneys & you will get maximum benefit from your food intake, while providing your body with adequate time & resources to eliminate waste from all body functions. This will also bolster immune function & aid energy levels.
 

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