Are there 6 meals that you can eat every day

[dxkj]

Snack

Breakfast

Snack

Lunch

Snack

Dinner


Each "meal" being about 1/6th of your caloric intake. Just wondering if there is a set diet that can provide enough of your needs to have the same thing day after day. If so, any suggestions?

 

[jagec]

Even if there was, why would you WANT to?

 

[Xyclone]

Yes! Whey protein shakes can be substitued for smaller "snack meals." Eating 6 meals a day is definitely good for you (metabolism goes up because insulin is not spiking/dropping).

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Xyclone
Eating 6 meals a day is definitely good for you (metabolism goes up because insulin is not spiking/dropping).

Except for how suicidally depressing it is.

I would also argue that there will always be some trace vitamins or minerals which you will be lacking if you're only eating one thing every day for weeks.

 

[mb]

I do it. It's very easy.
Here's just a sample:

Breakfast:
1 packet of reduced sugar instant oatmeal w/ water: 120 calories
1 cup (12oz) black tea or coffee, sweetened with splenda depending on kind: 0-20 calories?
1 multi vitamin

Snack:
Banana or apple: ~110 calories
12oz Soymilk: 165

Lunch:
Sammich: two slices of whole wheat bread: 140 calories
2oz turkey: 60 calories
2oz roast beef: 60 calories
1 slice cheese: 50-60 calories
Total ~310-320 calories

Snack: could be a serving of oatmeal.. fruit.. piece of toast w/ cheese... chicken tenderloins.. something 120-200 calories.

Dinner: 6oz Turkey breast cutlet 165 calories
Random veggies: 150 calories
12oz soymilk: 165 calories

Snack: Something between 150-200 calories

It's not split evenly but it works. I also drink a lot of water through out the day. StarKist Tuna Creations are great after workouts.. 175 calories and 65g protein.

 

[Cdubneeddeal]

Originally posted by: jagec

Originally posted by: Xyclone
Eating 6 meals a day is definitely good for you (metabolism goes up because insulin is not spiking/dropping).

Except for how suicidally depressing it is.

I would also argue that there will always be some trace vitamins or minerals which you will be lacking if you're only eating one thing every day for weeks.

But you should be switching up your breakfast, lunch, and dinner though.

 

[iamaelephant]

I eat 5 - 6 nutritional meals a day, totaly calories 1800 - 2000. It's definately possible and very good for you.

 

[edro]

Breakfast - Protein Shake + Oatmeal

Snack - 1st 1/2 Pint Low Fat Cottage Cheese + Pineapple

Lunch - Grilled Chicken Sandwich + fruit or vegetable

Snack - Can of Tuna + Light Mayo + Relish + Crackers

Dinner - Any Lean Meat + Bread + Vegetables

Snack - 2nd 1/2 Pint Low Fat Cottage Cheese + Pineapple

 

[destrekor]

im slowly getting into a more than 3 meal thing

on monday, wednesday, and friday.. it typically is:
(before PT)-glass of instant breakfast, and a yogurt breakfast bar
(after PT) - changes up, but sometimes some eggs, french toast, cereal, or some combination of similarity.. also a protein + strawberry and banana smoothie
lunch - club sub (turkey, ham, american cheese, untoasted cold sub bread)
snack - not every day, but say, a 100calorie pack of oreos, or some chips (baked lays), or recently some crackers with pumpkin or apple butter on them
dinner - this is where the variations come in.. since im in a dorm at college, im dealin with meal plans, what others want, etc etc.. could be oven-fired pizza, pasta, a club sub if i didn't have that for lunch
before bed: protein smoothie (this may change, as i only have whey and i need to go buy soy protein, and then i might just drink that with milk instead of making another smoothie.. easier on the wallet since i gotta buy the fruit and concentrates.)

 

[j00fek]

breakfast

lunch

dinner

 

[forfor]

My diet:

7:00 am: Real Oatmeal + honey
10:00am: Protein Shake
13:00pm: Some sort of turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread + mini salad
16:00pm: Protein Shake
19:00pm: Some sort of grilled Steak/Chicken/Fish + steamed veggies + salad
22:00pm: Slow release protein shake

I usually snack on carrots during the day... maybe 5-6 of them a day.

 

[chairbornrangerx]

for between meal snacks, nuts and fruits are the best thing you can ever eat. Fish for some of the main meals are best because of omega 3. Oatmeal for breakfast is great too, put different fruits in it to spice it up, like bananas or strawberries. Avoid high fructose corn syrup like the plague.

 

[Kaido]

Yeah, I just started doing that. Just divide you meals up into 2 portions. For example, if you make a sandwich, eat half the sandwich and half an apple. A few hours later, eat the other half of the sandwich and apple.

 

[vi edit]

My day typically looks like this:

Breakfast @ 7:00:
Whey shake (200 calories)
Oatmeal (150 calories)

2nd breakfast @ 9:00:
Fat free yogurt and pineapple (200 calories)

1st lunch @ 11:30:
Salad & baked chips (250 calories)

2nd lunch @ 12:30:
Microwave meal (under 400 calories)

Snack @ 3:00:
Powerbar (220 calories)

Workout @ 5:00

Whey shake @ 6:00
(200 calories)

Dinner @ 6:30
Usually lean meats and whole grains of some sort and a veggie side
(500 calories)

And then I'll usually have a beer or glass of wine at some point at night and maybe a small bowl of ice cream or a snack size candy bar for another 300 calories.

I'm under 2500 for the day including the binge food at night. I'm taking in over 140 grams of protein and over 30 grams of fiber a day. A good balance of carbs too.

 

[CU]

How about less than 3 meals a day.
No breakfast
lunch @ 12:00: ham and cheese sandwitch, lance crackers, granola bar or nutrigrain bar
dinner @ 6:00: just about anything, pizzia, chicken, subs, salad, whatever I want.
I have heard serveral smaller meals are better for you, but I am rarely sick (no sick doctor visit in 10+ years) and I have a desirable BMI. So, I guess it works for me. Plus I hate wasting time eating.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: CU
How about less than 3 meals a day.
No breakfast
lunch @ 12:00: ham and cheese sandwitch, lance crackers, granola bar or nutrigrain bar
dinner @ 6:00: just about anything, pizzia, chicken, subs, salad, whatever I want.
I have heard serveral smaller meals are better for you, but I am rarely sick (no sick doctor visit in 10+ years) and I have a desirable BMI. So, I guess it works for me. Plus I hate wasting time eating.

whats your height and weight if i may ask? do you have any muscle mass to speak of?
breakfast is a good, almost essential meal. skipping it means your metabolism is stuck at a low gear until lunch, which also will mean you're body will be eating itself until that point. a great thing to do is get protein in you (best would be soy protein) before you go to bed, providing protein for your body to use while you rest, limiting your body eating itself.

 

[CU]

I am 5'10", weight 145, and my age is 28 if it matters. As for muscle mass. I don't really know. I am by no means a body builder, but I would not say I am weak either. Why is your body eating itself bad? That is what fat is for right. I probably do get enough protein. My dinner is pretty large and I eat alot of meat then. I don't eat many vegies though.

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: CU
How about less than 3 meals a day.
No breakfast
lunch @ 12:00: ham and cheese sandwitch, lance crackers, granola bar or nutrigrain bar
dinner @ 6:00: just about anything, pizzia, chicken, subs, salad, whatever I want.
I have heard serveral smaller meals are better for you, but I am rarely sick (no sick doctor visit in 10+ years) and I have a desirable BMI. So, I guess it works for me. Plus I hate wasting time eating.

whats your height and weight if i may ask? do you have any muscle mass to speak of?
breakfast is a good, almost essential meal. skipping it means your metabolism is stuck at a low gear until lunch, which also will mean you're body will be eating itself until that point. a great thing to do is get protein in you (best would be soy protein) before you go to bed, providing protein for your body to use while you rest, limiting your body eating itself.

Actually, in addition to his body using muscle as energy sources, his body would most likely go into "self defense" mode, and store fat. The human body is more intelligent that many people think; if you starve your body, it will begin storing fat, for those "tough times" when you go starving yourself. You eventually have a metabolic rate that extremely low.

 

[HN]

here's my usual rundown (give or take ~15-30minutes)

8:00am - cereal w/ non-fat milk, cup o' coffee

10:00am - trail mix (you know those small rice bowls? about that size)

12:00pm - lunch usually deli meat sandwich, salad w/ chicken breast, or leftover dinner (see below), 2nd cup o' coffee

2:00pm - trail mix, same portion again

4:00pm - apple or banana or yogurt

6:00pm - slice of whole wheat bread & natural peanut butter

Gym / jog

8:00pm - dinner, usually fish, chicken, or lean beef as main course and some salad. i've cut out white rice (not so easy as i'm vietnamese )

 

[BobDaMenkey]

Something I was told by a customer for a good meal replacement. I gave it a try and have to say it was pretty darn good.

Make some oatmeal. The typical small serving. Toss it in a blender, add a few ice cubes, a bannana and a scoup of your favorite whey protien(Chocolate or Straberry for the yum), and blend until there are no more chunks.

It's probably going to tip you up to 400+ calories though. But pretty darn good.

 

[Syringer]

1. Buy a pizza with 8 slices
2. Eat one slice every 2 hours
3. Gain wait!

Weight a minute..

 

[WhiteKnight]

Try the forums at bodybuilding.com, in the nutrition section. My typical eating is:

0530 - Wake
0645 - Arrive at work
0700 - Breakfast (usually oatmeal with peanut butter)
1000 - Snack (1/2 protein shake with some more peanut butter)
1230 - Lunch (varies)
1500 - Snack (1/2 protein shake, cottage cheese)
1700 - Arrive at home, workout
1830 - Post workout (full protein shake with ground oats)
1930 or 2000 - Dinner (varies)

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: BobDaMenkey
Something I was told by a customer for a good meal replacement. I gave it a try and have to say it was pretty darn good.

Make some oatmeal. The typical small serving. Toss it in a blender, add a few ice cubes, a bannana and a scoup of your favorite whey protien(Chocolate or Straberry for the yum), and blend until there are no more chunks.

It's probably going to tip you up to 400+ calories though. But pretty darn good.

Its even better if you don't cook the oatmeal.. Just throw it in there dry with the rest of the ingredients and enjoy!

 

[Tiamat]

This is what I usually have daily for meals:

1. Granola Bar
2. 2 Bowls of Cereal (Basic 4, Honey nut cherios) w/ whole milk
3. 1/2 cup uncooked rice cooked, 1cup veggies, 4oz steak or chicken breast
4. Fruit (usually banana)
5. Wendy's spicy chicken combo
6. Granola Bar
7. 10oz Steak (NYstrip or Ribeye) or 10oz chicken breasts w/ 1.5 cup uncooked rice cooked, 2 bell peppers steamed in vermouth, can of french cut beans, can of nibblets corn, 2 cups of either milk, water, beer, gin&tonic, Scotch and coke etc.

8. 1 bowl of cereal w/ whole milk before I go to sleep.

Weekly food costs: $150
Still not gaining weight

But the doc says im healthy and says I should eat more fruit, but I cant afford any more

 

[SViper]

My typical daily diet:

6:30am - wake up
6:45am - Breakfast: 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 banana (chopped and in the oatmeal) (~400 calories)
10:00am - Midmorning Snack - 1 yogurt, 1 granola bar (~300 calories)
12:00pm - Lunch - Ham and cheese sandwich, bag of chips, fruit grain bar (~600 calories)
3:00pm - Mid-evening snack - 1 yogurt, 1 granola bar (~300 calories)
5:30pm - Dinner - Healthy Choice dinner (270-330 calories)
7:00pm - Gym Workout
8:30pm - Late Snack - Strawberry and whey protein shake (~300 calories)

Total calories ~ 2200

I'm currently 23, 6'2" and 195 lbs.