Comments on: Eating More Meals Does NOT Speed Up Your Metabolism II http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/ Intermittent Feeding & Fasting for a Lean Lifestyle Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:45:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: August 26, 2011 | Simply Sidney http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-3998 August 26, 2011 | Simply Sidney Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:39:22 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-3998 [...] with looking for information about metabolism and I actually learned a few things.  According to The IF Life we do not actually raise our metabolism by eating small more frequent meals.  They’ve [...] [...] with looking for information about metabolism and I actually learned a few things.  According to The IF Life we do not actually raise our metabolism by eating small more frequent meals.  They’ve [...]

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]]> By: Eating More Meals Does NOT Speed Up Your Metabolism : Fitness Spotlight http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1951 Eating More Meals Does NOT Speed Up Your Metabolism : Fitness Spotlight Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:46:20 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1951 [...] If you enjoyed this be sure to read Part II of this series here for more info and commentary about this important [...] [...] If you enjoyed this be sure to read Part II of this series here for more info and commentary about this important [...]

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]]> By: Need some advice on slimming down a bit. - Page 5 - Sportbikes.net http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1950 Need some advice on slimming down a bit. - Page 5 - Sportbikes.net Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:36:40 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1950 [...] [...] [...] [...]

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1949 Mike OD Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:25:27 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1949 @Frank - Try adding in more calories esp with healthy fats from whole eggs, nuts, olive oil, butter, etc. Of course stay away from processed foods and sugar (as that won't help in lean bodyweight recomposition). Low calories too often will just make the body adapt and regulate down for survival reasons. @Frank – Try adding in more calories esp with healthy fats from whole eggs, nuts, olive oil, butter, etc. Of course stay away from processed foods and sugar (as that won’t help in lean bodyweight recomposition). Low calories too often will just make the body adapt and regulate down for survival reasons.

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]]> By: Frank DeLeo http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1948 Frank DeLeo Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:30:05 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1948 Thanks Mike, No, it is not around my middle, it is all over. In fact many people don't think I need to lose weight. Key word you mentioned in your reply is maintenance.....that is the big problem with me. I have to force myself to try to have 1800 calories a day. I have stated before I'm 53, 5'7" and "THEY" say I should have that many calories every day or I will go into starvation mode. I ate pretty lousy most of my life and that probably is the problem with me now. I feel great, I can push myself very hard. When I burst train I use a heart rate monitor and I go for 1 min at 80 to 90%. I have no intention of giving up, I just don't know where to turn. Once again , I truly like what I read on here and feel that I should be getting results. Am I the only one of your readers with this issue? I have heard the old saying from many people that say....that's the way your body wants to be. I want to lose 30 pounds and that is what I will do. I don't know how long or what it will take, but I will do it. I just look for the best way, (not the easy way) to do it while staying healthy. Sorry that this is a long letter. Thanks again. Frank Thanks Mike,
No, it is not around my middle, it is all over. In fact many people don’t think I need to lose weight. Key word you mentioned in your reply is maintenance…..that is the big problem with me. I have to force myself to try to have 1800 calories a day. I have stated before I’m 53, 5’7″ and “THEY” say I should have that many calories every day or I will go into starvation mode. I ate pretty lousy most of my life and that probably is the problem with me now. I feel great, I can push myself very hard. When I burst train I use a heart rate monitor and I go for 1 min at 80 to 90%. I have no intention of giving up, I just don’t know where to turn. Once again , I truly like what I read on here and feel that I should be getting results. Am I the only one of your readers with this issue?
I have heard the old saying from many people that say….that’s the way your body wants to be. I want to lose 30 pounds and that is what I will do. I don’t know how long or what it will take, but I will do it. I just look for the best way, (not the easy way) to do it while staying healthy.
Sorry that this is a long letter.

Thanks again.

Frank

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1947 Mike OD Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:20:38 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1947 @Frank - Is the weight gain around your middle? If so, your body may be overstressed (which can come from excess exercise, low calories too often, stress at work, lack of sleep, etc...). Don't look as anything as "failing" as you are learning more about what may "not" work, and that is just one step closer to knowing what will. Very few get it right the first time....or second. More fasting is not the answer, and at this point to make sure your body isn't overly stressed I would say go back to normal eating this week (no IF) and keep your calories around maintenance. See how your body responds and then add back in the IF again the next week. Sometimes we all need some time off, it's just knowing how to listen to your body and give it what it needs. @Frank – Is the weight gain around your middle? If so, your body may be overstressed (which can come from excess exercise, low calories too often, stress at work, lack of sleep, etc…). Don’t look as anything as “failing” as you are learning more about what may “not” work, and that is just one step closer to knowing what will. Very few get it right the first time….or second. More fasting is not the answer, and at this point to make sure your body isn’t overly stressed I would say go back to normal eating this week (no IF) and keep your calories around maintenance. See how your body responds and then add back in the IF again the next week. Sometimes we all need some time off, it’s just knowing how to listen to your body and give it what it needs.

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1946 Mike OD Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:08:35 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1946 @David: Great story! Thanks for sharing your personal experiences. I agree, suffering and starvation is not the goal and people should start slow and progress. @David: Great story! Thanks for sharing your personal experiences. I agree, suffering and starvation is not the goal and people should start slow and progress.

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]]> By: David Nyman http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1945 David Nyman Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:41:11 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1945 Hi Here's a long-term report from the front. I've been eating mostly in what you call a compressed window for much of the last decade - these days the window is generally two hours or less, which is as long as it takes me to eat as much as I need or want. Initially I used this method to lose about 30 lbs; now I use it to maintain at about 160 lbs and 8% body fat. I've worked out in some fashion for most of my life, using a variety of approaches, especially HeavyHands outdoor sessions in all weathers, much of it HIIT-based these days, and some bodyweight moves to fill in the gaps. I also hike, bike and ski, typically on the same IF regime. At pushing 60 my max heart-rate is 185 and my resting pulse is 42. I find that maintaining on this WOE is basically as straightforward as the initial fat loss was. I don't formally count calories, carbs, or indeed anything else although I do instinctively avoid refined or artificial foods, sugars etc (just as mum told me) and try to eat as fresh, natural and tasty as possible. If calories in or out deviate significantly for long enough to affect my weight, I just adjust down for long enough to re-balance. I find that my experience mirrors a lot of what you say, especially on the issue of appetite (which isn't a problem at all as long as I don't start snacking during the day) and also on energy and work capacity, which I find to be very well supported by this regime. Adaptation seems to be the key, and people should in my view get into this approach by degrees - say by gradually pushing their break-fasts backwards, to allow their metabolisms time to adjust. Suffering isn't necessary (although of course some temperaments may prefer it!). Anyway, that's my two-pennyworth. Keep up the good work! David Hi

Here’s a long-term report from the front. I’ve been eating mostly in what you call a compressed window for much of the last decade – these days the window is generally two hours or less, which is as long as it takes me to eat as much as I need or want. Initially I used this method to lose about 30 lbs; now I use it to maintain at about 160 lbs and 8% body fat. I’ve worked out in some fashion for most of my life, using a variety of approaches, especially HeavyHands outdoor sessions in all weathers, much of it HIIT-based these days, and some bodyweight moves to fill in the gaps. I also hike, bike and ski, typically on the same IF regime. At pushing 60 my max heart-rate is 185 and my resting pulse is 42.

I find that maintaining on this WOE is basically as straightforward as the initial fat loss was. I don’t formally count calories, carbs, or indeed anything else although I do instinctively avoid refined or artificial foods, sugars etc (just as mum told me) and try to eat as fresh, natural and tasty as possible. If calories in or out deviate significantly for long enough to affect my weight, I just adjust down for long enough to re-balance. I find that my experience mirrors a lot of what you say, especially on the issue of appetite (which isn’t a problem at all as long as I don’t start snacking during the day) and also on energy and work capacity, which I find to be very well supported by this regime. Adaptation seems to be the key, and people should in my view get into this approach by degrees – say by gradually pushing their break-fasts backwards, to allow their metabolisms time to adjust. Suffering isn’t necessary (although of course some temperaments may prefer it!).

Anyway, that’s my two-pennyworth. Keep up the good work!

David

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]]> By: Frank DeLeo http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1944 Frank DeLeo Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:28:36 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1944 Thanks Mike, I'm just trying to get an idea of the minimum amount of clalories for the feed day. If I should have roughly 1800 a day in the window, is that enough to fast for 24 hrs. then do the same thing every day? It's easy for me to do but it's not working. That is why I would like to know the lowest amount and not slow down the metabolism. I'm very frustrated because I'm trying so hard with this and failing. (gained 3 lbs. since the last letter I wrote to you). I love reading the comments and your answers to all of these people. What is it with me? Losing battle. Should I try fasting 36 hrs. and more calories, 48 hrs.? I will do it if that's what it takes Thanks again, Frank Thanks Mike,
I’m just trying to get an idea of the minimum amount of clalories for the feed day.
If I should have roughly 1800 a day in the window, is that enough to fast for 24 hrs. then do the same thing every day? It’s easy for me to do but it’s not working.
That is why I would like to know the lowest amount and not slow down the metabolism. I’m very frustrated because I’m trying so hard with this and failing.
(gained 3 lbs. since the last letter I wrote to you). I love reading the comments and your answers to all of these people. What is it with me? Losing battle.
Should I try fasting 36 hrs. and more calories, 48 hrs.? I will do it if that’s what it takes
Thanks again,

Frank

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]]> By: Mike OD http://www.theiflife.com/eating-more-meals-does-not-speed-up-your-metabolism-part-ii/comment-page-2/#comment-1943 Mike OD Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:40:31 +0000 http://www.fitnessspotlight.com/?p=642#comment-1943 @Frank - IF is not about going days without food nor starving, just temporary eating windows on certain days. If you add it in a couple times a week it will help improve your glucose metabolism (fasting insulin, insulin sensitivity) and allow you to be a better fat burning machine. You will still need to control calories on average, as IF doesn't give a pass for a person to overeat especially on foods that will not help your glucose metabolism (sugars). You may also want to check out the free IF ebooks I wrote at www.theiflife.com to give lots more detail and info. I should also have a new program outline very soon through there as well with more specifics. @Frank – IF is not about going days without food nor starving, just temporary eating windows on certain days. If you add it in a couple times a week it will help improve your glucose metabolism (fasting insulin, insulin sensitivity) and allow you to be a better fat burning machine. You will still need to control calories on average, as IF doesn’t give a pass for a person to overeat especially on foods that will not help your glucose metabolism (sugars).

You may also want to check out the free IF ebooks I wrote at http://www.theiflife.com to give lots more detail and info. I should also have a new program outline very soon through there as well with more specifics.

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