10/29/2025
Let’s clear up a common myth about meal frequency ⏰🍽️
If avoiding blood sugar spikes was the magic key to fat loss, then eating fewer meals would clearly show better results... but research says otherwise.
👉 In a calorie deficit, the number of meals you eat doesn’t significantly affect body composition or weight loss outcomes (Schoenfeld 2015, Bellisle 1997, Hutchison 2016).
👉 Studies also show body weight, composition, and lipid profiles remain unchanged regardless of how many meals you eat as long as total calories and nutrition are balanced (Yildiran & Mercanligil 2019).
👉 Some people prefer fewer meals because it helps with appetite control, but ultimately, it comes down to personal preference (Munsters 2012, Holmstrup 2010, Jakubowicz 2019).
💡Bottom line:
Focus on your total calories, macros, and consistency not how many times you eat. Choose a meal frequency that fits your lifestyle and goals.
If you want to learn about protein timing and how to maximize lean muscle growth, check out this research-based guide:
🔗 www.mauiathletics.com/meal-frequency/
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