So you want to eat five times a day to lose weight. It’s true that eating small meals throughout the day will boost your overall metabolism, but the problem is that it’s easy to make excuses like “I don’t know what to eat or how I’m supposed to find the time to make all that food.” . Consider this. When you go more than 3 hours without eating, your body goes into starvation mode. In other words, your body starts burning muscle for energy instead of fat and when you finally get down to eating; your body will store a good portion of that food as fat because it doesn’t know when it will eat again. If you want to prevent this from happening, you have to make your body think that there is always food available so that it doesn’t have to store fat.
Eating five times a day may seem like a lot of work at first, but the thing to remember is that you don’t have to cook five meals a day. I recommend sticking to simple things for breakfast and dinner, most of the time you’re going to be eating these meals at home anyway. So the only thing you need to worry about is packing lunch and a couple of snacks while you’re out for the day. The key to accomplishing this seemingly impossible task of speeding up your metabolism is to make it convenient. You’re going to have to get a little organized in the kitchen and you’ll need a few essentials to make it easier.
Get yourself a decent lunch box or bag, one that is insulated. Get some Tupperware or plastic storage containers and Ziploc bags. I find having things like a rice cooker, countertop style electric grill, and blender are essential. Having a protein shake for breakfast or dinner a few times a week is a good way to hit the mark in terms of maintaining a good balance of nutrients and calories.
keep it simple Eat cereal or oatmeal for breakfast. Yogurt and granola or eggs and toast are quick and easy in the morning. Lunch can be a sandwich and a piece of fruit or a salad with chicken breast. These are pretty easy to make in the morning right before you head out the door. Snacks can be as easy as yogurt and a banana, or an apple and some cashews. Crackers and cheese are also convenient.
What you will need:
• A lunch box
• Cold compresses
• Plastic containers to store food
• Water bottles
• A tabletop electric grill
• A small rice cooker
• A blender
To do:
• Literally empty out the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry.
• Make a menu.
• Make a shopping list for your menu.
• Go to the grocery store.
• Stock your kitchen with whatever you plan to eat that week.
• Then every morning when you wake up, eat breakfast and pack your lunch box.
• Keep your meals and snacks simple.
• Be sure to keep an eye on the clock and eat every three hours. Don’t wait until you’re hungry; eat before you are hungry.
• Then when you get home, make dinner. Don’t forget to empty and clean your lunch box and leave it ready for the next day.
Conclusion:
This strategy will help you increase your metabolism and help you maintain your energy levels throughout the day. You are conditioning your body to burn fat instead of muscle for energy. Constant eating tells your body that there is no crisis, so there is no reason to store fat. You’ll also be able to avoid eating out, which can be costly if you try to eat five meals a day. Experiment with different foods. Remember to go for convenience and keep it simple.
