Are YOU eating atleast 6 meals a day?

A couple of weeks ago I tweeted on how it was important for every individual to eat at least 6 meals a day. The reason this is so important is because it helps to keep your metabolism elevated and for those that are looking for a fat loss program or a health and fitness routine this will definitely benefit you. Eating at least 6 meals a day not only helps your metabolism but it is sure to provide the body with those daily nutrients that are needed which include amino acids from foods that contain protein. I am aware that the hardest part is eating 6 meals a day and some may think that this is too much but it is just enough especially if you break it down during the day and also have small portioned meals, rather than larger portions.

If your life is anything like mine, you don't know where to find the time to eat 6 meals better yet 2, right? I juggle work, school, church and the gym.. Trust me if I can find the time so can YOU! So how? Well this is how I break it down: breakfast, lunch and dinner with a snack in between each meal. (see the example below on what I like to eat)

1.) 8 am Breakfast : Nutella on whole wheat round or Muffin/ Cup of almond milk. (You can also add a fruit.)

2.) 10 am Snack: Pretzels, Peanut butter crackers (6 pack) or a fruit / Bottled water

3.) 1 pm Lunch: Leftovers from the night before or a turkey sandwich on wheat with kettle cooked chips/Green tea

4.) 3 pm Snack: Carrots and ranch (only 1 tablespoon of dressing) or Naked smoothie/ Bottled water

5.) 5 pm Dinner: Steamed veggies or salad/ Green tea

6.) 7 pm Snack: Graham crackers and Nutella (2 sheets) or strawberry shortcake (only 100 calories, see past FB pictures)/ Cup of almond milk

As you can see from the example above these meals are small portions and they are also very convenient. We live in a world where we would much rather have a meal in less than 5 minutes, well now you have it minus all the calories, oils and fat from fast food joints. Just take the time out to prepare these meals the night before and it makes it much easier on your schedule, diet and pockets.

I hope that this blog on eating at least 6 meals a day was knowledgeable and that it changes your eating habits sooner than later.

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Yolanda!