Sport Eating small meals is impossible, help!
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Can't or can't put in the necessary effort to? I think you may be misunderstanding what is meant by a meal. Seriously, a meal doesn't have to be a 'sit down to a hot plate of food' event. A meal may simply be a chicken breast chopped and wrapped in lettuce with some veggies for example. It may just be a protein shake or a sandwich.
I used to think it would be really hard with work etc. to manage 6 meals a day but, I have found the key to this for me is preparation. I cook most of my food 3 days in advance and then just heat it up or, if I'm out and about, eat it cold. Tupperware tubs and plastic zipbags are your friends
Good luck.
That's a big issue with students. High schools, unlike, colleges and jobs, can be pretty dang strict about eating during non-lunch time, and many don't have access to microwaves.
When I was in high school, we didn't have access to any microwaves. On top of that, assuming some teacher didn't decide to be an a*s if they saw someone eating in the hallway between classes, we had 5 minutes to get our stuff, and get to the next class - so eating in between was next to impossible anyways.
That wasn't an issue for me then, since I wasn't worried about fitness at the time. But I can remember how impossible that would seem.
I think it's a good idea to get your meals equally spaced and equally divided throughout the day, but we also have to balance what is ideal with what is realistic. If you eat breakfast before, lunch during, a "meal" when you get home, and then dinner - that's 4, not horribly unevenly spaced, meals. That should be fine.
When I was in high school, we didn't have access to any microwaves. On top of that, assuming some teacher didn't decide to be an a*s if they saw someone eating in the hallway between classes, we had 5 minutes to get our stuff, and get to the next class - so eating in between was next to impossible anyways.
That wasn't an issue for me then, since I wasn't worried about fitness at the time. But I can remember how impossible that would seem.
I think it's a good idea to get your meals equally spaced and equally divided throughout the day, but we also have to balance what is ideal with what is realistic. If you eat breakfast before, lunch during, a "meal" when you get home, and then dinner - that's 4, not horribly unevenly spaced, meals. That should be fine.
I can see you may have a point (its been a while since I was in an educational establishment )but, it can't be impossible to eat during the school day surely? Microwaves aren't necessary if you don't mind eating your food cold and your 'meals' during the day can be quick meals, maybe some kind of homemade smoothie perhaps, or some fruit? Homemade protein bars are pretty good for when you're caught short or have very little time.
There is also no need to eat the meals at exactly a certain time - I usually give myself a 1hr window in which to eat, otherwise I would be forever worried about the time.
)but, it can't be impossible to eat during the school day surely? Microwaves aren't necessary if you don't mind eating your food cold and your 'meals' during the day can be quick meals, maybe some kind of homemade smoothie perhaps, or some fruit? Homemade protein bars are pretty good for when you're caught short or have very little time.There is also no need to eat the meals at exactly a certain time - I usually give myself a 1hr window in which to eat, otherwise I would be forever worried about the time.
Thats true. I say just break the rules. Eat snacks out of your locker between classes. Whatever it takes. If you get caught....... well.... the repercussions for having food are really not that bad.
That and it will make for good stories later on. I used to challenge myself by trying all sorts of creative ways to get food.
There are always teachers that will give you a bathroom pass. Take it, go to your locker, chomp something down quick, back to class.... "Man, I am REALLY relieved. I needed that!!!"
I also had the type of personality teachers liked. If they like you, you will get away with more than the average student.
I would get detention a lot, simply because the teacher in charge of detention liked me and would let me serve it out in the weight room.
Just some "food" for thought.
This is a short answer: If your schedule prevents you from eating more than 3 meals per day---dont stress yourself out over it.
The reasons behind "frequency" meals are FAR LESS in the "Importance-O-Meter" than the almighty, all powerful, end of the day caloric equation AND nutrient consumption.
Eat 3 meals per day and make sure these fit your caloric needs and are within your goals you seek, and you will be just fine.
However, if you choose to eat more. Pack some quick fix nutritionally dense meals with you (the locker idea was a great suggestion).
ROCK ON!........
Try adding a sport to the mix. I have a whey protein shake for the morning. Since school lunches suck I have a bunch of milk. (and this is like 5 hours later) and then football when I come home its 7 and then I just binge on anything I can get my hands on. On top of that I'm injured and can't workout. So it could be worse..
Eat as many meals as you can possibly fit into your schedule. No matter if it is 3 or 12, hit your target calories.
Good protein will run about about 20$ for a 2.2 or 2.5 lb tub.
I am sure there are others on the forum who have found good prices at other online stores. That is just where I happen to shop.
GNC is a gigantic rip off. You will find that most things they sell you can get for about half the price online.
I am sure there are others on the forum who have found good prices at other online stores. That is just where I happen to shop.
GNC is a gigantic rip off. You will find that most things they sell you can get for about half the price online.
Eating small meals is essential to keeping your metabolism up. I try to eat about every 4 hours. For example, I'll have breakfast (oatmeal & yogurt) then a piece of fruit in between lunch and breakfast. Then for lunch I'll have lean meat with something like carbs/veggies. Then I'll have my pre-workout snack such as almonds for energy. Then I'll have dinner, which consists of protein/veggies/carbs. maintaining a healthy caloric input is a must, and make sure to keep up with this habit if you want to see your metabolism sky rocket. If you eat larger meals, your body is storing unnecessary foods. your blood sugar will increase/decrease...but by eating frequently and smaller portions, you are stabilizing these levels and allowing your body to constantly burn.
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I found GNC protein to be delicious! I got chocolate caramel flavor.. it's great. That with a banana and water mixed in a blender is a great combo.
I have tried strawberry, vanilla, and cookies and cream from there too and that stuff DOES taste really bad.
I don't buy from GNC anymore though because of the high prices.
I have tried strawberry, vanilla, and cookies and cream from there too and that stuff DOES taste really bad.
I don't buy from GNC anymore though because of the high prices.