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It was once thought that eating 6-8 meals per day was better than eating 3-4 larger meals. The theory was that eating more frequently increased your metabolism. However, based on the latest evidence, we know that it’s not the number of meals but the total amount of calories you consume in a day which determines if you lose weight. In fact, eating fewer meals may leave you feeling less satisfied and cause you to eat more, which could lead to weight gain. Bottom Line: The numbe

How much protein should I eat to lose fat? The amount of protein you need each day to maximize fat loss and minimize lean muscle mass loss, depends on your body composition and level of physical activity. For athletes and people who are already relatively lean, consuming 2.3–3.1 g/kg or 1.00–1.41 g/lb of protein each day can help minimize muscle loss and maximize fat loss. Overweight or obese people should aim for 1.2–1.5 g/kg or 0.54–0.68 g/lb of protein each day. References