Those that advocate this style of eating/weight loss claim that when you snack frequently you don’t really feel hungry and your metabolism remains stable throughout the day, as does your blood sugar levels.  The end result is that if you eat healthy 6x/day, you’ll lose weight.

Now yes there will be those who argue this is the way to go and they’ve seen the results but…

Mmm I don’t think so….

Hear me out! (and yes disclaimer this is my own opinion based on my expertise and experience) Today,  I want to talk about the mindful concept of…

• Eat six meals /day and NEVER BE HUNGRY.

Seriously…why would you not allow your body to experience the sensation of hunger?

Hunger is not the enemy here. It’s not to be feared. Surprisingly, when you type ‘hunger” into Dr Google many of the articles that appear talk about hunger negatively…

• “10 Ways To Deal With Hunger”
• “How To Control It And Fight Cravings”
• “Always Hungry …5 Foods To Fill You Up?”

Our bodies are designed in such a way that we have physiological tools in place to ensure we function normally with the end goal of sustaining our fun, fabulous lives! (well I want your and my life to be that way…you and I deserve it!)

When thirsty…drink.

When tired…sleep.

When Hungry…eat.

You get the picture!

Hunger is a great thing. It is an amazing physiological tool that we possess to let us know our body needs to be refuelled.

So if you choose to eat 6x/day you are never allowing your body to operate as it was designed to do. You’re turning off various hormones ie hunger hormones, that are designed specifically to regulate your food intake.

When working with my clients who want to end their struggle with food and dieting once and for all, I explain that hunger should be your friend not your foe. It isn’t something that sends you into a tailspin. It is something you’re aware of and once you determine that is physical hunger not emotional hunger then…guess what?

You eat… healthily and mindfully.

When you discover how to eat mindfully, it has the beautiful benefit of reframing your relationship with food for the better… and yes you do eat less. And yes, if you’d like more evidence, research has shown when you eat mindfully, you begin to drop the kilos/pounds.

Another thing to contemplate is this…are you going to eat 6x/day forever?

Like nearly 99% of all diets, they don’t work! Because what happens when you go off this style of eating and resume your ‘normal’ way? It is more than likely the unwanted weight will return…sorry! Best you know that now before you attempt yet another diet…

And if you’d like scientific research to help convince you…

• There was a study done at the University of Ottawa and they found that when the recipients ate a low-calorie diet, there was no actually no difference found between the two groups – those that ate 6x/day Vs those that ate 3x/day.
• Another study found that eating 6x/day did not in fact end in boosted fat loss of calorie burning!
• And then Med.md explained a research review was done and they couldn’t come to any  conclusions about whether meal frequency helps or hurts with weight loss.

So if you’re considering eating 6x /day to drop the weight maybe just maybe, it’s time to reconsider…mindfully?

And what I do know is that nutrition is not an exact science and results vary due to every person’s unique bio-blueprint. Therefore, if  you’ve had a great experience with eating this way and getting the weight loss results please speak up  share it below…

Be Healthy, Happy & Amazing

Caroline x

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You may consider me a little rude asking that question? Or feel affronted?

My intention is not to do that at all. Let me explain…

I see it all the time with my new clients. They tell me they know what they should be eating, they know they should get off their toosh/backside and move their bodies but they just can’t get their heads in the right place to make it happen.

They know what to do, so why are they not doing it?

These women are smart, intelligent women. They have successful careers, they’re on committees, they parent children fabulously, they’re a partner, a wife, a mother, a sister a friend…

BUT, they’re also looking after everyone and everything else but themselves. They put their desire to change in the too hard basket.

Sound familiar?

Change does not have to be hard, it can be easy.

If however,  you continue to wait for it to happen, if you continue to wait for all your ducks to be lined up in a little row, if you continue to wait for it to be the perfect time….

If you continue to wait….

It won’t happen!

You are smart enough to change but I need to let you know that burst of motivation you might be waiting for is not coming, or if it does come, it may only be fleeting.

What I’ve discovered time and time again with my clients every time they went on yet another diet, it follows the same pattern.

They’re is a beginning where they commit to a new diet, then a period of success (though marred by feelings of restriction and deprivation), then there is the end where it all gets too hard, the results just aren’ t happening and they decide what’s the use or if they do have success which is wonderful, and they drop their unwanted kilos, it is fleeting because slowly and surely the weight creeps back on and sometimes just to add insult to injury,  more kilos than what they lost!

Not fair! But guess what’?

It’s not they’re fault…

And if this story rings true with you, it’s not your fault either.

Unless you know how to change successfully, unless you have the tools you need to support you, your mind is going to keep you stuck. It’s number one job is to keep you safe, to keep you doing exactly what you always do.

So what do you to change?

Next time you feel the impulse to make a positive change in your life, like dropping those unwanted kilos/pounds, do not hesitate, take one action towards achieving it. It doesn’t matter how small that step is, you may google something, you may ring a friend, you may call a coach, you may visit your doctor, you might clean all that crappy food out of your pantry and fridge…

Then take the next step again… with out hesitation.

The moment you hesitate you lose. You’ve heard the saying you snooze you lose? When you hesitate your mind will jump in and say ‘whoa…hold on there honey, let’s not be too crazy about this…’

• It’s all to hard
• You’ve done it before and look where that got you
• You’re stuck with this body
• You’re destined to have this menopausal muffin top
• Why is this time going to be different?

And then your moment for change is gone….

You, amazing one, reading my blog right here right now, are smart enought to make the changes in your life that you want. If dropping those unwanted kilos is on your agenda, then click here to discover the simplest way how but do me and more importantly yourself a big favour…

Just don’t hesitate!

Be Healthy, Happy & Amazing

Caroline xx

p.s  Discover how to drop those unwanted kilos and pounds here… we start September 3 🙂

Two years ago my answer would have been an absolute yes. No argument. End of discussion. And this is exactly what I told my clients to ensure they started the day ‘correctly’… turned on their metabolism, avoided brain fog and broke the fast their body was in overnight.

This is what I believed…

Now?

No breakfast is not a must for weight loss!

And furthermore, breakfast is not a must. Period.

Why the dramatic 180 degree turn?

I’ve read, researched and read some more.  Nutrition science is advancing incredibly fast each and everyday. We are learning so much more about our bodies, our brains, the effect of food, metabolism etc etc. New findings are being announced often because there is so much to discover and we now have the tools and the people to do so.

What I have been saying for quite some time however – definitely more than 2, more like the last 10 years – is that we ALL eat too much. Yes I appreciate this is a generalisation, but I am talking about the general population, not those at the pointy end of the spectrum.

Everything has been super-sized,  but our bodies simply do not need that much food.

You will discover this if you eat mindfully. When you truly eat mindfully you only eat when you’re actually physically hungry, not because the clock tells you its time to eat, or you’re bored, or you’re satisfying a craving or if you’re stuck in the habit rut.

And breakfast is my case in point.

This morning I woke, had a glass of water, went for a long walk and talk with a girlfriend, then by the time I got home and whipped myself up a yummy brunch it was 11am. Yes this is a photo of today’s breakfast.

I was genuinely hungry.  My tummy was rumbling and my combination of vegetables, healthy fats – avocado, egg and sesame, and healthy proteins – egg and avocado, ensure I’m satisfied and keep me going until late arvo. Then I’ll eat again – depending on what I feel like – probably a small greek yoghurt with some nuts as a snack…or not. I may just wait for dinner.

I will wait and listen to my body and it will happily tell me when I need to refuel…

Do you see how when you choose to eat mindfully you actually end up eating less?

Now I appreciate I’m working from home today so I have the luxury of prepping and eating food when I want to, and you don’t necessarily have this freedom in your workplace. But the rules and regulations in the work environment have changed considerably over the past few years, most are much more relaxed and can accommodate  people eating at times that suit them. Try it you may be pleasantly surprised.

If you want to discover how to eat mindfully you can grab my free Mindful Eating Guide here. And be excited because if you’ve only been eating breakfast because someone like the ‘old’ me had been telling you to…. ignore!  And may your first meal of the day be when you are actually hungry.

Be Healthy, Happy & Amazing!

Caroline x