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MikeB · 05-29-07, 10:36 PM

Regular eating has beneficial effects on fasting lipid and postprandial insulin profiles and thermogenesis. AKA if you eat more infrequently it will fubar your blood sugar levels - if you've got high blood sugar levels your body stores fat. - Entrez PubMed

The irregular meal frequency appears to produce a degree of insulin resistance and higher fasting lipid profiles, which may indicate a deleterious effect on these cardiovascular risk factors. - Entrez PubMed

That's 5 minutes of searching, so although you came up with studies indicating metabolism changes weren't affected over the short term, there are studies showing that blood sugar is impacted by such a diet. In fact I used to be one of the people who used to be affected by irregular eating patterns and skipping breakfast causing dizziness, irratability and classic diabetic weight gain - all belly....

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MikeB BMI is for the BIRDS! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 959 Weight Statistics 10/1/2006 Start Date: 310 lb Start Weight: 214.5 lb Current Weight: 202 lb Goal Weight: -95.5 lb Weight Loss: 10/1/2007 Goal Date:	Re: Metabolism and meal frequency discussion Regular eating has beneficial effects on fasting lipid and postprandial insulin profiles and thermogenesis. AKA if you eat more infrequently it will fubar your blood sugar levels - if you've got high blood sugar levels your body stores fat. - Entrez PubMed The irregular meal frequency appears to produce a degree of insulin resistance and higher fasting lipid profiles, which may indicate a deleterious effect on these cardiovascular risk factors. - Entrez PubMed That's 5 minutes of searching, so although you came up with studies indicating metabolism changes weren't affected over the short term, there are studies showing that blood sugar is impacted by such a diet. In fact I used to be one of the people who used to be affected by irregular eating patterns and skipping breakfast causing dizziness, irratability and classic diabetic weight gain - all belly.... __________________ No reason to diet, subscribe to food services, have surgery or take diet pills. Learn to eat right, count calories and exercise. If 400+lb people on Biggest Loser can do it, so can you! Mike B 6'4" 39 yrs young Oct 1 2006 - 310 lbs 40%+ BF NEW LOW!!!** June 8th 2008 - 214.5lbs and dropping! I had the pain of regret for many years, I now proudly bear the pain of sacrifice. 189lbs LBM last tested Aug 1. 210lbs for 10% BF