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Eating 5 meals a day?
Well, I have been googling a lot lately about diet & excersize & have found that the "key" to good & faster weight loss is to eat 5 to 6 small meals a day. Now, I have to work, of course & I have kids & they are in activities. So, my question is...since most people don't have the time to eat like that, what can I replace those meals with so that I am still getting the same affect? Can I replace the meals with protien shakes & stuff like that? Thanks.
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Why wouldn't you have time to eat like that? Fact is that it's all about time management and being prepared ahead of time. Many a person has come to me with this same problem and after a while start to realize that if wanting a healthy lifestyle is truly a priority to them, then like anything else sacrifices have to be made and it just has to be squeezed in. When we go into something with the "Ok I'll try but Iam just way too busy" attitude then ultimately we find that we're going to fail and it becomes a burden over a necessity. Instead of watching that hour of TV, why not spend that time preparing the foods for your meals for the next few days? You'll be amazed at how healthy one can be on a tight budget and time schedule. Tupperware is a wonderful invention. How about going to sleep an hour earlier and waking up and exercising before you have to go about your day and its all out of the way. You're the most important person you have and if you don't take care of yourself then no one else will. That's what I have to say for that part.
Onto your question of meal replacement- yes protein drinks can be substituted for a meal when it truly needs to but don't become dependent on them.. they're called supplements for a reason. In fact protein powder can be used to make many things including ice creams, pudding, pancakes, shakes..it just takes experimentation. Why not make some pancakes out of oatflour, skim milk and protein powder with some sugar free syrup and eat them either as a meal or on the go when you need to bring the kids somewhere? plenty of fiber, protein and low Glycemic Index carbs to keep your insulin levels in check until you eat your next meal. So yes you DO have time to eat healthy and often, it's just a question of how you manage your schedule to fit the necessity in. Don't worry about getting enough information and making yourself an expert on nutrition and fitness, there's too much bad information out there as it is. Know the basics and that it only takes a little bit of knowledge and a whole lot of discipline. I have some meal ideas that I have come with if you are interested in them, feel free to leave me a message.
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Most definately you can do that and try maybe a cup of sunflower seeds and a yougurt..you know just something small like that. Thats what i do and i seems to work.
Hope i helped!
-Keosha
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A lot of people probably eat like this without realizing it. Protein shakes are fine, as long as your dont have them for ALL your meals (obviously). Snacks like fruit, yogurt, granola bars, cut-up vegetables, et cetera, you probably already have in the house. These are perfect for a healthy snack/mini-meal in between breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Take them in a cooler or your purse when you're in the car, at work, or out somewhere with the kids, and you're covered.
hope I helped!
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