Re: Why Diets Should be History (article)

From: MU (munospam_at_fastmail.fm)
Date: 08/11/04 

Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:23:26 -0400

>> It promotes overconsumption and runs opposite of the fact that hunger is a
>> necessary part of portion control.

On Sun, 08 Aug 2004 09:49:02 -0400, Rob wrote:

> 6 meals are part of many fitness diets. Mostly due to the belief that
> protein can¡t be stored.

The reason I hear most universally about multiple, daily eating schedules
is that it balances the need for carbs and thwarts hunger.

> These extra meals are usually pre-planned
> and/or pre-measured and not just a random snacking choice that could
> result in over consumption.

I would disagree. Eventually, when they get off those programs, and they
will, they will be left with a habit of continuous eating and running from
hunger. These are precursors to overconsumption.