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Originally posted by MrVulps
At the moment I'm just focusing on losing weight. I do cardio maybe one to one and a half hours everyday in the morning - usually on the cross trainer + skipping. I don't think the 6 meal thing counts as dieting so I'll answer no to that question though I guess you technically eat less.
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The 6-8 eating plan is great and is the perfect way to maintain or lose weight. The meals should be eaten every 2-3 hours, and if I may add try to avoid eating high-carb foods after 8pm (the time when the metabolism starts to slow down). We try to focus on lots of protein filled foods and foods with high nutritional value (low-gi). Here's an example:
8AM - Porridge with skin milk
10-11AM - A few pieces of fruit (try fruits with different colours. The more the variation in colour the different types of nutrients are within the fruits you are eating)
12-1PM - Chicken/Turkey/Tuna sandwich with a side of salad
2-4PM - A bowl of cereal/Handful of nuts and dried fruit
5-6PM - A glass of skim milk with a small tub of yogurt
6-7PM - Stir fry preferably with brown rice and lots of steamed vegetables. Or perhaps pasta (preferably wholegrain pasta) with a side of salad.
*Note: it's not always easy to stick to a plan like this. And it's important to be flexible. Allow yourself a cheat snack once a while but be sure to remain focused on your weight loss targets. If you don't have goals, make them. Set them realistically and do everything in your power to make them happen.