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How often should you eat during the day?
Asked by emperial206

It is neither necessary to eat every two hours nor to stop eating at 6:00 PM.  As long as your calorie intake is less than your output, you can lose weight regardless of meal frequency.  In one day, you may choose to eat two, three, four, five, or more meals - it's a matter of preference.  The three-meal plan simply follows the body's natural tendency to feel hungry about five hours after the last meal. If you do choose to eat more frequently, then you must keep your meals very small.  The same hold true for eating after 6:00 - just stay within your calorie budget.

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