PPW3 Habit 1: Eat Every 3-4 Hours

Eating every 3 to 4 hours is not magic, but there are very compelling reasons why this is a good idea.

• Eating regularly can help stabilize blood sugar. Ever gone 6 or 7 hours without eating and then be ravenously hungry? This is your body crying out “Feed Me!” because it needs and wants your blood sugar to be stable. We then go off on a food bender and grab everything and anything in sight, which is more likely to include cookies and a latte’ than a protein shake – savvy?

• Eating every few hours helps keep our total calories down. This is related to the above point. When you are mildly hungry as opposed to cannibalistic you tend to be in control more, and that leads to eating less.

• Eating every few hours means you need to plan and prepare to eat every few hours, which again leads to better choices.

Don’t forget your recovery nutrition on training days – this is crucial!

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