I was researching sequential eating and would like some advice, here are my thoughts and questions: It seems that it takes (on average) 2-4 hours for foods or beverages to leave the stomach.
I was wanting to eat/drink something specific every two hours.
I have 8 hours to sleep every night, and I like to eat right before sleep as well.
This leaves me with 16 hours in a wakened state. Or, 9 segments of eating/drinking. (I drink water right when I wake up)
On the basis of sequential eating, what are some useful tips/advice I could keep in consideration while putting together snacks of 1-3 things?
It's looking like 4 meals a day, 5 drinks a day, alternating every two hours. OR, what I would rather prefer, is eating 9 meals a day (fruit in the morning with my water), and drinking 6oz of water every hour on the dot. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
posted by JamesBlakeAV
on Feb 27, 2013 -
4 answers
I'm looking to lose some weight and tone up, but I'm having a really hard time with the drastic diet changes that will be required. I think I have entirely the wrong attitude towards food in general. Snowflake inside
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posted by nickhb
on Feb 8, 2013 -
24 answers
I always hear that the traditionally heavy US diet ( or any " traditional" cuisine, really ) was developed for people working long hard hours of manual labor, farm work, etc., so what did the people who had sedentary, less active jobs eat? What were the historical diets of people who didn't haul lumber through the woods or dig ditches, but recorded numbers or did accounting or translated documents?
posted by The Whelk
on Jun 22, 2012 -
37 answers
I'm 20, and have since at least Middle School been living off of graham crackers, peanut butter, and milk. Tell me what's wrong with my diet and how to fix it.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 18, 2012 -
45 answers
Help me find a registered dietitian in NYC!
I recently had my gallbladder out, and while I ate healthy before, I am looking to meet up with an RD who can help me modify my eating plans and advise me on how to eat now that I do not have a gallbladder! I have to admit I am a little paranoid about gaining weight, which is why I am looking to get a professional's opinion.
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posted by carmenghia
on Oct 6, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm eating a certain number of calories per day and using My Fitness Pal to track my food. If, for example, I have most of my day's menu planned but have a certain number of calories, fat grams, protein grams, and carb grams I need to eat to meet my daily targets, is there a website that will tell me which foods fit those criteria? Like a calorie database in reverse, I guess. Does that exist?
posted by trillian
on Aug 17, 2011 -
9 answers
Dear metafilter: I'd like to get your opinion about this
eating plan. I'm a 5'6 36 year old woman and I need to lose 20lbs to have a normal BMI. I've been strength training 4 times a week for eight weeks. I've been trying to eat only whole foods and lots of vegetables since the beginning of the year but I've not lost any weight mostly because I will eat big fatty meals at a restaurant after being good all week. I also haven't been counting calories and even though i've been eating whole foods my snacks of hummus and cheese and crackers have probably had too many calories. The only exception to the whole foods has been chocolate from the office candy jar and diet soda, which I really need to quit.
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posted by bananafish
on May 14, 2011 -
18 answers
Friend is trying to cut costs in her budget.
Does anyone know a website that's as comprehensive and easy-to-use as
MyFoodDiary.com, but doesn't cost $9 a month?
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posted by ®@
on Apr 28, 2011 -
17 answers
Parent-filter: In our household we expect our toddler to eat the same food as we eat, or at least eat a certain number of bites before leaving the table. This is rewarded with dessert. For new or exotic things, we also expect them to 'try' the food before opting out. A close friend considers the above expectations to be 'forcing' a child to eat, and that it 'makes her sick to her stomach.' She instead suggests that the proper approach is to always have on hand foods that the child is known to like, and to provide these upon prompting.
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posted by leotrotsky
on Jan 19, 2011 -
130 answers
Is it possible for your cholesterol levels to be transiently elevated, and if not, what should I do about mine?
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posted by bad grammar
on Nov 3, 2010 -
15 answers
My wife and I have decided we'd like to make some fairly big changes to our eating habits. We eat relatively healthy as it is, but we'd like to set a goal of eating at least 51% "raw foods". We're a bit overwhelmed and would love some recommendations for recipe books, meal planning, grocery shopping, etc.
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posted by jluce50
on Oct 12, 2010 -
16 answers
What should i do post eating an unhealthy meal or 3 to curb its effects on my brain and body?
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posted by AMP583
on Jul 15, 2010 -
13 answers
Cook-once-a-week round 2: What low-GI, high-protein food can I cook on Sunday night and then reheat for
lunch/dinner Mon-Fri?
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posted by Vorteks
on Jan 15, 2010 -
29 answers
What low-GI, high-protein, portable food can I cook on Sunday night and then reheat for breakfast Mon-Fri?
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posted by Vorteks
on Dec 28, 2009 -
41 answers
I've been trying to get under a certain weight for weeks. Whenever I know that if I do well on a certain day, I'll have reached my goal in the morning, I tend to subconsciously self sabotage (by over eating or eating something I know will make me gain weight the next day.) Then I'll end up gaining a few pounds and needing to start all over.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 28, 2009 -
20 answers
What are the cultural barriers to kangaroo meat being a popular food in Australia?
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posted by GIMG
on Nov 18, 2008 -
43 answers
Eatingfilter: I'm an admitted chronic meal-skipper, trying to mend my wicked ways. Help me enjoy a healthy filling breakfast and stick to it!
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posted by actionpact
on Apr 19, 2008 -
29 answers
What are some sample meal plans or food lists for a high-metabolism, frequent small meal diet? Looking for specific ideas for the "eat 5-6 times a day" routine.
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posted by sprocket87
on Feb 4, 2008 -
11 answers
I often turn to food for relief when I get stressed. I'd like to find a better way and get more control over my diet. Any suggestions?
posted by DarkForest
on Jul 26, 2007 -
19 answers
I'm not fat, I'm just kind of..
fat. Are these choices making me healthier?
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posted by kbanas
on Jul 19, 2007 -
76 answers
I'm thinking about trying to go vegetarian, if only for a month's experimentation. But for a variety of reasons, I know it will be very difficult indeed. So: suggestions?
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posted by logovisual
on Jun 2, 2005 -
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