Gotcha. Not sure of Layne's exact recommendation but the nutritionist on SS forums, an advanced power lifter and MD, generally recommends between 3-5 meals but allows deviation based on personal preference. I just eat when I have the time and when I'm hungry. No magic to it lol
Leangains/IF protocol on cycle
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Gotcha. Not sure of Layne's exact recommendation but the nutritionist on SS forums, an advanced power lifter and MD, generally recommends between 3-5 meals but allows deviation based on personal preference. I just eat when I have the time and when I'm hungry. No magic to it lol
infamy
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the only point i can agree with is IF is very efficient at meeting caloric goals because of less feedings. Easier to not a)cheat and b)count . . . . . but may i remind you that you could have say 2 feedings or 3 feedings daily without ever actually fasting. If your only feedings where say PRE and POST workout . . . . this would cover your bases.
Growth Hormone's effects are overstated. . . . you need to be fasting for a significant period like mentioned above before you reap their benefits. DR.JB's research on IF stated GH was elevated after the 22-24 hr mark. Secondly, the amount of increased GH is within your physiological limits, sort of like using peptides but likely much weaker. This would have a limited to ZERO effect on anabolism, but you might see increased efficency fat burning. Synthetic GH is dosed above 4-7iu's daily minimum to see size gains, and i wouldn't even imagine IF could compare to even 1-4iu of GH. . . & at 22 + hours of fasting.
Finally it's important that i stress that IF has NOT seen significant research and only now are studies slowly creeping out. Your best bet is to follow "bro science" or field tested information on it. . . . that is until the scientific community gains better insight into it's effectiveness.
Now i've used IF on and off for the period of 2 + years. I've experimented with 16/8 , 20/4 , 22/2 , and full day fasting protocols.
Benefits (from my experience)
Easier dietary compliance
Easier and more accurate macro counting
Hard to overeat and reach a surplus (when cutting)
works with those who tend to binge, playing into their tendecy to overeat instead of fight it
great way to loose "scale weight"
Calorie cycling
Carb Cycling
Negatives
EXTREMELY muscle wasting . . . . i lost insane amounts of muscle when comparing to 3 meals and 6-8 meal a day dieting protocols.
Working out in a Glycogen Depleted state is not beneficial to hypertrophy.
GI upset from 1300 kcal meals
Hard to even cram defecit calories in 4-6 hour feeding windows.
massive crash post meal #1
very hard eating style to explain to loved ones and friends
For further credit, check out precisionnutrition.com ebook on IF . . . published by JB one of the biggest names in nutrition. Probably the best and most scientific evidence on various IF methods.
Cheers
theblitzkrieg
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A 165 pound guy wanting to fast on his first cycle. LOL
lee1092
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What does that have to do with it? I am coming off of show prep, and where is your information to where fasting in negative?
infamy
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he's also 5"6 but clearly reading is not your friend.
lee1092
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So many people are stuck on 'weight' Weight doesn't mean shit if you look like shit..
3J
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the best of luck to you with it.. 
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