DAVID KIRSCH IN A NEW YORK MINUTE

To keep your metabolism revved up, you need to fuel it about every three hours. That means eating a meal or snack five times throughout the day, ideally, between the hours of 7AM and 7PM.

Since roughly 10% of the calories you consume are used to fuel digestion, eating more frequently is the most efficient way to keep your body energized.

Here’s a typical day of Ultimate Eating:


I can’t overemphasize the importance of breakfast, of consuming the bulk of your calories and carbs before 2PM, and sticking to my healthy snack options.

My five-meal-a-day-plan will prevent you from getting hungry, and put a stop to your cravings and bingeing. It’s the perfect set up for weigh-tloss success!

Get more on my five-a-day meal plan in The Ultimate New York Diet.