'Starvation' mode....

Hi guys

As you may know im trying to cut as much body fat as possible. Iv been doing well, by taking care of diet and cardio.

I have 1 concern though. Some days i go without my regular meals, im aiming for 4-5 small meals a day, but due to work sometimes i may only have brekfast/1 meal @ 3-5pm and snacks in the form of fruit (apples/plums/peaches).

Now how do i stop my body going into starvation mode? Because sometimes i may get home late and not want to eat so im worried that i have gone through a whole day and my body has held onto its fat even after my cardio - Is this something to do with cortisol?

Thanks

THE_MANN

no no, starvation mode is no myth.  Put basicly your body values fat more than leamn tisssue unlike us vein westeners.

If you stuck on a desert isalnd with no food starvation mode will kick in and your body will turn muscle to energy source leaving the fat as a last reserve tank of energy. 

So you can loose tons of 'weight' but little fat and lok a hell of a lot worse for it.

@ mann - isnt it possible to carry food around with you.  I carry a bag everywhere I go with tuna sandwiches  in wholegrain bread. Doddle to make, no excuse and highly portable. I just carry 3 of these sandwiches around around. Full of good grade proteins and slow releasing carbs.  Perfect.  Add in some ground flax seeds for some good fats too if need be.