[Fulmen]

I wouldn't worry about a "regular eating pattern". Whatever works for you is what you should worry with.

I started force feeding myself and it took me about 2 weeks to adapt. Now I'm starving if I go without food for 2-3 hours. I believe it to be partly a result of habit and my muscles needing the energy. I can't go with less than 5 meals a day.

However, I do believe that the majority here could get away with 3 meals a day because one, everyone here is dedicated. Two, I haven't seen many people here eat that many calories in one day (i.e. no more than 3k calories). It wouldn't be hard to get away with 3-4 meals a day then.