You need to be able to consume enough micro-and macronutrients to keep your body functioning at an optimal level.
This can be anywhere from 2-6 times per day
But you shouldn't try to eat less frequently to lose weight.If you do it wrong, your metabolism can slow down and use less energy to maintain your level of wakefulness and your body-weight
But Isn’t Calories In Vs Calories Out All There Is To It?
Calories are a very important component to weight loss, but it's not the only component.You have to take into account nutrient-density, hunger levels, and your microbiome.