Meal frequency, timing your carbs and IIFYM are three very controversial topics with a lot of different view points. I discuss my thoughts and opinions on each in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H2SK32VOYM
I agree that at the end of the day, the most important thing is calories in vs calories out. However, a high meal frequency, timing your carbohydrates primarily around breakfast, pre workout and post workout and basing your diet around unprocessed whole foods is optimal and will probably give you an extra 5-10%. 5% here and 5% there quickly adds up and can make a significant difference when done for a long period of time. It can be the difference between first and second.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H2SK32VOYM
I agree that at the end of the day, the most important thing is calories in vs calories out. However, a high meal frequency, timing your carbohydrates primarily around breakfast, pre workout and post workout and basing your diet around unprocessed whole foods is optimal and will probably give you an extra 5-10%. 5% here and 5% there quickly adds up and can make a significant difference when done for a long period of time. It can be the difference between first and second.