there are tons of myths in the fitness community, and it's why i encourage people who haven't studied it to not give advice.
Here's a good article from a respected nutritionist and author on why 6 meals is stupid:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/res...html#more-1389
This guy wrote a book on intermittent fasting and also cites credible studies himself, in this article he discusses some myths about fasting which includes the "gotta eat breakfast" thing:
http://www.leangains.com/2010/10/top...-debunked.html
I disagree with him on working out while fasted, though--I perform much worse if I haven't had starch carbs before lifting, and another writer I respect more on the topic on training recommends something on the order of 50g starch carb/protein both before and after your workout (basically making sure those things are in your pre and post meals) and timing your shake immediately before and after the session:
http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-n...a-single-meal/