4-5 meals No matter what day it is, if you follow The Vertical Diet, you will consume around four to five meals daily. That is because the diet is designed to help you lose weight more quickly. If you want to gain size but aren't already in a calorie surplus, you can either make the portions of the meals you eat larger or add an extra meal to your daily routine. Due to this, you will be able to accomplish your objective of putting on the size.