Does eating after a certain time cause weight gain? Sometimes I work late, have social obligations, etc and can't eat 'til well after 8pm.
Ate O'Clock
Dear AO,
It doesn't matter what time of day you eat; it's how much you eat during the whole day and how much exercise you do that makes you gain or lose weight...no matter when you eat your meals, your body will store extra calories as FAT! So, if you come home after 8pm, you should still eat dinner. Just choose smart: aim for a meal of protein and vegetables rather than one that is laden with carbohydrates.
...and if, like me, you crave bedtime snacks, make sure you think about what you've already eaten that day and build your snack around that. Moreover, try not to snack while doing other things like watching television, playing video games, or using the computer...being pre-occupied with watching Glee or kicking digital ass makes it too easy to overeat. For ideas on late snacking ch-ch-check out my previous entry:
http://markarmstrongfitness.blogspot.com/2009/04/midnight-monster-first-grab-then-guilt.html
Hope this helps!
Rock on,
Trainer Mark
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