Does it matter when you eat? [pretzels] [snack]
Does it matter when you eat? I mean, you can the majority of your calories for a meal such as dinner, instead of spreading them to consume thoughout the day. Ive noticed that if I snack, morning or afternoon, I end up blowing and stomping everything in. Its like I have to eat, I have my body triggers anything if I want to eat or not. For example, I eat a handful of pretzels, thats OK. But I go for the chips and what I can find.
So, I can eat a small breakfast (no breakfast person) and lunch and then a normal size dinner? There is no way that I can do 6 small meals a day. For one thing, yuck, and for another, I would overeat.
Suggestions or advice?
Reply:Studies have shown that, with regards to losing weight, it doesn't matter what time you eat. You should reduce your calories in a way that suits you. Keep in mind that eating very little in the early part of the day may reduce your energy, so try to get some protein at breakfast. It burns more slowly.
Reply:to get to where i can eat 5 meals a day due to my schedule my last meal has to be right before i go to bed. i heard tht if you have to do it like that, you should eat fruit. because thats better to eat before you sleep?
Reply:It is better for your metabolism to spread out your meals while at the same time not eating more. If you can't however, it is better to eat a bigger breakfast rather than a bigger dinner. Eating a good and nutritous breakfast will provide you with energy throughout the day. This extra energy will allow you to burn more calories. Also, you shouldn't really eat too close to when you go to sleep. This is because when you are asleep, excess gylcogen in your bloodstream will be stored as hat. If your one of those people that simply can't stand not eating before bed (like me), eat that is light and not too high in carbohydrates. For me cottage cheese works nicely.
Keep in mind this is based on what I've learned about my situation. I am young and manage my weight from an athletic point of view. Hope this helps.
