EATING LATE AND EXERCISE

handy05

I am having trouble losing weight. For the most part I do well as far as keeping my calorie intake low and exercise. I think my problem may be that I eat late in the evening after gym usually between the hours of 8pm - 10pm. Am I defeating my purpose? Any feedback would be appreciated, and I will open my diary thanks!

JenSimmons11

You may also look at your water in take and your sleeping patterns. I know it sounds crazy but if you're not getting enough rest and drinking water, you will gain or keep weight on.

handy05

You may also look at your water in take and your sleeping patterns. I know it sounds crazy but if you're not getting enough rest and drinking water, you will gain or keep weight on.

Ok, thanks. Water is really hard for me to get in, I'm working on it though! Thanks again!

jamiesgotagun

If you are staying within your calories and exercising, I don't think it matters when you eat...

♥_Ellybean_♥

I've lost consistent 10-12lbs per month the last two months, and I eat late as well after working out. Your body burns more calories after working out (for about 1-4 hours) so I don't think you are defeating the purpose.

HMonsterX

Timing of meals is irrelevant. Just make sure you are creating that calorie deficit.

handy05

If you are staying within your calories and exercising, I don't think it matters when you eat...

Thanks Jamie. I am just trying to figure out what I could be doing wrong? Puzzled?

Naughtybiscuit

If you are staying within your calories and exercising, I don't think it matters when you eat...

Thanks Jamie. I am just trying to figure out what I could be doing wrong? Puzzled?

Are you sure you're counting properly? I weigh everything obsessively - it's amazing how far out you can be using cups and measures etc. that made a difference for me.

Hayesgang

I don't get off work til 6pm, so I don't start my workouts til 6:45pm-7:00pm. I usually don't eat til 8:30 and I'm usually in bed by 10 and my biggest meal is usually dinner. I was worried about the same thing but it hasn't hampered my weight loss at all. I agree that as long as you eat the right amount of calories it doesn't matter when they are consumed.

wolfchild59

The whole eating late thing is a myth. I also exercise late and often eat snacks around 10pm or later. (the other night I had my last snack around midnight and went to bed shortly after) And I haven't seen it have any negative effect on my loss, in fact, as a daily weigher, I still see ounces off mornings after eating late.

But yes, I agree with water and sleep, they are both beneficial. And just making sure you're eating enough, no matter what time you consume the food. I'm not an exercise calorie eater, but I always make sure I'm satiated and eating my MFP allotted calories (as well as the occasional dip into my exercise calories when it's needed). Heck, last night I got back from the gym at 11:20, ate half a s'mores cupcake, and a couple of servings of PB2, showered and went to sleep. Woke up this morning showing my usual day to day loss leading up to my weekly overall loss.

So do what feels right and listen to your body and what it needs, that's always your best bet. If you're hungry, eat.

jlfred

You may also look at your water in take and your sleeping patterns. I know it sounds crazy but if you're not getting enough rest and drinking water, you will gain or keep weight on.

Yep -- if you don't drink enough water, your kidneys don't function properly, which in turn causes the liver to take over some of the functions, which in turn means the liver is spending less time metabolizing fat.

Also, numerous studies have shown the link between lack of regular sleep and weight gain. Another study showed that among a group of dieters who were all stictly monitored for calorie intake, etc showed that those that got more regular sleep lost more fat. Although both groups lost approx. the same number of pounds, those that slept at least 7-8 hours a night had about 50% of their weight loss from fat, whereas those that slept 6 or fewer hours a night lost 25% fat.

handy05

I've lost consistent 10-12lbs per month the last two months, and I eat late as well after working out. Your body burns more calories after working out (for about 1-4 hours) so I don't think you are defeating the purpose.

Thanks! Thats encouraging and informative!

handy05

The whole eating late thing is a myth. I also exercise late and often eat snacks around 10pm or later. (the other night I had my last snack around midnight and went to bed shortly after) And I haven't seen it have any negative effect on my loss, in fact, as a daily weigher, I still see ounces off mornings after eating late.

But yes, I agree with water and sleep, they are both beneficial. And just making sure you're eating enough, no matter what time you consume the food. I'm not an exercise calorie eater, but I always make sure I'm satiated and eating my MFP allotted calories (as well as the occasional dip into my exercise calories when it's needed). Heck, last night I got back from the gym at 11:20, ate half a s'mores cupcake, and a couple of servings of PB2, showered and went to sleep. Woke up this morning showing my usual day to day loss leading up to my weekly overall loss.

So do what feels right and listen to your body and what it needs, that's always your best bet. If you're hungry, eat.

Thanks! All information noted! Appreciate all the help!

TheBraveryLover

That doesn't matter as your body burns calories 24/7. After perusing your diary for about 3 weeks back, I'd say you need to start eating back the majority of your exercise calories. There are many times you have 300-1000 calories left for the day. Also the days you're not logging, how are you doing? Most of your food is restaurant food, but that shouldn't make too much of a difference as with most people it's calories in/calories out that counts. So my own opinion is that you should make sure to have no more than 100 cals left everyday at least 5-6 days a week and that *may* push your weight loss along.