Identifying Effects of Macros + Time of Day

RosscoBoscko

Just to start this might sound like a stupid question to others and if so I apologise but there we go.

I have noticed recently a lot of people talking about how if they eat certain food stuffs at certain times of the day they feel better or worse or more hungry. I don't consciously notice this myself on whatever I eat, but I do tend to just plough through however I'm feeling and just get on with things. I am trying to educate myself on this kind of thing and at some point I will make a real effort to monitor effects, but at the moment I just don't have the time.

So basically I am looking for advice/knowledge from people out there if there is a specific time of day to eat certain things to have better effect, improve concentration levels etc, any adverse or positive effects of timings? For example I read somewhere that eating fruit and dairy together for breakfast is not recommended but then this is a staple breakfast idea for many.

Any tips/advice/experiences would be much appreciated?

RosscoBoscko

Anyone?????? or is it that stupid or obvious a question,

bathsheba_c

I think this is somewhat an individual issue (for example, some people can't get going without breakfast, while others get nauseous eating within two hours of waking up). However, there are a few rules that I've noticed mostly thanks people who have less flexibility in their diets, such as diabetics and bodybuilders. Here they are:

1. Eating carbs alone can cause a spike in blood sugar. Combining them with protein keeps that under control.
2. Your body craves carbs after a serious workout to replace depleted glycogen stores in your muscles.
3. A lot of people say you have to have protein within 30-60 minutes of a workout in order to build your muscles, but that's actually not true since it takes multiple hours to digest most foods and your body does its muscle repairing while you sleep.
4. Dehydration can cause feelings of drowsiness. Most beverages are hydrating, even if they contain caffeine and sugar.
5. Protein and fiber will keep you feeling fuller than fats and starches, which is useful to know in terms of meal and snack planning.
6. Meal timing has no effect on metabolic rate. You won't magically store your food as fat if you eat it right before bed. Your body does not turn into a pumpkin at midnight.

Edited for overuse of the word "thing."

Helloitsdan

For general weight loss just get your calories in and focus on about 30% protein and 30% fats.
Fill the rest with carbs.
Eat them any time of the day thats convenient.
If you favor 1 huge 2000 cal meal then so be it.
If you like 37 tiny meals all day, knock yourself out.

RosscoBoscko

For general weight loss just get your calories in and focus on about 30% protein and 30% fats.
Fill the rest with carbs.
Eat them any time of the day thats convenient.
If you favor 1 huge 2000 cal meal then so be it.
If you like 37 tiny meals all day, knock yourself out.

Cheers, this is kind of the approach I already take, varying between 3-5 meals, just had seen people mention more an more about fats and protein in the morning, carbs at a certain time, something else at another time, and wondered if I was missing something!