Eating under calories

everywhere i've read (which i've done a lot of research) does say no food three hours before bed. it makes sense, since we burn off our cals, and get a clean slate in the morning. i would guess it interferes with that body's plan and makes the fat stick easier? i dont remember the real reason but it does make sense :drinker: i just drink water if i get hungry before bed. or even chew gum if i have to :bigsmile:

I took a glance at your diary and your sugar is very high most days. Also, you're not tracking protein, but that looks as if it may be under as well.

I find it very difficult to lose weight if my sugar is too high, even from fruit and milk sources.

There is actually opinion that the whole "don't eat before bed" is not true. If going to bed hungry prevents you from sleeping, have a light snack with protein.

I have the same problem, I go to bed fairly late at night so the hours between 8pm and midnight are LONG and very tough not to eat. I go to bed with my stomach growling some nights and it's hard to get to sleep, but I have found that if I am tempted to snack, if I brush my teeth it does tend to help curb that hunger. Otherwise maybe eat something with protein and not a lot of sugar, like a hard-boiled egg or something.

Carbs may be playing a role in it too, basically you need enough protein to sustain any new muscle and recover (about 1 gram per lb of body weight) and if you have too many carbs in the diet basically any extra carbs or stored carbs will be used first before your body attacks the fat. Before and After exercise is a great time to eat protein as your muscles use it right away. You need carbs in the diet for energy but as others suggested you may be eating the wrong kind. Those found in fruits have a ton of sugar which breakdown into fat and its best to eat your carbs in the morning and afternoon and limit all carbs at 6:00pm, salad would be okay or green veggies but the bulk of good carbs should be at breakfast and lunch (i.e. oatmeal, whole grain bread/rice, sweet potato) Also whenever you do choose to have a carb it should be combined with protein of some sort, your body can't break down the carb alone. You can always eat protein solo but never the carbs. This means applesauce, fruits, grains, veggies, etc. hope this helps.

Aim at burning 250 + a day and doing different workouts week to week. your body gets used to your routine easyily, changing it up allows the body to change and guess

I agree with everyone else. Looks like your sugars are high on a regular basis

I've always been a night eater, too. But I have noticed when I stay away from nibbling at night, I have better weight loss.