thoughts on foot cutoff after 7 PM?

I'm going to resist the urge to tease you about how many pounds you could possibly lose by cutting off a foot...

Do what works for you! If you're tempted to binge when you eat later or eat junk, then I think cutting the late night eating would be a good idea.
As a night shift worker, I eat all hours of the night, even when I'm home. For me, staying within my calorie and macro goals and making healthier choices is not more of a challenge at one time of a day over another. I try to spread six small meals out evenly over the day, but I typically eat lighter when I'm less hungry (earlier) and my more filling meals when I'm more hungry (later).
(I also plan my meals out and pre-log.)

I haven't read all of the previous responses, but here's my take: I think that some people have this trigger, and others have that one. For some it is chocolate or crunchy things or whatever. Eating late is another. If it is working for you and isn't overly restrictive in other ways, then great! I think that it can help some people sleep better if they have some stomach issues, in particular, like reflux or heartburn, etc. I suspect that if other people cut off that early, they wouldn't do as well bc they would feel deprived or hungry going to bed. I sometimes like a little something sweet before bed. I usually have the calories for it, and it doesn't cause any further cravings as of yet. I have also found that a sweet fruit (peaches, strawberries, etc) and a squirt of whipped cream are enough. Maybe they won't be next week or next month, but for NOW it is working. Good luck to you, as you find out what works for you, and stick with it!

I like eating a little later - it's usually about 7:30 to 8pm. I do have a snack with about 10 grams of protein late in the afternoon and that keeps me from feeling really hungry by the time I'm eating dinner. Like you, I've found that eating later keeps me from wanting something to munch on late in the evening. If I get the munchies it's usually going to be something that's fairly calorie-dense and not particularly good for me, so anything I can do to avoid those late snacks is a good thing.

I try not to eat after about 9pm, but the only reason is because sometimes it will keep me awake.



PS - I know you have another one, but please don't cut off your foot. It will really affect the lifestyle change you're trying to make!

Best topic title today.

My sister-in law is a trainer. She has a degree in nutrition as well. She has been helping make changes to get my health back on tract. He advice to me was do not eat after 7pm. Also she suggested no carbs past 3pm. Now all of this is easier said than done !! I am battling sugar addiction, and that is what I want to concur first !! Keep me posted as to your success !!

My cousin is a RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)...as well as a LD, CHWC (Certified Health and Wellness Coach), LWMC/HC (Lifestyle and Weight Management Coach/Health Coach) along with other letters after her name that really matter here...and while she is an obvious over achiever...she would say your sister-in-law was wrong.

I don't know but I do know that we have circadian rhythms and our bodies are meant to work within a specific and certain timing (it's all in our genes). It all has to do with hormones and other metabolic means of communication within the body. So, if it works, then why not?

A calorie is a calorie in my opinion. 3500 calories = 1 pound. over time if you consume 3500 less or burn 3500 more or a combination then all things being equal you should lose a pound. In my case, if I eat after 7 is is usually something yummy anyway like cookies or cake and I probably shouldnt have it anyway.

Personally, I dont really worry about the calories, I count carbs.

I eat till 11:30pm basically every night. Obviously hampering my physique. Maybe I should get my foot cut off.

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I usually stop eating 4 or 5 hours before bed. A calorie's a calorie regardless of when you eat it, but I sleep better on an empty stomach.

If anyone is still reading, there actually is a valid reason to restrict foods after a certain time.

A new study shows that the later someone stays up, the more calories they generally eat in a day. People make poorer food choices late at night. Staying up past 10 PM led to an average increase in calorie consumption of about 300 to 400 calories.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/later-you-stay-more-you-eat-study-shows-6C10488450

The problem in some of your responses is to assume that the only factor here is "calories in, calories out." You have assumed that it doesn't matter what time of the day you consume calories. That in itself is correct. But there is a confounding factor you have not considered: people, on average, make poorer food choices late at night. They are more likely to eat comfort foods and more likely to eat more calories late at night than they actually need.

Very true. If I wake up hungry, all I want is a biscuit. So I try to remind myself " Your not hungry, your tired. "

This is what lead me to weight gain. Waking up at 3am and raiding the sweetie tin! So yes, poorer choices late at night I say!

Then it isn't the time of the meal, is it, that's causing your weight gain. It's poor planning or poor food choices.

The point is, all other things being equal, meal timing has never been proven to matter. Wait, let me try again: all other things being equal, meal timing has never been proven to matter.

Only clicked on this because of the title, but by the time I get home from work, workout, walk the dogs, take a shower, I'm usually eating after 7. When I was dealing with acid reflux, I did have to eat several hours before bed, but that is no longer an issue for me.

If anyone is still reading, there actually is a valid reason to restrict foods after a certain time.

A new study shows that the later someone stays up, the more calories they generally eat in a day. People make poorer food choices late at night. Staying up past 10 PM led to an average increase in calorie consumption of about 300 to 400 calories.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/later-you-stay-more-you-eat-study-shows-6C10488450

The problem in some of your responses is to assume that the only factor here is "calories in, calories out." You have assumed that it doesn't matter what time of the day you consume calories. That in itself is correct. But there is a confounding factor you have not considered: people, on average, make poorer food choices late at night. They are more likely to eat comfort foods and more likely to eat more calories late at night than they actually need.

Correct. That's actually what someone already mentioned on one of the first pages. It's not really related to the timing of eating, it's more a psychological thing of stopping yourself from taking in more crappy foods. If someone's already calorie counting and watching their macros and doesn't change anything at all except timing, there will be no change whatsoever.

Also, the quick fixes never work. Sure you can lose a quick pound or so depending on where you decide to cut your foot off, but you'll just end up gaining it all back and then some when you don't exercise anymore. Slow and steady.