Myth or fact: late night eating causes weight gain?

no. I'm saying forever people say oh i smoke and that helps me to not eat and i lose weight, but some of us smoke (yes I am disgusted at it too) and we eat, don't eat, and it doesn't seem to matter. I know, I can eat really really low for long periods of time, and not lose weight, but now at 1200 i am. I just think that some people know, they don't seem to process food as well later at night and therefore they should not eat later at night. It could be harder for them to lose weight. Some people can eat more calories and not gain weight, but they seem to have a high metabolism. I think this is so individual that to just say a calorie is a calorie, or all the no late night eating, or people not eating bread..to say it is all junk, is the same as saying one size fits all. A calorie might be a calorie, but what our bodies do with it, I think is very different.

I work 3 twelve hour shifts a week, different days, every other weekend. My eating schedule is so off track it isn't even funny, I eat different hours of the day, sometimes eat for 24 hours straight, sometimes fast for 12-13 hours. I have had no problem with losing weight. OP, as long as you stay in your calorie allowance I don't think timing matters.

s2mikey wrote: »

Nah, that's a myth. I'd argue that a hi sugar meal right before bed is probably worse than some protein or fat before bed but sugar is worse ANYTIME versus healthier options. I always chow at night. Usually it's some natural nut butter of whatever type I have. I glob it down and then go to bed without being hungry.

Although I would love to agree with you the title of the thread is "WEIGHT GAIN" so it is truly about the calories