dsgoingtodoit wrote: »

Topic of the day for me: Meal Timing
Found this on a MFP board or something:
"In another study, women with metabolic syndrome were asked to follow a 1,400-calorie diet, with one group eating most of those calories at breakfast and lunch, and the other group having at least half of that caloric intake at dinner. After three months, the first group’s participants lost an average of 19 pounds, and the second group only about 8 pounds each — despite everyone eating the exact same number of calories."

My Dad always stated that the routine of eating at a certain time was key to weight loss for a few men that he knew in basic training and suggested that it plays an incredible role in our own problem with weight loss in our country. While I have always agreed with him, I haven't ever been routine in my timing. However, based on the above quote and my Father's experiences - I think I'll give it a go.

Questions: How many of you have become routine about when you eat daily and do you feel it makes a big difference in your metabolism function?

I do great when I have a routine. It’s when life happens and chaos ensues that it all goes to pot.

dsgoingtodoit wrote: »

readyornot1234 wrote: »

dsgoingtodoit wrote: »

Topic of the day for me: Meal Timing
Found this on a MFP board or something:
"In another study, women with metabolic syndrome were asked to follow a 1,400-calorie diet, with one group eating most of those calories at breakfast and lunch, and the other group having at least half of that caloric intake at dinner. After three months, the first group’s participants lost an average of 19 pounds, and the second group only about 8 pounds each — despite everyone eating the exact same number of calories."

My Dad always stated that the routine of eating at a certain time was key to weight loss for a few men that he knew in basic training and suggested that it plays an incredible role in our own problem with weight loss in our country. While I have always agreed with him, I haven't ever been routine in my timing. However, based on the above quote and my Father's experiences - I think I'll give it a go.

Questions: How many of you have become routine about when you eat daily and do you feel it makes a big difference in your metabolism function?

I do great when I have a routine. It’s when life happens and chaos ensues that it all goes to pot.

Do you consciously eat at a certain time, or within a certain window?

Now that I’m semi retired I try to stick to this schedule -
Sometime between 6-8 am - wake up, coffee - no cream or sugar
Sometime between 8-10 - workout for an hour or so (MWF strength, TT HIIT cardio)
I have a heavy protein meal after my workout
Shower
Noon to 2 or 3 - do some work (longer if need be, not fully retired)
3ish - light snack (apple with peanut butter or something)
4-6 - go out and play (some type of activity that involves movement like walking or riding or rowing)
6-7 - eat dinner that I prepared earlier (if I don’t prepare it earlier I tend to eat oatmeal or veggie omelets)

I try to eat only between noon and 7:30-8ish. If I eat past that, I don’t sleep well.

I have to travel a lot each month so on travel days, or when I am not feeling well, the schedule goes out the window. I also have active rest days on the weekends so just eliminate the morning workout.

Forgot to add - I eat based on my TDEE and try to eat, at least, 1600-1700 calories per day on active rest days. I try not to have less than a 500 calorie deficit per day. So although I consciously eat in a given window and at pretty consistent time and amounts based on how it makes me feel, I don’t “fast”. I don’t even want to be around me when I am hungry.

Sorry if too much info.

readyornot1234 wrote: »

dsgoingtodoit wrote: »

readyornot1234 wrote: »

dsgoingtodoit wrote: »

Topic of the day for me: Meal Timing
Found this on a MFP board or something:
"In another study, women with metabolic syndrome were asked to follow a 1,400-calorie diet, with one group eating most of those calories at breakfast and lunch, and the other group having at least half of that caloric intake at dinner. After three months, the first group’s participants lost an average of 19 pounds, and the second group only about 8 pounds each — despite everyone eating the exact same number of calories."

My Dad always stated that the routine of eating at a certain time was key to weight loss for a few men that he knew in basic training and suggested that it plays an incredible role in our own problem with weight loss in our country. While I have always agreed with him, I haven't ever been routine in my timing. However, based on the above quote and my Father's experiences - I think I'll give it a go.

Questions: How many of you have become routine about when you eat daily and do you feel it makes a big difference in your metabolism function?

I do great when I have a routine. It’s when life happens and chaos ensues that it all goes to pot.

Do you consciously eat at a certain time, or within a certain window?

Now that I’m semi retired I try to stick to this schedule -
Sometime between 6-8 am - wake up, coffee - no cream or sugar
Sometime between 8-10 - workout for an hour or so (MWF strength, TT HIIT cardio)
I have a heavy protein meal after my workout
Shower
Noon to 2 or 3 - do some work (longer if need be, not fully retired)
3ish - light snack (apple with peanut butter or something)
4-6 - go out and play (some type of activity that involves movement like walking or riding or rowing)
6-7 - eat dinner that I prepared earlier (if I don’t prepare it earlier I tend to eat oatmeal or veggie omelets)

I try to eat only between noon and 7:30-8ish. If I eat past that, I don’t sleep well.

I have to travel a lot each month so on travel days, or when I am not feeling well, the schedule goes out the window. I also have active rest days on the weekends so just eliminate the morning workout.

Forgot to add - I eat based on my TDEE and try to eat, at least, 1600-1700 calories per day on active rest days. I try not to have less than a 500 calorie deficit per day. So although I consciously eat in a given window and at pretty consistent time and amounts based on how it makes me feel, I don’t “fast”. I don’t even want to be around me when I am hungry.

Sorry if too much info.

Thank you for taking the time to share all of that with me. This helps me envision my next steps with this healthy living journey.