Best time to eat?

I found an article from AskMen.com. I don't know how credible it is but I thought it would be wise to post it for discussion sake:

Source:
http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_60/68b_fitness_tip.html

I know that all you really care about is whether morning training will help you shed pounds quicker. The answer is "yes," morning training has been proven efficient for weight loss.

The reason is simple: Training in the morning will help "jump-start" your metabolism and keep it elevated for up to 24 hours, thus burning more calories throughout the day.

Again, don't expect miracles. Training in the morning alone won't make you thin overnight. You'll need to carry out a good training routine, maintain a healthy, low-fat diet, and acquire good sleeping habits.

More specifically, the key to losing weight is to carry out a cardiovascular routine first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. If you're feeling a little weak, sip a small cup of black coffee or a glass of orange juice. It will help you get started.

Now, here's why cardio training in the morning is a great way to blast fat:

Your levels of muscle and liver glycogen (also called stored carbohydrates) are normally very low when you wake up first thing in the morning. With depleted glycogen and lower blood sugar, you'll give your body the perfect environment to burn fat instead of carbohydrates.

Carbohydrates or glycogen are your body's primary and preferred source of energy. When they're low, your body will tap into your secondary energy reserve, which is your body fat. The idea here is similar to when the engine taps into the car's reserve tank because it's low on fuel.

Obviously, your body is way more complex than your car's gas tank. It always burns up a combination of carbohydrates and fat. However, the less carbohydrates you have, the more fat your body will burn.

Are you convinced yet? If so, great -- but expect an adjustment period. The same way you're jet-lagged after an overseas trip or drowsy when you suddenly have to switch from the graveyard shift to a regular 9 to 5 shift, training in the morning will require some lag time.

Normally, it should take approximately three weeks for your body to fully adjust to the time change. You'll start feeling fully energized; you'll wake up more easily and will generally be more alert.

Now all you need is a louder alarm clock to help you get up those first few weeks. Before you know it, you'll be a lean, mean, morning machine. Good luck and keep on pumpin'.

I used to be (before kids) an early exerciser...I'd get up at 6 and put on my sneakers, brush my teeth, hair up in ponytail..splash water on my face....and I was out the door for a 3 mile run....

I was then in the best shape of my life and ate pretty well, but never dieted....I wonder if that was my best time....

NOW fast foward...7 years....I usually do my exericsing at night after my son is asleep and I value being able to do it anytime LOL...I'll take what I can get....so far its helped me lose 12 pounds since Jan.....but sometimes I wish I could just do it o'school....get up and not worry about anything just getting my run on! lol

hugs and best to all!
Ali

I found this on the WebMD off-shoot site medicinenet.com

http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=81390

Basically it states that while people who develop a morning routine can do better, that
isn't based on the difference in body chemistry, but more on the habit that forms,
the hormonal differences throughout the day are very small and the benefits of exercising at one
time of day as opposed to another are very small (as to be unnoticable). Almost every article I read
all say, while 1 time of day may be very slightly better then another, It's vastly
more important that you DO exercise as opposed to when you exercise.