Arguing Over Calories!! Help!

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  • amivox
    amivox Posts: 441 Member
    I normally eat a huge dinner and snack after that and the bulk of my calories come at night. I have lost nearly 30 lbs, so its working. I don't want to have to stress about what time I should eat what. I am hungrier at night, so I eat more. I listen to my body :)
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member

    Fasted cardio is infinitely more effective than non-fasted cardio.


    No.

    It can be moderately better for mobilizing stubborn fat (if you're already very lean), but for the majority of trainees it doesn't make a whit of difference.

    http://alanaragon.com/myths-under-the-microscope-part-2-false-hopes-for-fasted-cardio.html
    Thanks! Being in the 'very lean' category, I have noticed a substantial difference, but it is good to know that this is not relevant for people with higher body fat levels.
    This is not surprising as you probably have little visceral fat left and the fasted cardio can aid in targeting the subcutaneous (or "stubborn") fat.
    Also, you should know that while Alan still maintains most of the points he's written about in that article, he has since modified his formerly negative view of fasted training into more of a "it depends" stance. It depends on context whether fasted cardio is beneficial/neutral/detrimental. His words.
  • ericgAU
    ericgAU Posts: 271
    I dont think it matters much per se but I certainly would be careful as to what foods you eat at night. Carbs are generally not a good idea late at night.
  • Hummina
    Hummina Posts: 3 Member
    In regards to body composition, meal timing makes no difference. If you eat one huge meal at 11PM, you will get the same results as eating 6 smaller meals throughout the day, as long as they total the same amount of calories, of course.

    in terms of energy throughout the day, experiment and see what works best for you.
  • JessieArt
    JessieArt Posts: 275 Member
    I've never seen a calorie wear a watch. They don't tell time. :laugh:
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I eat most of my calories in the evening. My hunger builds through the day so I eat when I'm hungry.
  • Kybelle132
    Kybelle132 Posts: 71 Member
    I have heard you should eat a high protein snack before bedtime because it stabilizes your blood sugar through the night till morning...

    i try to have a protein shake of whey and casein before i go to bed.. i was told it keeps your metabolism up through the night while you are sleeping. whether that holds true or not i really dont know..i did lose 80lbs though so i must be doing something right

    Thats awesome good for you! Im down 58!
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    For the average human...

    What you eat during a week matters more than when you eat it or what day you eat it.

    eating during the day for metabolism is broscience.
    so is the idea of eating before bed becomes fat.
  • wackyfunster
    wackyfunster Posts: 944 Member
    This is not surprising as you probably have little visceral fat left and the fasted cardio can aid in targeting the subcutaneous (or "stubborn") fat.
    Also, you should know that while Alan still maintains most of the points he's written about in that article, he has since modified his formerly negative view of fasted training into more of a "it depends" stance. It depends on context whether fasted cardio is beneficial/neutral/detrimental. His words.
    Definitely won't argue with Alan... he really knows his stuff. Fasted cardio is unquestionably a lot more demanding in terms of fatigue it produces (just finished a week on Lyle McDonald's stubborn fat protocols, and man, I can't remember ever being that beat after ~1 hr of exercise before), so if there isn't going to be a benefit, then it's better to go non-fasted.
  • b1essed
    b1essed Posts: 18
    I save the majority of my calories for dinner time....that allows me to eat a good meal when my family eats...I purposely save enough calories for all the BLTs (bites, licks, tastes) while I prepare dinner...so I haven't had any problems with eating late.....I will also grab some nuts or fruit if I am hungry before going to bed

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