Myth Debunked: Late-Night Eating = Weight Gain!
Is this fact or fiction?
By the way that was a good show back in the day..
Anyway back to the myth..
Have you ever heard the myth that eating late at night causes weight gain?
Let's set the record straight!
Will eating pizza make you gain weight if you eat it before bed?
The truth is..
When it comes to weight loss its not the timing of your meals that determines if you gain weight…
It’s not your hormones while they do play a factor..
but rather the total calories consumed throughout the day..
Whether you eat early or late, if you consume more calories than your body needs, you will gain weight..
Let’s not over complicate this..
If you are truely eating 1200 calories a day (tracking every single lick, bite, sauce to the gram) and you’re not losing weight chances are your metabolism has adapted to low calories..
Which means that you’re not in a true calorie deficit..
What truly matters is the quantity of the food you eat..
Remember, managing your weight is a result of overall energy balance: calories in versus calories out..
How do I calculate this with my clients?
I get them to track 3 things:
Their weight
Their calories (food)
Their daily steps
While calories are super important when it comes to losing weight, sleep & daily stress also play significant roles in weight loss..
In conclusion to my TED talk..
If you find yourself reaching for a snack late at night, choose healthier options..
An apple will fill you up much more than a Monte Carlo biscuit (while they’re so good )..
To finish..Late-night eating alone does NOT cause weight gain.
Focus on a balanced diet, portion control, and an active lifestyle to maintain a healthy weight.
