Many people believe eating “after 8PM” will lead to weight
gain. This is not necessarily true. Weight gain is based on caloric intake and
caloric expenditure. If you consume more calories than you burn, you will gain
weight. It doesn’t matter whether the calories came from eating breakfast,
lunch, or a late-night snack.
The most important factor is not when you eat, but what and
how much. People often eat more calorie-dense foods at night. If your
late-night snack is a bag of chips, you might be in trouble. On the other hand,
if you eat a cup of Greek yogurt and blueberries, you’re on the right track to
maintaining a healthy weight.
The bottom line is you should eat whenever you are truly
hungry – just go for lighter, more nutrient-dense foods.
By
Gage Livingston
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
By
Gage Livingston
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Milwaukee, WI
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