If you are trying to lose weight, does it matter
when
you consumer your calories? Yes it does, because you do not want to
consume too many calories before bed. First of all, it is harder for
your body to metabolize these calories, but also, your sleep could be
affected.
Let's assume that you have decided to only consume
1300
calories a day, a reasonable figure for someone wanting to lose weight.
You might want to distribute your calories in the following manner:
- 300 calorie breakfast
- 400 calorie lunch
- 500 calorie dinner
- 100 calorie evening snack
Now, let us look at some meals
that you could eat that would align with your goals. For instance, you
might want to eat a large bagel that has a tablespoon of cream cheese
on it for breakfast. That would take care of your 300 calories right
there. For lunch, a club sandwich could be on the menu, as well as a
bowl of soup. For dinner, you might want to have a lean pork chop with
some mashed potatoes, vegetables, and a salad. And for a snack, you can
have an apple or even something not quite as healthy, such as a small
scoop of ice cream or a small chocolate bar.
See, that's not so
bad! If you think you have to eat a bunch of foods with no taste in
order to lose weight, think again! Just make sure that you plan ahead,
so that you stay within your caloric limits. And just make sure you are
eating reasonable portions. One scoop of ice cream does not mean four!
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