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I have been told in the past 7:30, that I am more likely to store the fat from the food. But I have also been told that it is better to eat several small meals a day rather then just 3 times. Also, just from reading these forums (trying to build knowledge) I have seen that some people are eating around 9:00.

I workout in the morning then again after dinner, and I usually get hungry after around 9ish, so what I am asking is it ok to put some food into my system that late considering I'm trying to cut fat and build muscle?
 
C-MayheM said:
I have been told in the past 7:30, that I am more likely to store the fat from the food. But I have also been told that it is better to eat several small meals a day rather then just 3 times. Also, just from reading these forums (trying to build knowledge) I have seen that some people are eating around 9:00.
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Well if you need the nutrients and it is necessary for you to eat that late to get your food in then do it. Yes, it is better to eat several small meals a day as opposed to 3 big meals, its beneficial for your metabolism. I usually eat around 5 meals a day (sometimes 4 and often 6 times depending on the amount of time I have and amount I need to consume left) and my last meal is usually at 8:00.

I workout in the morning then again after dinner, and I usually get hungry after around 9ish, so what I am asking is it ok to put some food into my system that late considering I'm trying to cut fat and build muscle?
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You really only need to workout once a day. Also you cannot cut fat and build muscle at the same time, what I recommend you do is do your lifting and then do 1-3 sessions of cardio a week afterwards. You could split it up lift in the morning and cardio after, or during the same workout period. Finally, yes it is okay to eat something at around 9 if you still need more food for your system, but if this is extra then it might not be necessary. If you're hungry at around 9 it means either your metabolism needs to process more nutrients or you just need some more water.

Good luck. :D
 
Thanks that info helps a lot.

I also want to add that my eating schedule is really messed up. I eat after the morning workout, usually just a protein shake (not really a big eater in the morning). Here is were it gets tricky, my school schedule is really packed so from 7:00 - 4:00 I have no chance at all to eat, some times I eat a power bar or something, but I drink water constantly to try to keep my metabolism going. But I eat my "lunch" at 4, and then i eat again around 6-7, then I'm hungry again around 9, which is ok for me to eat at. Ive been trying to fit in a meal durring my school schedule, but Its really hard.
 
Eating well when you are growing (how old are you?) is more important than dieting and eating six small meals a day - at least for now.

Unless you are seriously overweight you will be better off making sure your meals are full of vitamins and minerals; fruits, vegetables, milk, nuts, etc.

Good luck.

RT
 
What time do you usually workout in the morning? Breakfast is really important, try to get a good breakfast in! Wow, you don't get to eat from 7:00-4:00, that's crazy. Yeah, definitely get in a meal at 9 or so, it sounds like you need it. Right now it seems like you only have two real meals, and a bit here and there. Try to get in at least 4 meals, with your current hectic schedule I would think something like this:

Breakfast :)00-:00)
30min - 1hr later

Pre-workout
-Protein Shake
-Some carb "snack"
Workout (1)
Post-workout
-Protein Shake
-Carb "snack" - it doesn't sound like you have time for a meal

4:00 - "Lunch"
6:00 - 7:00 - Dinner

- You might be able to stick a cardio session into here.

9:00 - Last meal

This way you get in 4 nice meals and 2 workout meals.

It would definitely be better if you could find time in your school schedule for a meal though.. how is it that you go to school from 7 - 4?
 
I'm going to try that tomorrow.

I wake up at 4:45, try to get upstairs as fast as I can and usually just grab a banana, then I take my supplements. (creatine monohydrate, ginsing, l-glutamine, xyience amfb)

So I need to atleast wait 30 min to start the pre workout, so I guess I can go ahead and get my protien shakes ready durring that time, and get my clothes ironed or something. I have only been doing the shake after the workout so before/after will be something new.

So Id say around 5:30 i can start the workout, and be done by 6:40.

That leaves 20 min to shower and get out the door.

Also what is an example of an easy carb snack that I can use?
 
Oats or some sort of whole wheat or multigrain bread or roll. I'm not really that big on variety of food so I don't know too many different choices, but you can check in the Nutrition section for a few recipes or suggestions to foods you can use. Also sometime what I will do with my protein powder is I will mix it with skim milk instead of water for some more carb and protein.
 
C-MayheM said:
Sounds good I'll try that, I'm not a whole grain or oats kind of guy.
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That's gonna wreck havoc on your digestive system as you ramp up protein intake. Not enough fiber = mud butt, or worse, constipation.


Late in the day you'll likely want to stick to protein and fats in your meals, unless you workout, in which case the post workout meal should always have carbs...even on a cutting diet.


Researchers that say you shouldn't eat after 7:30 are looking at fat Americans that get 60% of their calories from carbs, which easily store as fat, and tend to snack on nothing but carbs all evening: soda pop, popcorn, chips, dessert, etc..
 
Just so I understand...

What is the bad part?

Mixing w/ milk rather than eating? Or 2 doses of 21g of protein powder before +after my morning workout?

Just from reading these forums since yesterday when I joined I allready know I need a all new diet, I just need to figure out what is going to work best for me.

Like I said I usually have some fruit in the morning + protein powder, I hate oats + most whole grain things, so could I go with some corn flakes or something like that?

And on a daily basis for lunch I eat a turkey sandwich, on 35 cal white bread, or pasta, and stir fry + rice for dinner, or chicken breast. I really need to cut the pasta and bread because its really a every day thing for me. But I do stay active all day + 2 cardio workouts, so can I get away with that many carbs? Atleast I dont eat chips, candy, soda, desserts though I guess.

I do consistanty lose 1-2 pounds a week though, and thats what most people say is normal, but I really dont care about my numbers but more so on losing fat and building muscle.

Thanks for your input, and I look forward too more.
 
This may help also...

I'm 17 (18 in a month), 5'7"

Not exactly sure what my weight should be, I'm sure I could find the equation, I'm pretty short so im guessing its lower then 160.

I came down from 220lbs to around 160, I still got more weight to lose IMO, but I also still have a little belly fat, as well as some in other aeras, thats what I'm trying to kill.
 
C-MayheM said:
Just so I understand...

Like I said I usually have some fruit in the morning + protein powder, I hate oats + most whole grain things, so could I go with some corn flakes or something like that?

And on a daily basis for lunch I eat a turkey sandwich, on 35 cal white bread, or pasta, and stir fry + rice for dinner, or chicken breast. I really need to cut the pasta and bread because its really a every day thing for me. But I do stay active all day + 2 cardio workouts, so can I get away with that many carbs? Atleast I dont eat chips, candy, soda, desserts though I guess.
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I understand you're not really into the whole grains thing, but you really should start trying to switch to whole grains. The white bread and pasta are what I would consider empty calories, and replacing them with whole grain breads and pasta is much better. Also if you're eating plain white rice, you should try brown rice instead, I don't know how you''ll fare with that but give it a try.
 
C-MayheM said:
And on a daily basis for lunch I eat a turkey sandwich, on 35 cal white bread, or pasta, and stir fry + rice for dinner, or chicken breast. I really need to cut the pasta and bread because its really a every day thing for me. But I do stay active all day + 2 cardio workouts, so can I get away with that many carbs? Atleast I dont eat chips, candy, soda, desserts though I guess.
Thanks for your input, and I look forward too more.
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If you must stick with that then at least get rid of the white bread and white pasta switch to WHOLE grain wheat (the darkish brown kind). And look into the pasta sauces ingredients and see if you can spot anything that shouldn't be there. For example, High fructose corn syrup, Partly hydrogenated oils (yes iv seen these in pasta sauce),MSG's, and basically anything that sounds man made/added ;).
 
I just looked at my bread, and it says whole grain white bread. Is that what you guys are talking about? I didnt know there was such think as whole grain white bread haha, I thought it was only the brown bread.

I got some multi grain pasta, is that the same as whole grain? It has more protein, and fiber, and about 15 grams less carbs.

Sorry for the ignorance on the subject.
 
No apology's needed,
First let me explain what the Glycemic index is.
The Glycemic index relates to how quickly sugars in foods are absorbed into the blood stream, Foods with higher GI ratings are absorbed more quickly and lower less quickly. 55 and below are the "good" foods 60-75 are foods that should be consumed in a limited fashion and anything over 80+ should be avoided whenever possible.

Now how does White bread rate?
White bread is rated at a very high of 95! These types of foods trigger Insulin spikes.


Simple and Complex Carbs.
To put simply, Simple carbs are short chained sugars in which the body breaks down very quickly and absorbs that sugar into the bloodstream where then insulin is released to "calm" that sugar in a sense.

Complex carbs, Are longer chained sugars, in which it takes the body a longer time to break down and absorb the sugars into the bloodstream. In a way its a more time released and calmer. Thus easier on the body (better for you).

Dump All white breads (including pastas,breads, and whatever els is based on white flour/white bread)
You want Whole Grain's (not multi grain) These are foods that have NOT been refined/processed

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To my fellow forum members who might see my "Over Simplification" of the process as a whole. Understand i do not want to bombard him with the details.
 
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I'm sure there are better ones but this is just the first one that came up. Is this a good example of a better choice? I tried searching the type of bread I have now but it was not in the index.

Sara Lee Soft and Smooth Made With 100% Whole Grain White Bread

At least I can use that site to find the food I should buy.
 
Yup thats a great website, Iv been using it for quite some time.
As for the bread, Its far better then what you are eating as of now.
 
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