i read something about this, but it is not related just to low carb, it applies to any eating pattern. You are consuming les calories, and allowing your body enough time without food to start eating into fat stores for energy.

No, it's not about eating fewer calories The article I posted previously showed that people who ate 2000 calories late in the day gained weight, while those who ate the exact same 2000 calories early in the day did not.

It's all about hormones and our sleep-wake cycle

HGH (growth hormone) is secreted during the first hour or so after we fall into deep sleep. HGH triggers the body's restorative processes, building and repairing muscles and burning stored fat. Insulin suppresses HGH.

When you eat a meal, blood sugar will peak at 1 - 2 hrs after, but the insulin response can last up to 3 or more hours after the meal. If you eat a large meal - especially a carby meal - within 3 hrs of going to bed, chances are good there'll still be enough insulin circulating to block the function of HGH.

If you need to have a snack in the evening (eg, with diabetes or hypoglycemia), then choose protein with or without a little fat. Avoid carbs at night to avoid an insulin spike.


Doreen

Forgot to add ...

Alcohol also suppresses the release of growth hormone, so it may be wise to limit night-time drinking as much as possible. Enjoy your drink or a glass of wine with dinner instead.


Doreen

I've been following this thread for a few days-waiting to see what everyone's opinions were on this. You've persuaded me. Starting today, no eating after 6 pm!

I remember back after my first child was born I needed to lose about 20lbs. As I got closier to goal I decided to not eat after 8. I only exercise 2x week. The weight came off very well. ( I might add I was jursing which is a huge calorie burn) but over the years I have eaten whenever. The HGH thing makes sense.

I tried it yesterday. I was down a pund this morning! I didn't change the amount that I ate. I just ate dinner 2 hours earlier.

ooo I'm glad I found this thread. I was doing so well on induction and then tapered off for a few days. I wondered if it the heavy meal I had a few days in a row had anything to do with it. I too will not eat after 6p to see how it affects my weight loss. Good luck all.

Ummmm....I am going to try this for two weeks, too, and see what happens. Thanks for the postings!

I had been told that once by a fitness counceller (when I did go a gym 8 years ago). I think I am going to try this as well.

Sccuffy

count me in!!! My weight isn't moving back down either. I'll be back to report.

I can only speak for myself. I was up a couple when I started this at 179 this morning I weighed 174. Wow, cutting out the before bedtime snack and all the water really helped me. Thanks for the "whoosh advice"...

Kat

I lost another 3.5 pounds today. This is really making a big difference for me. This is the most I have lost at one time since induction!

Been doing this since Monday, and only lost 1lb total for the week. I think this all is just coincidence...I'da probably lost it anyway

or you might not have lost anything at all..it works both ways! I'm not thinking it'll be a miracle cure, but a tool to work with that might help me reach my goals a little faster.

For everyone who is trying this...please continue to post your success...or lack of it! Thanks.