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I heard about this fat-loss technique
of not eating after 6:00 p.m, do you think it's a good option?
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 Michael Collins:
No, it's not a good option for several reasons. First off, it's not
really practical. Think about it. You'd be hungry by the time
you're ready to go to sleep. I don't know about you, but it's
tough for me to go to sleep when food is on my mind. Not to
mention the
hunger you feel from low blood sugar.
Going until midnight alone, without food,
could cause a late night binge. We generally have less will- power
at night due to the different hormones floating through the system at
this time.
Also, if you're someone who likes to get
work done at night, such as writing or reading, this wouldn't be optimal
either since it would interfere with your concentration.
Now for the main reason...
If you were to stop eating at 6:00 pm and
not eat again until 8 am, that's essentially a fast of 14 hours!
If you've been reading this website for any length of
time, you know this is a huge mistake. Not only do you
go through
blood sugar swings, but you're forcing the body to break down precious
muscle tissue for fuel. That same muscle tissue that is keeping
your
metabolism running hot and burning calories for you.
The simple answer is no, it's not a good option.
Pssst.. you obviously haven't read "The Dark Side
of Dieting: 21 Mistakes to Avoid". We send it to you free when you
sign up for the newsletter- which is also free. *cough* That's what
makes us the "Most Valuable Piece of Fitness Real Estate on the Web".
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I’ve always been told to get a six- pack you need to do a lot of abs
work with high reps. Would you agree?
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Is it possible to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time?
I’ve got fat located in
the area of my body where my arm meets my shoulder, and I can’t get rid
of it. Are there any exercises in particular that would help improve
that? Or what about any spot reducing supplements?
I know I should be having
some protein and carbs after a weights workout, but what about after
cardio? I've heard that you should wait 2 hours before eating.
You mentioned the benefits of scheduling a "cheat meal" into your eating
program at least once per week. Is there a best time to eat a cheat
meal?
Should I be counting my grams of fat, sugar, and calories?
What can I do to flatten my lower abs? I've been
doing crunches and hanging leg raises for the last year, but nothing
seems to help.
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