If you have asked any fit friend for tips on how to lose weight recently you might have heard them saying that you shouldn't eat any carbohydrates after 7 o'clock. Today we are going to delve into this theory and reveal the simple truths behind this commonly misunderstood gym myth.
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for many gym users trying to shed a few unwanted pounds is the sheer level of confusion surrounding the gym. People are constantly being told contradicting information and, usually, this leads them to deem weight loss as 'too difficult' so they simply quit.
However, despite the big strides we have made in scientific research over the last two decades, the basic five principles of losing weight remain largely the same.
In a business with so many supplements and workout plans on the market, it is easy to see why people get lost so frequently. Everybody claims to have 'the big secret formula', of course.
Thanks to the rise of celebrity culture over the last ten years, there has been a rise in the belief that carbohydrates are your enemy if you are trying to lose body fat. This has led to many ill-fated carb cutting diets to hit the scene, creating countless yo-yo dieters in the process. This belief stems from that culture. Can your body tell when the time is when you eat a meal?
No, it can not. This belief is just a general term which has now lost it's meaning completely. It's a very loose stereotype and many people falsely believe it to be true.
When you see the scientific studies performed in this particular area, things will become a whole lot easier to understand.
Scientific studies have shown us that individuals who consume a large intake of carbohydrates while in a sedentary state tend to store more fat than individuals who ate their carbohydrates around periods of exercise or other physical activity.
So why does this myth exist?
The 'no carbs after 7 pm' fascination was first created by gossip magazines directing readers to the latest quick fix method to lose fat. Their core audience, of course, are secretaries and office workers. The majority of that audience doesn't exercise regularly, hence looking for a quick fix solution to their fitness problems. They also tend to work 9-5 jobs.
This is how they were able to put an actual time on the moment you should stop eating carbohydrates. This stereotype of somebody working in an office all day, not exercising regularly and then being completely inactive after 7 o'clock each night simply doesn't fit everybody.
There is nothing wrong with eating carbs after a certain time of day. There is no scientific research to suggest or prove otherwise. It is up to the individual to determine when their biggest period of inactivity occurs during a day and then structure their carb intake around that accordingly.
How can you turn this new knowledge into an asset?
Simply structure your main intake of carbohydrates around your busiest period of the day. Whether that's a hectic few hours with your children, a gym workout or a busy period of housekeeping is up to you. Also, if you wanted to know how to build muscle and didn't know where to start, this is actually one of the main principles in building a leaner physique.
Ultimately, your muscles cannot see the clock and don't recognize the theme tune to your favorite soap opera. They cannot tell what time of day it is and they do not care. If you are trying to figure out how to lose weight and were feeling a little confused about this myth, you now know the scientific facts behind it and why it doesn't apply to everybody.
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for many gym users trying to shed a few unwanted pounds is the sheer level of confusion surrounding the gym. People are constantly being told contradicting information and, usually, this leads them to deem weight loss as 'too difficult' so they simply quit.
However, despite the big strides we have made in scientific research over the last two decades, the basic five principles of losing weight remain largely the same.
Today's clip on how to lose weight details five extensively researched fat loss tips for you.
In a business with so many supplements and workout plans on the market, it is easy to see why people get lost so frequently. Everybody claims to have 'the big secret formula', of course.
Thanks to the rise of celebrity culture over the last ten years, there has been a rise in the belief that carbohydrates are your enemy if you are trying to lose body fat. This has led to many ill-fated carb cutting diets to hit the scene, creating countless yo-yo dieters in the process. This belief stems from that culture. Can your body tell when the time is when you eat a meal?
No, it can not. This belief is just a general term which has now lost it's meaning completely. It's a very loose stereotype and many people falsely believe it to be true.
When you see the scientific studies performed in this particular area, things will become a whole lot easier to understand.
Scientific studies have shown us that individuals who consume a large intake of carbohydrates while in a sedentary state tend to store more fat than individuals who ate their carbohydrates around periods of exercise or other physical activity.
So why does this myth exist?
The 'no carbs after 7 pm' fascination was first created by gossip magazines directing readers to the latest quick fix method to lose fat. Their core audience, of course, are secretaries and office workers. The majority of that audience doesn't exercise regularly, hence looking for a quick fix solution to their fitness problems. They also tend to work 9-5 jobs.
This is how they were able to put an actual time on the moment you should stop eating carbohydrates. This stereotype of somebody working in an office all day, not exercising regularly and then being completely inactive after 7 o'clock each night simply doesn't fit everybody.
There is nothing wrong with eating carbs after a certain time of day. There is no scientific research to suggest or prove otherwise. It is up to the individual to determine when their biggest period of inactivity occurs during a day and then structure their carb intake around that accordingly.
How can you turn this new knowledge into an asset?
Simply structure your main intake of carbohydrates around your busiest period of the day. Whether that's a hectic few hours with your children, a gym workout or a busy period of housekeeping is up to you. Also, if you wanted to know how to build muscle and didn't know where to start, this is actually one of the main principles in building a leaner physique.
Ultimately, your muscles cannot see the clock and don't recognize the theme tune to your favorite soap opera. They cannot tell what time of day it is and they do not care. If you are trying to figure out how to lose weight and were feeling a little confused about this myth, you now know the scientific facts behind it and why it doesn't apply to everybody.
About the Author:
About the author: Russ Howe PTI is the UK's premier fitness instructor. If you need to learn how to build muscle or how to lose weight our easy video guides will help you get the most from your training.
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