Calories and Weight Gain All foods are made up of calories, which are a necessary component for your body to function normally. Think of calories as your body’s fuel. The foods you eat fuel your body to help you get through the day. If the food you eat contains more calories than your body needs, then the excess is converted into fat which your body stores to use later. For every 3500 extra calories you consume, your body produces 1 lb. of fat. Late Night Snacking and Weight Gain While eating after 8 p.m. won’t increase the amount of weight you’ll gain, there are still some risks to late night snacking. The issue is simple: when you’re tired, you’re more likely to overeat. To compensate for fatigue, your brain will tell you to eat more and you might grab an unhealthy, calorie-dense snack. This is why you may run into trouble when you eat late at night. It’s not because your body gains more weight, it’s because you eat the wrong foods. Instead of grabbing a bag of chips, you should grab a piece of fruit or a vegetable. The best options are healthy, high-fiber foods that will satisfy your hunger without packing lots of calories.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 20:37:46 +0000
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