The Best Time to Eat for Fat Loss

I always get asked for my best fat loss tips, so today I'm sharing two of my favorites with you:

Tip #1: Eat with the sun! 

I love this tip so much, because it’s so simple and it’s free and it has the capacity to radically alter your health for the better. When we eat is just as important - and I would even argue more important - than what we eat. We are not designed to be eating all day every day. Eating late into the night, once the sun has set, has been shown to disrupt not only your sleep but your circadian rhythm and metabolism, as well.

The kitchen should open when the sun rises and close once the sun sets.

I think just using this tip can be a great tool to improve your health during these last two weeks of the year. Eat what you want, focusing on (mostly) whole food, protein-rich foods, of course, but once the sun sets, that’s it, kitchen closed.

Tip #2: Eat 30-40 grams of animal protein in your morning meal.

That’s it. You can eat whatever you want in addition to that, but eat your 30-40 grams of protein first. This will help you not only feel more satisfied moving into your day, but you should also find your cravings for sugar and carb-rich foods dissipate. This is a great strategy on days where you’ll be around many tempting foods and treats.

If you're just getting started on your fat loss journey or have been struggling to make progress, just start with these two tips above and watch your body change over time. Be patient, but stay consistent.

xo. Amanda