TheGreatDane17
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I always feel guilty about not being able to burn off the calories I eat after dinner. Because typically out of each of my 5 meals I am able to go jog it off. Thoughts? 
Not burning the calories off after Dinner?
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KaraCooks
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Not sure what thoughts you want. 
Why does it matter when you burn calories? You know that when you jog after every meal, you're not burning off the calories from *that* meal, right?
Eat a reasonable amount of calories each day and get some exercise each day. That's pretty much all it takes.
Why does it matter when you burn calories? You know that when you jog after every meal, you're not burning off the calories from *that* meal, right?
Eat a reasonable amount of calories each day and get some exercise each day. That's pretty much all it takes.
TheGreatDane17
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I actually did not know that. I have had several physicians tell me that you have around 4 hours to burn the calories before they turn into fat - Right after that saying that is why you should not eat before you go to sleep. But if you are right, then I am money. Thanks for the reply.
KaraCooks
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Buncha horse hockey.
Seriously I've found that most general physicians have no freaking clue about weight loss. I'm not dissing doctors ... just that unless they're specifically trained in nutrition and fitness, they just don't know.
The whole 4 hour window thing is totally untrue.
Don't worry about it to that degree.
TheGreatDane17
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Thank you, but its probably better I keep on my current regiment as if it is As it has & is working for me. Thanks a lot for your responses. Great moderator !
As it has & is working for me. Thanks a lot for your responses. Great moderator !
MysticRealm
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KaraCooks, just like Vets they have no idea about dog nutrition but the bad dog food companies make it worth their while to promote them!
WineDeer
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Actually, let me add here that the doctors aren't too crazy.
In this case, it depends -- if the OP is insulin resistant, the doctor may have very well suggested this and a short walk after dinner would cover the "exercise" portion of the requirement.
The reason it depends on whether you are IR or not is because people who are have excess glucose (from the meal) that will turn into fat, if it's not burned off.
But, in order for this to be the case, you have to have IR, and your doctor will have spoken to you about how to maintain your blood sugar levels (hopefully!). Additionally, white carbohydrates would not be part of your diet (white rice, white flour, sugar, etc.).
Otherwise, it doesn't matter when you exercise, as long as you're eating healthy and the food and exercise is consistent.
In this case, it depends -- if the OP is insulin resistant, the doctor may have very well suggested this and a short walk after dinner would cover the "exercise" portion of the requirement.
The reason it depends on whether you are IR or not is because people who are have excess glucose (from the meal) that will turn into fat, if it's not burned off.
But, in order for this to be the case, you have to have IR, and your doctor will have spoken to you about how to maintain your blood sugar levels (hopefully!). Additionally, white carbohydrates would not be part of your diet (white rice, white flour, sugar, etc.).
Otherwise, it doesn't matter when you exercise, as long as you're eating healthy and the food and exercise is consistent.
Mad4Chillas
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Buncha horse hockey.
Seriously I've found that most general physicians have no freaking clue about weight loss. I'm not dissing doctors ... just that unless they're specifically trained in nutrition and fitness, they just don't know.
I agree with this point. In the whole scheme of things GP's only ever touch on nutrition in their medical degree. They know the basics but dont know enough to suggest specific meal plans or details on how the nutrition interacts with the body (thats what Registered Dietitians are for). If you're already jogging 4x per day Im assuming your already burning a lot of calories off. Don't worry about not "burning off dinner" It just doesnt work that way...If your really worried try and do a few quick exercises before bed like crunches or lifting hand weights. But its really not necessary.