480 - How Meal Timing Affects Fat Loss & Performance

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of meal timing on fat loss and performance, debunking common myths and providing insights on nutrition strategies.

How Many Calories, Carbs, and Protein Should You Eat? - Download our free tool and find out, based on your goals! https://www.digitalbarbell.com/calorieandmacronutrientcalculator Work with us: https://www.digitalbarbell.com/contact-us In this episode of the Digital Barbell Podcast, we’re breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in fitness and nutrition: meal timing. Does eating late at night actually make you gain fat? Do carbs before a workout help performance? Should you avoid insulin spikes? And does training fasted really burn more fat? We cover: • Why total calorie intake matters more than meal timing for fat loss • The “savings account” analogy for understanding body fat• Why nighttime eating gets people in trouble (and it’s probably not what you think) • The truth about insulin and fat storage• How meal timing CAN improve workout performance• The 3 main energy systems your body uses during exercise: ATP-CP system Glycolytic system Oxidative system • Why carbs before training can help your workouts• How protein timing supports muscle growth and recovery • The difference between “burning fat” and actually losing body fat We also touch on: • Where you should look…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jonathan Fletcher, Blakley Fletcher

Topics covered

• meal timing
• fat loss
• performance
• nutrition
• caloric intake
• exercise

Keywords

• meal timing
• fat loss
• performance
• caloric intake
• insulin
• carbs
• protein
• exercise

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Organizations: Digital Barbell

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