What happened to my body, when I started eating on time (for just one week)

When I was growing up, the idea of ​​portion sizes was never discussed in our home. As children we ate until we were full and then more. Therefore, when we were growing up, we never consciously controlled our portion sizes. Needless to say, obesity and related problems soon followed.

Happy family celebrating Thanksgiving dinner at home. Concept of holiday tradition

However, in April of this year, I finally decided to see a nutritionist and see how I could possibly lose weight. Also, since I was diagnosed as being insulin resistant, it was important that I not only pay attention to what I eat, but also how much I eat and when I eat it.

And so, for the first time in my life, I began to be aware of my portion sizes and meal times.

I would have my first meal around 9:30 a.m. and my last meal by 7:30 p.m. at the latest. That sounds like a wide window – and it is – but it took some getting used to.

To be clear, I haven’t decided on the ideal serving size for someone my height and weight, I got that number from my nutritionist.

Here’s what happened to my body when I started eating on time and controlling portion sizes:

1. I was very hungry for the first two days

Even though my dietitian had taken into account my body weight and general eating habits, my food intake had dropped dramatically overnight. As a result, my body went into shock and craved more food. The first day in particular was extremely difficult. I kept getting hungry and needed everything I could not to open the shelf and eat junk food. But that was just my body getting used to the new eating habit. I had a severe headache the first day too, so I spent the day resting in bed. On the third day, however, I was able to overcome my hunger pangs and go back to work full time.

2. I felt a lot lighter

What I basically did was staple the stomach by controlling the amount of food I ate. As a result, although I hadn’t lost much weight after 15 days, I was able to feel lighter and more energetic. I was afraid I wouldn’t be as energetic as I used to be, but because my meals were balanced – protein, carbohydrates, fiber – they gave me all the energy I needed.

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3. I started to sleep better

I have struggled with insomnia for much of the past decade. Since I not only checked my portion sizes, but also the timing of my meals, I ate at 7.30 p.m. at the latest. I usually go to bed around 10:30 p.m., which gives my body three good hours to digest what I ate. This, I believe, also made me fall asleep better. There were days when I woke up refreshed and full of energy, something I haven’t felt in a long time.

4. I had hunger pangs after dinner

I had something to eat every few hours throughout the day. However, the longest I would go without eating was after dinner. Technically, I didn’t eat anything for almost 14 hours. I was awake for four to five hours. As a result, my post-dinner hunger pangs were a real challenge. To avoid binge eating, I ate a fruit or drank a glass of buttermilk. That would invariably fill me up and help me get through the evening.

5. I felt a lot more confident

To be clear, I didn’t lose a lot in the first few weeks. In fact, I still haven’t lost much weight since starting my diet. But that’s because of my insulin resistance. However, it has given me a lot of confidence. For the first time in my life, I felt like I could actually lose weight. The important thing is that for the first time I felt like I could actually control my portion sizes, which I have never done in my life. It gave me a new level of confidence that will help me get through the week after that and the week after that.

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source https://dailyhealthynews.ca/what-happened-to-my-body-when-i-started-eating-on-time-for-just-one-week/