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Answer:
That's a
very good question and I'm glad you brought
it up.
It may sound
counterintuitive, but a recent study has
shown that eating calories later in the
day doesn't actually lead to additional
weight gain. For the details of that study,
check out these pages:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/02/060202080832.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3263249.stm
But back
to your question...
You work
out late at night, therefore your activity
level is MUCH higher at that time then
the average person. I used to workout
regularly any time between 9 and 11 p.m.
and even when I was training for fat loss
I would make sure to eat something afterwards.
It is crucial for optimal recovery from
training sessions and, as the recent research
shows, it's not going to lead to weight
gain.
So basically,
do it! Just be sure to not eat TOO much
- even though the calories will be used,
if you take in an excess of calories ANY
time, that can lead to fat gain.
You are
right about some bodybuilders eating in
the middle of the night. They may take
a protein shake if they wake up during
the night (some even set alarm clocks).
It is more a strategy for muscle gain
than fat loss though.
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