Myth: Eating after 8 p.m. causes weight gain.
If you eat late at night, will the calories automatically turn into body fat?
The fact is... the time of day isn't what affects how your body uses calories. It's the overall number of calories you eat, how much physical activity you do, and the calories you burn over the course of 24 hours that determines whether you gain, lose, or maintain your weight. No matter when you eat, your body will store extra calories as fat if you've eaten too much.
If you want or need to have a snack before bedtime, think first about how many calories you have already eaten for the day.
Avoid snacking in front of the TV at night, it may be easier to overeat when you are distracted by the television.