Finally, choosing to exercise before or after a meal can positively affect postprandial lipemia - the presence of fat in the blood. Research done at the University of Florida showed that exercise before or after a meal reduced the magnitude and duration of postprandial lipemia. And more good news - mild exercise proved just as beneficial as strenuous. Study participants learned that premeal or postmeal exercise increased caloric expenditure and fat metabolism, improved their overall fitness levels and contributed positively to their health and weight control goals. And while it may be inconvenient at first, spreading out your total caloric intake over the course of the day can also influence blood fat levels.
Nutritionists recommend spreading the same number of calories out over five or six small meals.
It seems our bodies handle fat better in smaller doses. Worse still, temporary weight loss may be followed by rapid weight gain. Change your way of thinking and acting. See it as weight control, not weight loss. The very best time to start controlling your weight is when you're young.