3 body problems ? Courtney Kassis , a registered dietitian in the Philadelphia area, is sharing three common stumbling blocks in weight loss journeys. She highlights the need for timing eating, addressing nutrient deficiencies and prepping meals. “After working with thousands of clients over the past five years to successfully lose weight and maintain it long-term, I need you to know these three things that are often overlooked,” Kassis said in a TikTok this week.
You’re not timing your meals right The pros and cons of intermittent fasting — eating within a specific window of time and fasting for the remaining hours — have long been a hot topic in wellness circles. Eating before bed can cause indigestion and heartburn, making it tougher to slumber. But exactly when you should close the kitchen for the night continues to be debated .
Some experts say finishing eating two to four hours before bedtime is best. Kassis recommends allowing yourself at least 12 hours between the last meal of the day and the first meal of the following day. “Help your body go into fat-burning mode instead of constantly being in fat-storage mode,” she explained.
“In fat-storage mode, it’s obviously really difficult to lose weight, but 12 hours is all you need to switch it up and start burning fat.” University of Michigan Medicine reports that the liver begins to break down stored fat in a fasting state, which typically starts 12 hours after your last meal. You have nutrient deficie.