News

  • After I overeat, how long before I gain weight?

    Several athletes (and non-athletes) I know have mentioned that it seems they have a two-week rule. That is, they seem to be able to overeat for a period of time and then after roughly two weeks – boom! The scale says weight gain.

    The opposite seems to be true for these people as well. That is, when they begin the New Year’s resolutions of weight loss it take two weeks of vigilance before the scale shows a stable weight loss.

    What is going on?

    There are many factors that influence whether you gain weight or lose weight. Let’s begin with a single bout of overeating. You and your friend have weighed in prior to your meal. Your friend enjoys few things in life more than celery. S/he eats a pound of celery. You know that life is too short and you’re going to enjoy the trip. Furthermore, you love sweet chocolate. Your buddy has just consumed 64 calories and you enjoyed around 2288 calories.

    You both jump on the scale shortly after your “meal” – and what happens? Assuming you consumed nothing else and didn’t void before weigh in, you both gain one pound.

    But what happens in the next few days? Will you gain weight and will your friend lose weight?

    It is a complex answer that involves digestion, metabolism and energy expenditure. This energy output includes your lifestyle (deliver packages all day or sit in front of a computer) and your exercise routine or training plan (training for triathlon, mountain biking, cycling events, etc.). In the big scheme, if you eat more calories over the course of time than you burn, you will gain weight.

    Here’s what we know:

    -  Generally, we do not increase the number of fat cells in our bodies after the onset of puberty. The exceptions are if you gain a significant amount of weight or if you’ve had liposuction performed.

    -  A lean adult has around 40 billion fat cells and an obese person has some two to three times that value.

    -  For the most part, the fat cells you have ones you have just get bigger when you consume too many calories. For people that are obese, the fat cells look as though they are going to burst when examined under a microscope. These huge cells send signals to other immature cells and tell them to begin dividing.

    -  Mayo Clinic researchers designed an experiment in the 1980s that measured digestion time in 21 healthy people. Total transit time, from mouth to elimination, averaged 53 hours.

    -  Whether calories are burned or turned into fat will depend on your metabolic rate, your lifestyle and your exercise patterns over a period of time. The body likes consistency.

    -  Sustained weight gain (or loss) takes time to stabilize. Gaining one or two pounds after eating a big meal may not be sustained weight gain. Also, as all athletes know, losing one or two pounds after a workout may not be sustainable and is often a good deal of body fluid (sweat).

     

    I couldn’t find an exact answer to the question of, “How long before I gain weight after overeating?” because of the complexity of the seemingly simple story problem. I suspect overeating one day (pick any holiday) won’t show up on the scale as a long-term weight gain until around three or more days after the indulgence (assuming you continue to eat and exercise at “normal” rates after the indulgence).

    The trouble isn’t one day of indulgence. The trouble is telling yourself, “Oh well, I blew it yesterday, I might as well overeat (or drink) today too. I’ll start my “diet” on Monday.”

    If this continues week after week, you’ll have a big project come New Years Day or the first time you put on shorts next spring…

     

    Reference list available on request.

  • ← Next Post Previous Post →

  • Comments on this post (90 comments)

    • AlexFaile says...

      “

      Now you can get Bitcoins right in your browser! Believe it or not, you’ re just 1 click away from unique, online stream of income. Go through this link – and get your money!
      https://universe-blockchain37751.life3dblog.com/2222108/considerations-to-know-about-bitcoin-online
      http://franciscoieysk.webbuzzfeed.com/2641608/detailed-notes-on-change-bitcoin
      http://microminingindustry26902.blogadvize.com/3339874/rumored-buzz-on-mining-industry-of-komatsu
      http://mining-industry-of-sherit61479.blogzag.com/42644496/the-fact-about-bitcoin-wikipedia-that-no-one-is-suggesting
      http://fund-of-a-blockchain71468.look4blog.com/37512757/the-5-second-trick-for-bitcoin-games
      http://cloudminingindustry51603.ambien-blog.com/3273072/the-fact-about-trinity-bitcoin-that-no-one-is-suggesting
      https://hylistings.com/story9217777/facts-about-blockchain-of-a-python-revealed
      https://johnp888kap6.bloggazzo.com/profile
      http://blockchain-purse52749.isblog.net/the-bitcoin-sells-options-15631925
      http://dominickriwkz.jiliblog.com/56369388/agustus-2021-tips-on-how-to-make-bitcoin-in-faucethub

      Cryptocurrency News

      http://brooksncsgw.blog-mall.com/2714639/top-6-funny-herbal-extract-quotes
      http://benjaminp912wnf2.myparisblog.com/profile
      http://gregorymdsgy.bloggin-ads.com/21975951/top-seven-funny-herbal-extract-quotes
      https://edsgerc691ysm6.vidublog.com/profile
      http://sparkyo777gwk4.blog-gold.com/profile
      https://peterq356hyo6.idblogmaker.com/profile
      https://eduardoqgujw.oblogation.com/2149137/top-three-funny-herbal-extract-quotes
      http://jimv245ewm6.ttblogs.com/profile
      https://neiln912vmb1.shoutmyblog.com/profile
      http://letitiau111shv9.slypage.com/profile

      http://bit.ly/3aUbuAU Create a PBN mesh from 2000 sites

      http://bit.ly/3rT0Z6Y
      Unforgettable travel

      News bitcoin 0641bb5

      zz@btc++

      On March 29, 2021

    • vardenafil 40 mg says...

      “

      where to buy online vardenafil with out prescribed https://vegavardenafil.com/ vardenafil buy

      On March 29, 2021

    • how much is generic sildenafil says...

      “

      sildenafil uk over the counter https://eunicesildenafilcitrate.com/ sildenafil 25 mg tablet

      On March 28, 2021

    • generic tadalafil united states says...

      “

      tadalafil pills https://elitadalafill.com/ tadalafil 60 mg for sale

      On March 27, 2021

    • injectable ed medicine says...

      “

      alprostadil price in usa https://alprostadildrugs.com/ alprostadil urethral suppository

      On March 26, 2021

    • FrancisSoynC says...

      “

      https://allhottop.info – blowjob

      as$#$%f!&

      On March 07, 2021

    • LauraThing says...

      “

      https://suck-my-dick.xyz – free porn

      maer#$%fhyt

      On February 19, 2021

    • Rufusdicky says...

      “

      The portal design

      On February 18, 2021

    • Rufusdicky says...

      “

      Online CAD School

      On February 15, 2021

    • GabrielLaphy says...

      “

      http://boobed.xyz – fucking
      http://bdsmxxx.xyz – upskirt
      http://analbigdick.xyz – sexpert
      http://xfuckx.xyz – latins
      http://virginities.xyz – bisex
      http://hentai-x.xyz – sexpert
      http://thumbxxx.xyz – vagina
      http://dixckxx.xyz – homosexual
      http://dixckxx.xyz – blow job
      http://cum-xxx.xyz – spank

      On February 08, 2021

  • Leave a comment

Home / News / After I overeat, how long before I gain weight?