When is a good time to check your weight?
Turns out, one should check their weight early morning on an empty stomach. “That is after clearing your bowels. The weight you get without having any water, medicine, tea, or anything is the correct weight,” Dr Ria Banerjee Ankola, a food therapist, the right time to check your weight is first thing in the morning after clearing your stomach, so that you do not have the added weight of a previously indigested meal. You will notice that this weight varies from 500 gms to 1 kg,”
Soni having said that, it is also important to keep in mind that morning weight depends on person-to-person. “For normal people who workout 45 minutes to one hour daily, it is usually a little more in the evening because it includes the weight of the meals and water. But athletes or those who are physically active usually have lesser weight in the evenings as compared to the mornings. However, the actual weight will still be the morning weight,” Dr Ria explained.
“Once in a month, on an empty stomach, is best. But if you are too curious, once a week is fine too. Just remember that the weight might fluctuate depending on what you have eaten the previous day, the amount of water consumed throughout the day, any new medication, and even the level of physical activity,”
Four things you should avoid in empty stomach
Your morning meal is one of the most crucial as it breaks the night-long fast and sets the tone for the rest of your day. As such, it’s crucial to pay special attention to what you eat on an empty stomach as it can significantly impact your health. While some keep it heavy, others prefer their first meal to be light. But, what should (and should not) be eaten in the morning?
Putting all your questions to rest is Neha Sahaya, a nutrition and wellness consultant, who recently took to Instagram to share four things you should never consume on an empty stomach.
Honey in lemon water: Honey mixed in lemon water is a common drink that many people consume in the morning as they believe it helps to burn fat. However, Sahaya advised against doing so. “Honey has more calories and is higher in glycemic index than sugar. Pure honey without any additives is difficult to find and most consume sugar and rice syrup in the name of honey. It raises your blood sugar levels as a result of more food cravings throughout the day,” she said.
But, functional nutritionist Mugdha Pradhan, CEO and Founder, iThrive disagreed and said this is completely false. “Raw, well-sourced honey is one of the healthiest natural sweeteners and a great source of healthy carbohydrates that is rich in nutrients and other immune system-boosting compounds,” she explained, adding that honey has actually been shown to improve metabolic health in several studies.
Tea and coffee: Sahaya further shared that consuming tea or coffee on an empty stomach triggers stomach acids, which could upset your tummy and create digestive issues.
Fruits: According to Sahaya, fruits digest very quickly as compared to other food items. “This will make us hungry within an hour. Certain citrus fruits eaten on an empty stomach can also lead to acidity,
Sweet breakfast: Finally, the expert advised consuming a savoury breakfast over a sweet breakfast to maintain the blood sugar levels. “It’s perfect for those who wish to keep tabs on their fitness. A morning meal based on proteins and fat helps reduce appetite throughout the day and you won’t be starving at lunchtime. Sweet breakfast will raise your blood sugar levels and crash it even quickly keeping you more hungry, especially craving for carbs and low on energy,
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