Originally Posted by
Reqq
Turn that upside down and you have it about right. The whole "Don't consume carbs after 6pm because you'll get fat overnight" is a myth and has been debunked numerous times.
I'd advocate eating as little carbohydrates as possible in the morning. Dumping carbs into your body following a night's sleep when your body hasn't been fed for atleast 6-8 hours will just send your blood sugars sky-rocketing. Insulin will also sky rocket to compensate and you'll just end up throwing your sugars and energy levels haywire for the rest of the day.
Breakfast: Lots of protein
Lunch: protein & small amount of carbs
Dinner: protein & generous portion of carbs (following workout)
Carbohydrates you want would include sweet potatoes, quinoa, split peas, brown rice. Carbs you don't want are ordinary potatoes, white rice, pasta, chips, bread etc..
Also, get your head around the idea of adding healthy fats to your diet: Almonds, pine nuts, unsalted cashews (have a small cupped handful of these mid-morning and mid-afternoon). Speaking of nuts and fats - I've found Peanut butter a great way to keep hunger at bay, especially if I am working late into the night or just feel a bit extra hungry. 2 tbsp of Crunchy peanut butter will keep hunger at bay and what's more it's good for you!