03 If You Eat Carbs After 6pm, They’ll Be Stored as Fat

“Some people think that if you eat carbohydrates before going to sleep, they’ll have a negative effect because your metabolism will slow down,” says Famutimi. “It doesn’t work like that.” View your energy balance like your bank balance: what matters are your habits across the course of the month, and a splurge is a splurge no matter whether it’s Friday night or Tuesday afternoon. Plus, if you’re an after-work athlete, there are benefits to a well-balanced dinner: “I advise most of my clients to eat higher-carb meals after a workout,” says Famutimi. “That’s when the body craves those nutrients.”