Eating all day...

Question
Hi, and thank you for the website. I work in a catering business and I eat all day. I usually only snack, but sometimes I can eat a large meal and be hungry an hour later.However, it seems as though I am always eating something. I also eat near bedtime. However, I do not seem to gain weight. Are there certain body types that can eat all day and not gain weight? Also, if I continue this habit will the weight catch up to me as I get older? Thank you very much. I'm  male, 26, 5'8, 150 lbs.

Answer
Yes, some people can definitely eat more than others.  Some people have faster metabolisms and burn calories more efficiently.  However, just because you are thin does not mean you can eat whatever you want!  If you eat unhealthy, that WILL catch up with you, maybe not as fat or excess weight, but as health problems down the line.  For example, eating foods high in fat can lead to heart disease, high cholesterol, etc...  And eating a diet full of fruits, veggies, and whole grains can help prevent some types of cancer.  So even though you do not gain weight I would still watch WHAT you eat and ensure you are eating healthy foods and eating a well-balanced diet daily that includes all of the food groups!  AS far as whether it will catch up with you, can't tell you that for sure.  As we get older, our metabolisms definitely slow down so it could be a problem down the line.
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net

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