Can you have your one meal at different times everyday?

[DRiley1981]

Does it matter if you eat your one meal at different times everyday? I figure eating at the same time everyday would be the route to take, but what it you can't do it the same time everyday? Will it hurt my diet, or is it fine?

I work a lot and sometimes days stretch longer and i don't always eat around the same time daily.

 

[Devin77]

It's probably best to get the meal in at the same time every day I imagine, mainly to get your body used to the change. But, I can't see it being a huge problem, as there's been days where I don't eat at the same time, and it doesn't really bother me all that much. It may differ for others though.

 

[JeffR]

I don't see it being a big problem, but I think it would be better if you set your meal at the same time everyday. Your body will gradually get used to it and adapt to that time. Your body will probably start to crave food around the same time as well, so switching it up often is likely not a good idea as it may confuse your body. Doing it once in a while shouldn't bother you too much though.

 

[Happyflowerlady]

Some people fast shorter or longer periods of time, and some people try to have their meal at the same time each day so that it always stays right at the 24 hour setting. Either way seems to work, depending on which one suits you best.
I normally have my meal sometime between 11-3, depending on my schedule for the day. Most days, we go to the fitness center in the morning, and then I make my meal after working out and swimming at the gym.
On Sunday, the fitness center doesn’t even open until 1pm, so that day, it is closer to 2-3 pm when I am back home and ready to eat.
On those days, I sometimes have a protein drink in the morning, since it is so much later before my. Actual OMAD meal.