Metabolism question.

[chrisobrien54]

Google has failed me on this, although I suspect it a bit of a dumb question.

So I work out, eat right and generally look after myself as best I can. I'll cycle and run loads, which presumably ups my metabolism slightly.

My question is this: if I stuff a couple KFC down my neck, followed by ice cream and a few bars of chocolate - how quickly does the body process that and turn it into fat?

I mean, how long does it take for that intake to turn into wobbly pink flesh around my waist?

Any input appreciated : )

[chrisobrien54]

daz3210 said:

I heard something similar, basically that you can eat too little and your body goes into like a protection mode where it stores everything it can.

By all accounts, you really have to be going some to induce this reaction. Like eating nothing for months.

[chrisobrien54]

dangerousB said:

Well, it may not actually do that. Whilst that's not the best of dietary input, it doesn't automatically mean it'll end up as stored body fat. Depends on a great deal of other factors.

To (kind of) answer your question, the nutrient order in terms of digestion is carbohydrate then protein and then fat, but transit times can vary hugely from person to person and even vary wildly for yourself - again it'll vary dependent upon a whole host of factors.

Me personally? If I had a huge pig-out and did nothing physically, my body would give me away in 3 days.

That's why I don't do it.

So you reckon three days for you? I've kind of banked on a week for me - any weight loss, or gain, usually takes a week but I've never been sure if this has been psychological. I rarely jump on the scales, only work on appearance.