will fat burning be the same on an empty stomach, compared to a full stomach?

[faller]

Seems like if you have decent glycogen stores, you will be burning that regardless of what is in your digestive system. Seems that if you don't have decent glycogen stores, you will burn a lot of muscle! Personally, I say keep yourself well-fed, it's the overall calories balance you should be concerned with.

 

[sirbadass]

faller, what exactly do you mean by decent glycogen stores? are you referring to the amount of glucose in the blood? or are you referring to body fat?

 

[faller]

Your body stores carbs as glycogen, you have some in your muscles and a lot in your liver. If you eat no carbs at all, your glycogen stores will last *around* 24 hours. As sugar in the blood is used up, glycogen is broken down to form glucose (blood sugar) to keep the levels in the blood fairly stable.

 

[sirbadass]

uh... my head is swimming. i need to consult with a dietitian.

thanks again, faller.