Macro partitioning

In obese short-sleepers, an evening chronotype is associated with altered eating patterns, specifically consuming more calories after 8 PM, fewer eating occasions, and larger portion sizes, which correlates with lower HDL-cholesterol levels.

For obese individuals sleeping less than 6.5 hours, being an evening type often means eating larger, less frequent meals and consuming more calories late at night. This pattern is linked to lower HDL (good) cholesterol. Try to shift eating earlier in the day and avoid large late-night meals.