Can I restart my calories at 12 am?
                                
                                
                                •
                                
                                
                        
                                    
                                    4 min read                                
                            
                                Over 50% of people who track their calories have at some point wondered if a new day, signaled by the clock striking midnight, offers a fresh start. However, the notion that you can restart your calories at 12 am is a common misconception that misunderstands how your body and metabolism truly work. This article will delve into the science of calorie expenditure and explain why your physiological processes don't operate on a rigid 24-hour schedule controlled by a clock.