The next step is the evening meal. It is important to eat an hour or so after your evening workout.This will replace some of the energy you have lost so that you will be able you get up and get going again the next day. If you plan well. this meal can be an important part of you fat-burning day. There are certain foods and spices, such as red peppers, chillies and ginger, which will actually help your body to burn up unwanted calories. Don't leave your evening meal too late, though, as you need to give your body time to absorb the food before you sleep.