3-4 hours before bed?

ndj1979

I always have ice cream about an hour before bed and I have no issues with losing weight.

PaulaWallaDingDong

If I don't eat before bed, I'll get sidetracked at the fridge when I get up to use the rest room. Might as well get it out of the way when you are aware of what you're eating and of sound enough mind to log it.

lindaloo1213

I have never had an issue with weight loss and timing of food/sleep especially as a night shifter.
But..i do have issues if I eat certain foods triggering my reflux if I eat them right before bed.

The only other downside to eating right before bed is I usually wake up sooooo hungry. But Really no biggie i jist make sure I have a plan for that morning hunger.

kshama2001

DeguelloTex wrote: »

I almost always have yogurt, protein powder, and strawberries not long before I go to sleep. Hasn't stopped me from losing 110 pounds.

Sounds good!

Hornsby

If it someone controls your cravings or helps you mentally to stay within your calorie goals then yes, it will help you lose weight. If your calorie intake isn't an issue, it doesn't matter when you eat.

jaga13

0neel0vee wrote: »

Hi, I'm new and trying to lose around 30 pounds. I have heard from alot of people that not eating 3-4 hours before you go to bed helps you lose weight. But I've also heard alot of people say that it's bull. I was just wondering if some of you guys recommend that or do this and have seen results?

The only way abstaining from eating 3-4 hours before bed helps you lose weight is if you don't replace that food elsewhere during the day. So if you normally eat a 200 calorie snack at night, and you stop doing that (but keep everything else consistent during the day), then yes, you would lose weight.

The same could be true if you stop eating an afternoon snack, or stop drinking. As long as you don't replace the calories.

I'm not a fan of these types of rules. Personally, I start my day early and am usually no longer hungry after my 5pm dinner. Most nights I just go to bed early without any evening eating. It's very rare that I'm actually hungry, though for fun I might enjoy a small treat. But that's just how I feel most nights. Do what works for you.

benzieboxx

Your body is going to use calories the same way no matter the time of day. That whole thing of not eating before bed got started because it's bad for your digestive system i.e it leads to heart burn in the morning or what have you.