Bed time meals after evening training

Alendralouise

I often don’t sleep well after evening training and think bed-time meals can help- but I’m in need of some inspiration! Does anyone have any recommendations? I used to have quark or cottage cheese etc but I’m off dairy. I’d be interested to hear what others find helpful for better sleep after heavy training. Thanks

Orphia

Drugs. Or training in the morning.

Seriously, I can't sleep either if I work out any time after lunch. In for the replies.

livingleanlivingclean

I have dinner post training, and then dessert. I don't have any issues with sleep after a workout though (I wouldn't know if not eating had an effect, I've never done it

Magnesium helps with relaxation and sleep?

dsboohead

Evening training pumps the body into "awake" mode. Can you wake up early instead and go to bed early instead of working out? Has nothing to do with a meal.

Alendralouise

dsboohead wrote: »

Evening training pumps the body into "awake" mode. Can you wake up early instead and go to bed early instead of working out? Has nothing to do with a meal.

Problem is, I have a coach and a club, and we can only meet to train in the evenings. That’s just twice a week, though, so at least on other days I can train earlier.

lynn_glenmont

Unless you're hungry, I doubt eating is going to help you to sleep. Turn off the TV/music/electronics at least an hour before you plan to turn in. Maybe try a warm, uncaffeinated drink, like herbal tea, or heated non-dairy milk of your choice. Try taking a warm shower or bath. Meditate or read something, preferably something that's not too exciting or that doesn't have a plot you'll keep thinking about after you put it aside. Basically, wind down.

Alendralouise

Yes I think I need to do more of that, definitely! Thank you

dsboohead

Alendralouise wrote: »

dsboohead wrote: »

Evening training pumps the body into "awake" mode. Can you wake up early instead and go to bed early instead of working out? Has nothing to do with a meal.

Problem is, I have a coach and a club, and we can only meet to train in the evenings. That’s just twice a week, though, so at least on other days I can train earlier.

Oh I see!

sijomial

Beer is classed as a food isn't it?

cwolfman13

How late in the evening are your workouts?

I lift a couple evenings per week and cycle most other evenings...I'm usually in the gym or on the bike by 5:30 and done by 6:30...I eat dinner around 8:30 PM and I'm in bed around 9:30/10 and don't have issues sleeping with evening workouts...the only time I've ever had an issue is when the workout takes place later and I get home and it's really bed time, but I'm too pumped up...I have to have wind down time...not sure that food would help the issue...a lot of people wonder how I can eat so late and then go to bed because a lot of people have sleep issues after eating later in the evening.

Sp1tfire

I enjoy oatmeal mixed with protein powder after hiking in the evening.

Orphia

On the off-chance you're worried that eating after 8 pm or whenever is going to affect your weight... don't worry.

Your body burns energy 24/7. I lost 80 lbs eating 60% of my calories just before bed. Eat dinner when you like.

Alendralouise

cwolfman13 wrote: »

How late in the evening are your workouts?

I lift a couple evenings per week and cycle most other evenings...I'm usually in the gym or on the bike by 5:30 and done by 6:30...I eat dinner around 8:30 PM and I'm in bed around 9:30/10 and don't have issues sleeping with evening workouts...the only time I've ever had an issue is when the workout takes place later and I get home and it's really bed time, but I'm too pumped up...I have to have wind down time...not sure that food would help the issue...a lot of people wonder how I can eat so late and then go to bed because a lot of people have sleep issues after eating later in the evening.

Thanks for the info- yes, the problem occurs when I get home when really it’s bedtime. Two nights a week I drive an hour (sometimes a bit less but usually the traffic is so bad here that’s become standard) to my BWL club and my coach arrives at 18:30, sometimes later. So we start about 19:00. There’s usually about two and a half to three hours of technical programme to get through, so I’m rarely out before 21:45. So home by about 22:30/22:45 when I should have been winding down or in bed. It’s hard sometimes but I feel lucky to have my coach and club. I live in semi-rural England and things are few and far between generally in terms of specialist sports etc.

Alendralouise

Orphia wrote: »

On the off-chance you're worried that eating after 8 pm or whenever is going to affect your weight... don't worry.

Your body burns energy 24/7. I lost 80 lbs eating 60% of my calories just before bed. Eat dinner when you like.

Thanks for the reassurance- I’ve never worried about the time of day that I eat Awesome weight loss! Bravo!!

KANGOOJUMPS

I think heading out at 4 am is the BEST!

deannalfisher

i do a small bowl of cereal right before bed most dinners; dinner can be anywhere from 6-9pm depending on daily schedule - eat food how it fits into your day

iamthemotherofdogs

I think it's important to establish a nighttime routine to let your body know it's time to wind down. Lights out, chill music or a book, maybe a hot cup of tea, etc. Melatonin helps me some nights as well-- once you get into a routine your body will know what you're asking of it.