What time do you stop eating for the day?

lessismoreohio
lessismoreohio Posts: 910 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Looking for input:

Is there a time of the day that you find it is best if you don't eat beyond that time. I've heard some people say that they don't like to eat after 7:00PM. What time do you stop eating for the day?
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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    I try to make sure that I've finished chewing before my head hits the pillow but then again I've been known to snack in bed. Your body doesn't care when you feed it. All that stuff about not eating after XXpm is bunk.
  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    Best for what?

    For digestion?

    It's probably better to give your meals a few hours to digest before hitting the sheets, your body has a lot of functions it needs to perform while you're sleeping, digesting most of a large meal makes it more difficult.

    For weight loss?

    Doesn't matter.
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi

    I have GERD, so I stopped eating 3 hours before going to bed.
  • FrankiesSaysRelax
    FrankiesSaysRelax Posts: 403 Member
    I try not to eat after 8pm but mostly b/c of my acid reflux and it makes it hard for me to sleep. As long as you're within your calories, you can eat any time you'd like.
  • rkirk1954
    rkirk1954 Posts: 8 Member
    Being a Type II diabetic I have found that having a high protein drink around 8PM keeps my fasting glucose levels normal in the AM and somewhat curbs the hunger pangs. Last regular meal is around 5-6 PM.
  • delyn356
    delyn356 Posts: 145 Member
    Usually I would try to not eat past 8PM because thats when endless late-night snacking would occur, so it helps me mentally to not mindlessly snack when I don't need to eat. That said, however, my schedule has been hectic lately so there are times when I eat really late, even 30 minutes before I sleep (10-11PM).

    The only reason why I try to set a cut off time is because I'll tend to go over my calories at night...but if I have a lot left over that I didn't eat during the day, then I don't set a specific time to stop eating.

    Sorry if this was unclear and confusing...hehe
  • Gigsluvscw
    Gigsluvscw Posts: 139 Member
    It doesn't matter when you eat/when you stop for the day. Just as long as you keep within your calories. Some people like to have those limits so they won't be tempted to let the after dark snack attack attack. Just play around with it and stick with what works best for you. :-)
  • skylark94
    skylark94 Posts: 2,036 Member
    I stop eating when I'm not hungry anymore. Usually after my 9:00pm bowl of cereal.
  • leebesstoad
    leebesstoad Posts: 1,186 Member
    Normally I "eat" my last meal about 7 or 8 with dinner. I do have a protein shake later than that, frequently in the 11 PM - 1 AM time period. If I need a few calories, I'll throw in a McDonald's ice cream cone or hot fudge sundae late as well, but only if I need the calories.
  • Hildy_J
    Hildy_J Posts: 1,050 Member
    I like a snack just before bedtime, piece of toast, apple, hot chocolate that kind of thing.

    Can't go to bed hungry.
  • SalishSea
    SalishSea Posts: 373 Member
    I know that your body doesn't take notice of what time of day you eat, but my brain does. If I start to eat in the evenings those vicious cravings will not stop. So after I've eaten healthy all day I don't want to sabotage my hard work in the evening. So yes, I do make an absolute stop eating time for myself. That time is 8 pm.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    Depends on when I get home on a particular day. I MUST have my nightly hummus and wheat thins... sometimes 8pm...sometimes 10pm.
  • llkilgore
    llkilgore Posts: 1,169 Member
    This is just a matter of personal preference unless you have digestive issues with eating too close to bedtime. I don't, and there's something about closing out my food log for the day that makes me hungry if I give myself too long to think about it. So I routinely have a bedtime snack.
  • AlongCame_Molly
    AlongCame_Molly Posts: 2,835 Member
    When I stop being hungry. BAM.

    True story.
  • rfihn
    rfihn Posts: 35 Member
    I try to eat dinner at 7:30, 8:30 is the latest because I will have trouble sleeping at night. If I eat late I will get nightmares and wake up 5-8 times a night for whatever reason.
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    There is no specific time. Eat at whatever time is convenient to meet your calorie needs. Some people like to stop earlier than others. I for one prefer to save about 300-500 calories for late night eating and typically eat that between 10 PM-MIdnight. I like a fully belly when I sleep.
  • crevices
    crevices Posts: 226 Member
    like someone said previously, i eat when i stop being hungry which is usually around 6pm for me. i don't encourage myself to snack after that either way because i will usually end up binging
  • iquiltoo
    iquiltoo Posts: 246 Member
    I try to make sure that I've finished chewing before my head hits the pillow but then again I've been known to snack in bed.

    You made me snort out loud because when I read the topic, this is almost exactly what I was thinking...
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
    I don't have a set time, if I'm hungry I'll eat.
    I do usually stop 1-2 hours before I go to bed.

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  • m00tmike
    m00tmike Posts: 248 Member
    Eating after 7pm is a myth. It doesn't matter to weight loss. A calorie deficit is a calorie deficit no matter when you eat those calories. You can eat them with a fox. You can eat them in a box.
  • citygirl04
    citygirl04 Posts: 286 Member
    Eat when you're hungry, just choose well. ;)
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    I am doing 16:8 fasting so I stop at 7:30, and start at 1130.
  • ohellotheresa
    ohellotheresa Posts: 58
    I like to get most of my calories in earlier in the day but I generally like to eat something right before bed also (^_^;) yesterday that was at around 11pm...
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    Looking for input:

    Is there a time of the day that you find it is best if you don't eat beyond that time. I've heard some people say that they don't like to eat after 7:00PM. What time do you stop eating for the day?

    I stop eating for the day when I'm disgusted with myself. Usually 15 min before bed. I hate waking up hungry.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    I stop eating when I go to bed, when I'm out of calories, and/or when I'm no longer hungry.

    If that means I'm done at 6 pm (out of calories), ok.

    If I am eating at 11:30, it's not going to hurt anything.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I stop eating when I go to sleep other than that meal frequency has no bearing on weight loss... Eat when you can get your calories in...... Best of Luck
  • 1pattycakes2u
    1pattycakes2u Posts: 4
    Take 1 omeprazole daily and you will not have those problems. It works differently then all those other things, ask your pharmacist about it. Patty
  • megsmom2
    megsmom2 Posts: 2,362 Member
    Before I go to bed. I hate crumbs on the pillow.
  • watfordjc
    watfordjc Posts: 304 Member
    After using up all my calories I have breakfast if I'm hungry. Sometimes I have breakfast before my dinner. I don't have a cut off time, I stop eating for the day wherever my sleep (if any) falls.
  • astartig
    astartig Posts: 549 Member
    I can't sleep if I am hungry. I'll eat right before bed if I have to. my last meal is usually a couple hours before bed though.

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