When to stop eating before bed

ninerbuff

Then you are saying that it doesn't matter if you eat 3 hours before bed or 3 minutes....that just doesn't seem right to me. I am not trying to over complicate things, I just want to know how it works correctly. I am making a great effort to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes eating in ways that is beneficial to my body and cutting out ways that are harmful....

Yes, I researched this on the internet, which is why I posted this topic because all the information is contradictory. I was hoping for a discussion on it with people offering what works for them and what doesn't...actual experience has to count for something.

What works for some may not work for others, that's a given. At least with science there is testing done to confirm findings. It's up to the person to believe the science behind it or not.
I tell my clients the same thing I say here. And they aren't having any night time binge issues of extra fat being stored. In fact they are all losing!


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JennieAL

If I'm hungry, I eat. I've even gotten out of bed at night to eat. However, I do only eat if I'm truly hungry, because sleeping on an empty-ish stomach seems to give me better rest.

Nopedotjpeg

Then you are saying that it doesn't matter if you eat 3 hours before bed or 3 minutes....that just doesn't seem right to me. I am not trying to over complicate things, I just want to know how it works correctly. I am making a great effort to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes eating in ways that is beneficial to my body and cutting out ways that are harmful....

Yes, I researched this on the internet, which is why I posted this topic because all the information is contradictory. I was hoping for a discussion on it with people offering what works for them and what doesn't...actual experience has to count for something.

Fine, I've lost weight, and I don't give a **** what time of day it is. If I'm hungry, I eat. There's your anecdotal evidence.

Nopedotjpeg

Also, how do you people that stop eating after the evening news do anything at night? So if a friend wants to go out for a drink, it has to be between 6am and 7pm?

Goldenbast

Fine, I've lost weight, and I don't give a **** what time of day it is. If I'm hungry, I eat. There's your anecdotal evidence.

Why are you getting so defensive and almost belligerent? I asked an honest question and for all the scientific study and such you keep blathering on about, you have not offered a scientific quote on why it is all a myth. If you don't like the topic or the responses then don't post...no need to snap at me or the other posters, sheesh.

Contrarian

Fine, I've lost weight, and I don't give a **** what time of day it is. If I'm hungry, I eat. There's your anecdotal evidence.

Why are you getting so defensive and almost belligerent? I asked an honest question and for all the scientific study and such you keep blathering on about, you have not offered a scientific quote on why it is all a myth. If you don't like the topic or the responses then don't post...no need to snap at me or the other posters, sheesh.

This is a myth that we have all heard repeated here many, many times. I think that some people get frustrated when they have to refute the same myth over and over. Seriously, though, time of day makes no difference.

kellylara93

Fine, I've lost weight, and I don't give a **** what time of day it is. If I'm hungry, I eat. There's your anecdotal evidence.

Why are you getting so defensive and almost belligerent? I asked an honest question and for all the scientific study and such you keep blathering on about, you have not offered a scientific quote on why it is all a myth. If you don't like the topic or the responses then don't post...no need to snap at me or the other posters, sheesh.

Exactly.

happyhiram

Your body doesn't know what time it is. It burns the same amount of calories at night as it does during the day (unless you're more active during the day). It doesn't matter when you when you eat as long as your calories and nutrients have been met for the day.

waxon81

Eating at 7pm or 11pm (or whatever time it is you go to bed) wont effect your ability to lose weight as long as your eating under maintenance. People will believe what they want, especially if not eating 3 hours before bed will force the weight to just drop off you. Simple truth is, as long as what you consume over a 24hr period is not exceeding your calorie limit, you wont gain fat. Energy doesnt instantly turn to fat the moment you go to sleep, your metabolism doesnt shut down.

SLT01

I also work night shift, start @ 12 and off by 8 am. I like to eat about an hour before I go to bed, usually its after my morning workout. I just try and make sure I am under my calorie goal, and not eat my exercise calories back. It has worked for me so far!