Is it ever to late to eat?
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Just don't feed them after midnight.0
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I have eaten right before bed sooo many times this past year! and have still lost 50lb. If you are eating healthy stuff it won't make you fat no matter what time you eat it.0
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I eat anytime, although I do eat more early in the day before a workout.0
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When you're dead.0
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When you're dead.
My first thought, too. :P0 -
When you're dead.
My first thought, too. :P
Otherwise, no.0 -
i find that not eating after 5pm makes a HUGE difference for me, personally. even if i go over my calories for the day, if i don't eat after 5, i still lose weight. sometimes it's difficult (because i'm a serious night owl, and a formerly habitual late-night eater), but for some reason, it works for me! of course there are times when i eat after 5pm but for the most part, i try to stick to it. give it a try and see if it makes a difference! i've lost 10 lbs so far (only 3 on mfp)...and i really think a lot of it has to do with eliminating my late-night eating.
It sounds like it's more down to (my emphasis) ELIMINATING your late-night EATING.
Doing it by time is as good a way as any though!0 -
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I have heard from several people that eating after 6pm is bad. What do you guys think about that? Do you have a bed time for food?
not unless you look like this guy:
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No its never to late to eat.
If you eat at a deficit for the day you will loose fat no matter what time your meals are. Same goes for eating at a surplus so eat when ever its convenient for you. If you like to go to bed slightly fasted then eat early. I prefer to go to bed feeling satiated so I typically eat dinner semi late. Its all personal preference.0 -
My favorite part about this myth is that I have no idea what time one goes to bed!0
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TOPIC: Is it ever to late to eat?
You don't have that problem with ice cream ;-P0 -
I NEVER used to at all i would go to sleep at 7.30 if need be!! lol
BUT i am a muncher and so i stock up on carrots and celery most night now!! AND NO RUDE COMMENTS PLEASE PEOPLE0 -
I have that same question right now. It's 4 a.m. and I haven't ate since 6 pm Tuesday so I'm freaking starving!0
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If I'm still awake I eat. I always save most of my cals for late at night its when I'm hungriest
This. The time that you eat has no effect on weight loss.
Weight is gained by a surplus of calories.
I also consume the majority of my calories at night before bed.
I don't sleep when I'm hungry.0 -
I tend not to eat after 8 p.m. but that's because I get reflux not because I'm worried about gaining weight from eating late.0
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It shouldn't affect weight loss, but might feel uncomfortable when you're trying to sleep.
Some people find sleeping on a full belly helps them, but others, like me, worry too much about how much bed my stomach needs when I've eaten too late. Lol!0 -
Once I fall asleep it's too late. :laugh: Some people have digestive problems like reflux, and eating close to bed time would be a bad idea. People like me, however, seem to do well with a little snack before snoozing. It helps me get cozy - especially if it's something with some carbs in it. I've always eaten late, and I've never been overweight. I think it really depends on the person, so do what works for you.0
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Food is in your stomach for 2-3 hours, your illium for 2-3 hours and duodenum for upto 72. Why would a few hours after 6pm have ANY effect?
The statement makes no survival sense? Why would eating after 6/7pm be bad?!
I think its because people are usually less active after 6/7pm, hence the argument for the big breakfasts and consuming most of your calories early as opposed to in the evening - doesnt make sense to me personally but thats the logic.0
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