What time is the cut off for eating?

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  • laurelobrien
    laurelobrien Posts: 156 Member
    There is no cut off. I eat all my calories within 3 hours usually lol, never had lower body fat in my life. Your body really just doesn't give a crap when it gets food, as long as it does.

    edit: it boggles my mind that so many people say "my doctor/nutrition/nursing friend said... [broscience here]". Is that garbage really in textbooks?
  • Cherbear67
    Cherbear67 Posts: 245 Member
    I work some strange hours so my last meal is about 4 am or so.. I try and not eat anything at least 2 hours before I sleep.
  • laurelobrien
    laurelobrien Posts: 156 Member
    jamie eason (fitness trainer) says no carbs after 7pm

    source please? I don't think she's that stupid but sometimes fitness models give advice that sells, even if they don't follow it
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    it does not matter...

    eat when you are hungry ...don't eat when you are not hungry..simple..

    this thread will now close.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    jamie eason (fitness trainer) says no carbs after 7pm

    source please? I don't think she's that stupid but sometimes fitness models give advice that sells, even if they don't follow it

    no carbs after 7pm is a myth....
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    I was told by a friend who is also a nursing student that the body will usually turn excess calories into fat within hours of eating it. So people who eat large portion of their calories at night before bed are more likely to store excess cals as fat than people who eat smaller, earlier meals. I admit I was surprised, but I guess this is why people who eat bigger meals earlier in the day and people who stop eating earlier in the evening seem to have more success at losing weight on average.

    I don't wanna say your friend is an idiot, but your friend is an idiot. Look at my diary. Dinner and snacks are all eaten between the hours of 6pm and the minute I go to bed.
    I have lost 88 pounds and maintaining(within a pound) since Oct 1 and have 10.4 % body fat. Sort of throws your friends theory out the proverbial window.

    I eat most of my cals post workout which is usually 7pm and I have lost 3% body fat...this is bro science....
  • JUDDDing
    JUDDDing Posts: 1,367 Member
    I stop eating by about 23:50.

    But only because I obsess about which day to log it on if I don't.
  • missmegan831
    missmegan831 Posts: 824 Member
    There's no cutoff for eating. Eat when you're hungry and stay with your goals.

    ^^ THIS... listen to your body not to a clock on the wall
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    amazing how everyone's matabolism is on the dot with time. who needs clocks? ;)

    if your metabolism is on peak performance, a late LIGHT snack will not hurt you. in fact, it will keep your system primed while you sleep. best if you eat several small meals throughout the day.

    if your metabolism is putzing along, you probably want to avoid eating anything after you've finished your dinner/supper. have fluids like water or tea to feel fuller.

    just remember, these are all just suggestions. late meals might work for you, or they might not. see how your body responds. :)
    meal timing has nothing to do with metabolism.....

    more bro science...
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    I stop eating by about 23:50.

    But only because I obsess about which day to log it on if I don't.
    I never ever eat after 11:59:59 PM. I also never eat before 12:00:00 AM.
  • JusticeGirl25
    JusticeGirl25 Posts: 703 Member
    Cut off for eating? HAHA not me!
  • bitsyland
    bitsyland Posts: 49
    I stop eating while I'm sleeping. It's messy and dangerous to eat while sleeping. Any other time is fair game.

    Hahaha...your funny ::laugh: :laugh:
  • walkinon_sunshine
    walkinon_sunshine Posts: 36
    The time when you can't fit any more cals in your diary without going over is the cut-off. Or when your not hungry. Any other time, it's a green light.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    when my calorie/Macros goal has been met for the day.
    ^ That, or when you fall asleep. Whichever comes first.
    Yep, these are the answers.

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  • walkinon_sunshine
    walkinon_sunshine Posts: 36
    I stop eating by about 23:50.

    But only because I obsess about which day to log it on if I don't.

    XD Brilliant.
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    i need a few hours before going to bed otherwise i get indigestion. i have stop snacking at night time now, just make sure i eat enough in the day
  • danmcgarrigle5
    danmcgarrigle5 Posts: 90
    I heard at 8 pm, your intestines shut down ;)

    They are union, depending on what state you live in
  • robot_potato
    robot_potato Posts: 1,535 Member
    I stop eating when I go to sleep as I don't want to choke. Calories can't tell time.
  • LovelyLeeAnn
    LovelyLeeAnn Posts: 1
    I believe there really is not set time we should stop eating. I have read that it is not good to eat at night. I have a tendency to believe otherwise. Myfitnesspal is set up in a day by day plan so that would mean whatever you eat in one day would be recorded and one day ends at 12am and the other day starts. We all have set goals and that means only eating a certain amount of calories per day depending on how we answered a certain amount of questions. Calories end in one day and you start your new calories the next day therefore at midnight you will be starting the next day and continuing to record your set calories for that day. I feel as long as you are achieving your set calories and exercising then your cut off would be at midnight for the next day. I hope this has been helpful... SMILE
  • Wynterbourne
    Wynterbourne Posts: 2,225 Member
    My cut off time for eating is also one of two times: Either when I've reached my calorie limit or when I lose consciousness.
  • volume77
    volume77 Posts: 670 Member
    i dont have a cut off time for night but i dont usually eat during the day till like 3 pm
  • Joe7178
    Joe7178 Posts: 105
    There is no rule, that's just a marketing ploy set out to sell super complex diet programs and supplements. Just eat less calories in a day than your body requires to maintain its weight and you will lose body fat regardless of what time of the day/night you eat. Keeping in mind that if you stress when you eat at night, your cortisol levels raise and your body basically tries any way (binge eating usually) to compensate for the restricted calories.

    Keep it simple and do it slow for it to stick. Don't overthink it and don't overdo it :D Hope you listen ;)

    ^ This
  • bellyfant
    bellyfant Posts: 10
    It depends on when I plan on going to bed. I usually sleep better if I've not had anything to eat for 2-3 hours before going to sleep, so generally I try to stop eating at 10pm the latest.
  • Microfiber
    Microfiber Posts: 956 Member
    According to this thread, 8p.m. :laugh: :laugh:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/903797-you-ve-been-warned-the-intestine-shuts-down-after-8-00-pm
  • hopestreet2470
    hopestreet2470 Posts: 17 Member
    I even eat in bed with the laptop... I'm horrible

    Lol this made me giggle :D
  • redladywitch
    redladywitch Posts: 799 Member
    There is no cut off time. I eat when I'm hungry.
  • Cptrob
    Cptrob Posts: 80 Member
    I stop eating while I'm sleeping. It's messy and dangerous to eat while sleeping. Any other time is fair game.


    THIS!!!! :):):)
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    I try and stop around 8-9pm if I eat to late I get mad heart burn in the morning lol
  • TheFitnessTutor
    TheFitnessTutor Posts: 356 Member
    nutrient timing makes no difference unless you're on hormonal help on your way to competing for a national championship in bodybuilding. Otherwise eat when it's most comfortable to you. Early, midday, late at night, etc. The only reason it would matter is if you are prone to developing heartburn/gerd/indigestion on a full stomach at bedtime.
  • paulperryman
    paulperryman Posts: 839 Member
    New to all of this but have read stuff over the years and from my personal experience, avoid eating within 2-3hrs of when you plan to go to sleep otherwise you will be stuck with that in your stomach/intestines and your intestines slowly doing there thing while you are trying to sleep which can lead to a restless night, not to mention any energy foods will make it harder to sleep and drinking should be restrained to just water for the same reason,

    tho i get sleep apnea, ontop of a very light sleeper and dehydrated during the night but can't drink plain water filtered or otherwise, specially not the tainted flouride filled water that is prevelant in our water pipes but i make do with lightly flavored water.

    Maybe i'm wrong, just an educated guess. But if you give it those 3hrs the intestines have time to do there thing, your brain has time to relax not having to contend with the extra energy in the blood stream and the only issue you have then is possibly a urgent toilet break first thing in the morning either number 1's or 2's or both:)

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