Problems eating late

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  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    one Oreo double stuff - 70 calories ;)

    Who in the hell eats just one double stuff oreo? :wink: You need two, otherwise you cannot build and consume a the quadruple-stuf!
  • Majda1234_wechange
    Majda1234_wechange Posts: 100 Member
    Yes, in that case i can help since i am in a similar situation. No carbs(rice, pasta, bread etc) after 6pm, you should aim for lean protein(turkey, chicken, seafood etc) with some baked or cooked vegetables. It doesn't really matter that much how close to bedtime but the dietitian told me it is optimal to aim 3 hours prior, not because of weight gain but because many people tend to have trouble sleeping.Other than that it shouldn't matter.

    Latest studies have shown eating carbs before bed increase fat loss.

    I am just saying what the dietitians have told me. They are also trainers at the gym so i do trust their knowledge about the stuff.
  • ritchiedrama
    ritchiedrama Posts: 1,304 Member
    Yes, in that case i can help since i am in a similar situation. No carbs(rice, pasta, bread etc) after 6pm, you should aim for lean protein(turkey, chicken, seafood etc) with some baked or cooked vegetables. It doesn't really matter that much how close to bedtime but the dietitian told me it is optimal to aim 3 hours prior, not because of weight gain but because many people tend to have trouble sleeping.Other than that it shouldn't matter.

    Latest studies have shown eating carbs before bed increase fat loss.

    I am just saying what the dietitians have told me. They are also trainers at the gym so i do trust their knowledge about the stuff.

    And not to be rude, I am just telling you that they are wrong.
  • JustUla
    JustUla Posts: 20
    If it fits into your calorie budget, eat whenever.
    However, if you are done eating for the day and have no calories left and are struggling with late night eating when that is the case, a trick that works really well for me is to brush and floss my teeth. That way I'm ready for bed, even though I may not be going to bed right then, and I am just lazy enough that this keeps me from eating anymore because I don't want to brush and floss again. :)
  • MzManiak
    MzManiak Posts: 1,361 Member
    Pft. I don't even get dinner made until after 7... I eat ice cream or poptarts Or both! around midnight often... no problems here! I digest it just fine, sleep happy, and wake up NOT 5 pounds heavier, that's for sure. :huh:
  • ajaxe432
    ajaxe432 Posts: 608 Member
    Eating late makes you gain weight....myth....Eating way late makes me feel like crap in the morning.....truth!
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    It's too late if you're already sleeping. Because choking. Otherwise eat whenever you like. I like to snack a lot in the evenings and it hasn't hurt my progress; just choose the meal timing that allows you to stick to your calorie goal.
  • pattyzink3
    pattyzink3 Posts: 1
    I have this same issue. I am always wanting to snack at night and get paranoid about doing so. It was great to read all this info!
  • michellechawner
    michellechawner Posts: 892
    I don't eat dinner until 7 or 8 at night, because hell, that's the way my schedule works.

    You can eat WHENEVER you want. I don't care if you wake up at 2 AM and eat all your calories then.

    I usually eat dinner at 7 or 8, snack at 9 or 10, then bed. And usually I eat then get right in bed for the night. I lost weight (17 pounds on here, and 25 prior to being on here).

    Just stay within your calories limits of the day - doesn't matter when you eat :)
  • warmvanillasugar1
    warmvanillasugar1 Posts: 17 Member
    I used to have this problem too and I still do sometimes. I've heard you should eat your last meal 2-3 times before you go to sleep. Another trick I found helpful is try going to sleep earlier! It seems simple, but it works for me. :)
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Add me to the "eat whenever you want" crowd as long as it falls within your calories.
  • WhataBroad
    WhataBroad Posts: 1,091 Member
    I also am going to say that you can eat whenever you want as long as you don't go over your daily/weekly limit. I have always had a nice protein/fat snack before bed and it's never hindered my weight loss =)
  • sharonfoustmills
    sharonfoustmills Posts: 519 Member
    YOPLAIT yogurt whips are awesome, I love the strawberry mist one, it's like having a fluffy whipped strawberry ice cream
  • sharonfoustmills
    sharonfoustmills Posts: 519 Member
    I also am going to say that you can eat whenever you want as long as you don't go over your daily/weekly limit. I have always had a nice protein/fat snack before bed and it's never hindered my weight loss =)

    had to say I love your ticker!
  • AzL99
    AzL99 Posts: 10 Member
    Kiwi - 50 calories
    yellow mango - 100 calories
    small granola bars - 100 calories
    small bag of pretzels - 100 calories.
    Peaches - 60 calories
    one Oreo double stuff - 70 calories ;)

    One Oreo double stuff :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: YES!!!
  • Amor
    Amor Posts: 61 Member
    I'm the same way! All it takes is one all-nighter, or a movie marathon to mess up my sleep schedule for an entire week.

    I try to do two things...
    Fall asleep as early as possible. When I don't have much planned that evening I kick *kitten* at the gym or on a run so I'm super tired later. Then I wont have much trouble falling asleep after dinner.

    But if that doesn't work 'cause I got up at 2pm or something, I eat whenever I get hungry. That is, after drinking a glass of water and waiting 5 minutes. If I'm still hungry I have fruit, veggies, or cereal. It's not the best but I'm going to eat, it's unavoidable. I can't sleep when I'm hungry so it's either a bowl of multigrain cheerios with blue berries or it's Taco Bell 'cause that ***** it open til 4am. hahahaha

    Lesser of two evils, right?!

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