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aubtimusprime
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Hi there!
I've been trying to lose some weight for the past few weeks and I just had a question - is eating before bed a big no-no or is that just an online myth? I heard you're not supposed to eat in the two hours (at least) before you go to sleep. My schedule is all messed up because I'm in nursing but I figure I should be able to stop eating around 9pm before I go to bed at 1130. Thanks for your input!
I've been trying to lose some weight for the past few weeks and I just had a question - is eating before bed a big no-no or is that just an online myth? I heard you're not supposed to eat in the two hours (at least) before you go to sleep. My schedule is all messed up because I'm in nursing but I figure I should be able to stop eating around 9pm before I go to bed at 1130. Thanks for your input!
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It really depends on the person but for the most part I try to finish eating 3 hours before bed and taper off my carbs after lunch. I tell my team to do the same thing and it has worked for them as well0
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myth, meal timing plays no part. i find i sleep much better if i have a pre-bedtime snack, and sleep plays a big factor in weight loss/gain, so if anything i would say personally it helps0
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I say it is better to have a healthy snack b4 bed so you don't feel deprived. Like a banana or fruit. Keep it smart-make smart choices is my humble opinion0
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i work out in the eurly mornings so that i can eat a bunch of food late at night right before bed. unhealthy things like cheese pizza and television.
It seems to me that resting or sleeping after a heavy meal is normal. its what cats do right?0 -
Oh, I eat upward of 1400 calories sometimes right before bed.
It's personal preference. It has zero bearing on fat loss.
It's all about calorie deficit.0 -
The only time not to eat is when you're sleeping as you'll choke0
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The only time not to eat is when you're sleeping as you'll choke
I appreciate this advice! I've never tried eating WHILE I slept but now I know better!0 -
I eat most of my carbs for the day, and most of my calories for that matter at NIGHT (because this is when I like to eat and when I'm most hungry) and I've lost 112 pounds because I'm eating the right things, eating at a calorie deficit, and being physically active. It doesn't matter when you eat what you eat. (Within reason, of course!)0
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The only time not to eat is when you're sleeping as you'll choke0
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I see this posted (and repeated) quite a bit regarding meal timing. I'm curious to know if that's based on some scientific study or if the act of calling meal timing a myth turned into its own myth.
Not trying to start a fight, am just honestly curious. I know for my part, eating right before bed makes me feel like crap and was probably the #1 reason for me developing GERD.0 -
Mostly myth. Meal timing plays an extremely minimal role in weight loss and shouldn't really be considered in one's weightless journey. Eat when you want, just maintain that deficit and you'll lose weight.0
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If you're hungry before bed, there isn't any harm eating. The only problem I've ever had is that it seems to mess with my dreaming. Creepy, creepy dreams.0
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I see this posted (and repeated) quite a bit regarding meal timing. I'm curious to know if that's based on some scientific study or if the act of calling meal timing a myth turned into its own myth.
Not trying to start a fight, am just honestly curious. I know for my part, eating right before bed makes me feel like crap and was probably the #1 reason for me developing GERD.
Yes, there are studies that say meal timing influences calorie burn, however, this is such a small infinitesimal scope of the picture that it shouldn't be taken to heart and considered when deciding when to eat.0 -
That's my ice cream time. :drinker:0
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/820577-meal-frequency-rev-up-that-furnace-lol
Here's a good post with links to studies, etc on meal timing.
The take away is eat in a way that makes you feel best and that you perform best with. Maintain a calorie deficit.0 -
Mom-science0
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If you are nursing, you can eat healthy foods at anytime you feel hungry. Nursing alone will burn so much calories.
My wife lost 35 lbs on just nursing alone.0 -
The major contributing factors are what you eat, and how much you eat. Studies have shown that not eating before bed can result in some fat burn over night after you body has used all its normally available resources to maintain functions, but its impact is really quite minimal compared to simply making sure you are not eating too many calories. I personally don't eat after 8:00 when possible because it does seem to give me the results i like to see, but i wouldn't claim it will give great results to everyone.0
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Myth. Eat when you want!0
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Some studies say it's bad because you're not burning very many calories while you sleep, so you won't burn it off very efficiently. Others say it's fine. Some studies say if you eat before bed, you can exercise before breakfast because what you ate before bed will fuel your workout. I eat before bed all the time. Can't say I'm a big success though. My mom never eats after 7, but she's losing around the same as me.0
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