Eating before bed...

If it is something small and light, I don't think it is a problem. I've had a lot of people tell me it's really bad for you. Others said it doesn't really matter. Sometimes I don't think anyone knows for sure lol. So if I do crave something before bed I try to keep it simple.

The only reason it's bad for you .....instead of your body burning what you have previously eaten, it will instead try to burn what you just ate.

My boyfriend (an MD) and I just had a big debate about this. He argues that total calories are total calories. I argued, using what i had heard from different sources, that your body burns calories at different rates during the day....for instance I've heard it's best to eat your largest meal at breakfast and taper off during the day. But in contrast to that , I find it impossible to eat humongous breakfasts..that's just a personal preference. Anyhow, to support both of our arguments, here are some articles I found that I sent him...so it seems like the jury is still out.


http://www.livestrong.com/article/220326-diet-myths-with-eating-at-night/

http://www.themoneytimes.com/featured/20090904/eating-late-night-can-lead-weight-gain-study-id-1082506.html

http://www.news-medical.net/news/2006/02/12/15862.aspx

http://www.ehow.com/about_5256764_eating-night-make-gain-weight.html