Acceptable Late Night Snacks?
Replies
-
Carbs are the debil0
-
fearlessleader104 wrote: »Carbs are the debil
I'm thinking that may or may not be a reference to The Waterboy.0 -
Yes that carbs at night stuff is a misconception.OBXgirl130 wrote: »I guess what I meant by "acceptable" would be low carb since I've always heard that it's not good to take in too many carbs right before bed. However it's nice to hear that it is most likely a misconception. Takes away some of the guilt
Although I do believe that "carb sensitive" is a thing, and I truly believe I am carb sensitive since much of my weight gain tends to hit my stomach before anything else. So let me change it up.
Some "acceptable" snacks with a light to moderate carbohydrate percentage for a carb sensitive person. And thanks guys for replying!
What exactly leads you to believe you are carb sensitive?
Many of us gain weight in the stomach first and lose it there last.
The misconception is when ppl don't understand the specific use their body has for carbs. The rule of eating whatever you want at any hour as long as its in your macros and still in a deficit applies alot better to ppl who are significantly over weight and leads to a plateau. The information you learn early on when you achieve ok results doesn't exactly trump the experience of those who have gone further than you. When i stopped competing i let myself go and got 30lbs over my lean mass weight. I got half of it off just sticking to a defficit.. Only way ive ever shredded to the single digits is by *timing* macros.. Carbs at night don't get people on a magazine cover hun and using the techniques that do only *speed* up the process of reaching your goals even if they aren't on that level. You can be healthy and enjoy minimal gains, but achieving real goals to the end takes the application and commitment to research and attaining knowledge.
No.
Just so much no I can't even facepalm properly.
Op,
Whatever you enjoy within your calorie limits. I had rocky road ice cream last night. Some nights I have popcorn.
0 -
OBXgirl130 wrote: »What exactly leads you to believe you are carb sensitive?
Many of us gain weight in the stomach first and lose it there last.
Because I gain more in my stomach, I've always been told I was carb sensitive. And I know in the past (and it may have no correlation) when I'm trying to lose weight, if I'm at a stand still and then I cut down on my carbs it seems to help with the bloating and weight gain. However I should clarify that it's really just the breads, pastas, and potatoes (chips) that I'm wary over. Grains and oats for instance I don't worry about.
[/quote]
If you gain weight in your stomach you're probably apple shaped.
I gain it all around my middle, but have small arms and legs.
0 -
I try to make sure I can spare a couple hundred calories in the evening in case I am hungry- which I often am as I sometimes eat dinner as early as 5pm. The snack I most look forward to it toast and peanut butter, just one slice, but is filling and salty. Last night I had toast and reduced fat cheddar. That is the first time I have tried reduced fat cheddar and I was delighted that it tasted the same. I had 22gs of cheddar and that was plenty.0
-
Last night I had toast and reduced fat cheddar. That is the first time I have tried reduced fat cheddar and I was delighted that it tasted the same. I had 22gs of cheddar and that was plenty.
That's often my after work snack ... one piece of toast and a thin slice of low fat cheddar. We often have a late dinner because we walk or cycle after work, while there's still daylight, so that snack gives me a little bit of energy.
0 -
Frozen Red Grapes are sooo good. Kinda taste like ice cream.0
-
This content has been removed.
-
G weight whenequote="V2Win1000;31640243"]
Yes that carbs at night stuff is a misconception.OBXgirl130 wrote: »I guess what I meant by "acceptable" would be low carb since I've always heard that it's not good to take in too many carbs right before bed. However it's nice to hear that it is most likely a misconception. Takes away some of the guilt Although I do believe that "carb sensitive" is a thing, and I truly believe I am carb sensitive since much of my weight gain tends to hit my stomach before anything else. So let me change it up.
Some "acceptable" snacks with a light to moderate carbohydrate percentage for a carb sensitive person. And thanks guys for replying!
What exactly leads you to believe you are carb sensitive?
Many of us gain weight in the stomach first and lose it there last.
The misconception is when ppl don't understand the specific use their body has for carbs. The rule of eating whatever you want at any hour as long as its in your macros and still in a deficit applies alot better to ppl who are significantly over weight and leads to a plateau. The information you learn early on when you achieve ok results doesn't exactly trump the experience of those who have gone further than you. When i stopped competing i let myself go and got 30lbs over my lean mass weight. I got half of it off just sticking to a defficit.. Only way ive ever shredded to the single digits is by *timing* macros.. Carbs at night don't get people on a magazine cover hun and using the techniques that do only *speed* up the process of reaching your goals even if they aren't on that level. You can be healthy and enjoy minimal gains, but achieving real goals to the end takes the application and commitment to research and attaining knowledge. [/quote]
Imma tease this out a little.
It's used for fuel. And is great for quick energy- good for lifting so you have something to use- and good for endurance athletes- and since it's a macro- you know- it's good for everyone and neededThe misconception is when ppl don't understand the specific use their body has for carbs.
.
But- um- <raises hand> never been fat- never been significantly over weight- and I'm still eating all sorts of delicious things in my reasonably lean state- and I'm doing quiet well. Have cut- have bulked- have cut again. Looking great as every.The rule of eating whatever you want at any hour as long as its in your macros and still in a deficit applies a lot better to ppl who are significantly over weight and leads to a plateau.
Being said I'm not competing- so my carb release isn't really excessively relevant- as it is not for most people outside competitors. I mean- I've gotten to a point in my training where I try to make sure I have some sort of carb prep in my system before a lift- but it's not like I was dying off the face of the planet without it.
nope- that specific technique is called "photoshop"Carbs at night don't get people on a magazine cover hun and using the techniques0 -
Yes that carbs at night stuff is a misconception.OBXgirl130 wrote: »I guess what I meant by "acceptable" would be low carb since I've always heard that it's not good to take in too many carbs right before bed. However it's nice to hear that it is most likely a misconception. Takes away some of the guilt Although I do believe that "carb sensitive" is a thing, and I truly believe I am carb sensitive since much of my weight gain tends to hit my stomach before anything else. So let me change it up.
Some "acceptable" snacks with a light to moderate carbohydrate percentage for a carb sensitive person. And thanks guys for replying!
What exactly leads you to believe you are carb sensitive?
Many of us gain weight in the stomach first and lose it there last.
The misconception is when ppl don't understand the specific use their body has for carbs. The rule of eating whatever you want at any hour as long as its in your macros and still in a deficit applies alot better to ppl who are significantly over weight and leads to a plateau. The information you learn early on when you achieve ok results doesn't exactly trump the experience of those who have gone further than you. When i stopped competing i let myself go and got 30lbs over my lean mass weight. I got half of it off just sticking to a defficit.. Only way ive ever shredded to the single digits is by *timing* macros.. Carbs at night don't get people on a magazine cover hun and using the techniques that do only *speed* up the process of reaching your goals even if they aren't on that level. You can be healthy and enjoy minimal gains, but achieving real goals to the end takes the application and commitment to research and attaining knowledge.
I can predict how well you'll do around here.0 -
For me, Casein every night before bed with a good fat like walnuts or peanutbutter, and ZMAs. If you don't want to spend money on Casein protein, cottage cheese is also a good slow digesting protein. I eat carbs with every meal as well as protein. Last carbs at dinner, but I don't care what time of day it is. You neeeeeed carbs. Eaten correctly. Timing is everything0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions