I didnt get enough calories after dinner, so I ate a spoonful of PB and a glass of milk, bad idea?
AmandaGaulding
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I was planning on having a "cheat meal" after I hit the gym this evening, so I saved up a lot of calories for this cheat meal. After I worked out I was no longer craving the chicken nuggets and fries I wanted so desperately and instead was craving a nutritious meal of salmon, sweet potato, and salad. Well, after dinner I only got to 1136 calories for the day, which is not nearly enough for me. I'm active, and I my goal is about 1700 calories per day. So to make up for the deficit I had a spoonful of PB and a glass of skim milk which put me at about 1450 calories. But I'm going to bed in about 2 hours, and I just ate the majority of my days calories in about an hour and a half. Bad decision? I'm worried I sabotaged myself for the day.. help!
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Why would this be a bad idea? It doesn't matter what time you eat, or what you eat for that matter, as long as you are within your goals for the day. You should be fine!0
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It doesn't really matter how or when you get your calories in, you'll be fine
I personally wouldn't force feed myself either if I wasn't hungry.0 -
Nope! If it's within your calorie budget, you're good to go! It really doesn't matter how your calories are spread out throughout the day.
Also, NICE JOB on choosing a healthy meal over a cheat meal! That really shows how much you're making healthy a lifestyle instead of a diet!0 -
Well, other than the fact that I feel sick and I think I may need to take a walk, I hope I didn't shock my metabolism too much today.0
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Sounds like a great way to satisfy your inner 6yo haha. Make it chocolate milk next time for some extra cals lol0
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No, you're going to die.-4
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I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!0 -
I think that being under one day isn't going to be a big deal. Big picture it is one day. Don't over think today. Celebrate you picked a better healthier option and be proud of yourself.0
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Thanks guys! Your replies have really helped me settle my negative thoughts! 0
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NotQuiteNorm wrote: »I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
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christinev297 wrote: »NotQuiteNorm wrote: »I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
I know what you mean I always heard don't eat after 6pm but I really think that varies for what weight management program you are going for.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
Well you just have to google "protein for muscle repair" and you will find it. Or even "food before bed myth" something like that. I'm not claiming that protein before bed is definitely better for you than other times, simply stating that this was the way I was told to eat by my ballet tutor. Protein is good for muscular repair as well as much more, which is also pretty much what I believe your body does when you go to sleep. I'm not a scientist, but it seemed logical enough to me back then so I did what I was told.
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Meal timing is irrelevant for weight loss.clperrault89 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »NotQuiteNorm wrote: »I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
I know what you mean I always heard don't eat after 6pm but I really think that varies for what weight management program you are going for.
Some find that they cant eat close to bed since it affects their ability to fall asleep
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I eat 1000+ calories within a 3-4 hour window in the evening. Sometimes right before bed, although I'm trying to eat no more than a few hours before bed to see if that helps me fall and stay asleep. Has no impact on weightloss.0
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You're still under goal, so you could even bank those remaining calories for something later on when you're in the mood for it.0
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I don't not eat before before purely because of the weight loss aspect. I just hate the feeling/thought of a full stomach in that period of rest.
Also I take a probiotic and magnesium capsules before bed, both of which have to be taken on an empty tummy.0 -
christinev297 wrote: »NotQuiteNorm wrote: »I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
Really the only reason you should avoid eating close to bedtime is if you have gastric reflux issues. For those individuals, eating too close to bedtime is problematic. When lying down to sleep, their stomach can't hold down the acid and it slips up the throat, hence the inability to get restful sleep, and other attending problems.
If you don't have that problem, then eating close to bedtime will neither harm nor help your weightloss. There's no effect on it.0 -
Just one source to read into!
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »
Meal timing is irrelevant for weight loss.clperrault89 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »NotQuiteNorm wrote: »I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
I know what you mean I always heard don't eat after 6pm but I really think that varies for what weight management program you are going for.
Some find that they cant eat close to bed since it affects their ability to fall asleep
More lies I have been told!!! hahaha thanks for clearing that up for me I feel it helps me not "night snack" so it helps either way. 0 -
I'm not sure it's science as much as many people believe or have been taught that when you lie down to sleep, your body goes into some sort of hibernation mode, that all the digestive processes slow down. So, the thought is to not eat before bedtime because if you do, all those calories will not be burned up when your body goes into sleep mode. An old wives tale, maybe?christinev297 wrote: »
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
Well, sure, you won't burn as many calories as when you're actively moving around but it's not moving at a death crawl, either. Eating right before you fall asleep has no bearing on weight loss. Considering how much I toss and turn some nights, I should eat more right before bed to fuel my "workouts".0 -
AmandaGaulding wrote: »I was planning on having a "cheat meal" after I hit the gym this evening, so I saved up a lot of calories for this cheat meal. After I worked out I was no longer craving the chicken nuggets and fries I wanted so desperately and instead was craving a nutritious meal of salmon, sweet potato, and salad. Well, after dinner I only got to 1136 calories for the day, which is not nearly enough for me. I'm active, and I my goal is about 1700 calories per day. So to make up for the deficit I had a spoonful of PB and a glass of skim milk which put me at about 1450 calories. But I'm going to bed in about 2 hours, and I just ate the majority of my days calories in about an hour and a half. Bad decision? I'm worried I sabotaged myself for the day.. help!
Why do you believe you might have sabotaged yourself? You're still below your calorie goals. You could have more if you wanted to.0 -
AmandaGaulding wrote: »Well, other than the fact that I feel sick and I think I may need to take a walk, I hope I didn't shock my metabolism too much today.
Metabolism doesn't get shocked.0 -
When i have days that i dont hit my calories i need i love to eat an avocado and such lol
i eat my yummie things for sure and late in the evening too. Just how it suits me
In other words, it wont harm you at all
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You're going to be fine but if it makes you feel better, do a 100 push ups before bedtime0
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »
Meal timing is irrelevant for weight loss.clperrault89 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »NotQuiteNorm wrote: »I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
I know what you mean I always heard don't eat after 6pm but I really think that varies for what weight management program you are going for.
Some find that they cant eat close to bed since it affects their ability to fall asleep
That may not be completely true. There is considerable evidence that having smaller eating windows increases the rate at which the body is willing to metabolize fat. It's not insignificant - as much as a 25% increase with 18/6 fast/eat windows.
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BruceHedtke wrote: »
I'm not sure it's science as much as many people believe or have been taught that when you lie down to sleep, your body goes into some sort of hibernation mode, that all the digestive processes slow down. So, the thought is to not eat before bedtime because if you do, all those calories will not be burned up when your body goes into sleep mode. An old wives tale, maybe?christinev297 wrote: »
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
Well, sure, you won't burn as many calories as when you're actively moving around but it's not moving at a death crawl, either. Eating right before you fall asleep has no bearing on weight loss. Considering how much I toss and turn some nights, I should eat more right before bed to fuel my "workouts".
The bolded part is exactly what I've always thought. It's hard to change my mindset on this as It does make sense.
But so many people on here have proved otherwise, so it may well be an old wives tale. ..
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lishie_rebooted wrote: »
Meal timing is irrelevant for weight loss.clperrault89 wrote: »christinev297 wrote: »NotQuiteNorm wrote: »I'm pretty sure the best times to have nutritious proteins like milk and salmon are 1, after exercise and 2, before bed as it and the excess of calories help the body repair itself.
Don't take me for an expert, but I used to do ballet (about 2.5 stone and several years ago) and my tutor had me eating all my highest kcal meals full of protein in these slots of time!
I'd like to know the science behind this.... As I've always tried to avoid eating anything a few hours before bed.
I know what you mean I always heard don't eat after 6pm but I really think that varies for what weight management program you are going for.
Some find that they cant eat close to bed since it affects their ability to fall asleep
That may not be completely true. There is considerable evidence that having smaller eating windows increases the rate at which the body is willing to metabolize fat. It's not insignificant - as much as a 25% increase with 18/6 fast/eat windows.
Provide the evidence please
Efff the 18/6 window, I like my 15/9 lol0 -
AmandaGaulding wrote: »Well, other than the fact that I feel sick and I think I may need to take a walk, I hope I didn't shock my metabolism too much today.
What exactly do you think you've done to your metabolism by eating peanut butter and milk?0 -
Sounds fine to me, OP, not sure why you feel you may have "sabotaged" yourself?
PB and milk sounds quite good.0
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