When is the latest you should eat before bedtime.

Appleshape2017
Appleshape2017 Posts: 7 Member
edited November 23 in Health and Weight Loss
How long is it wise to eat before bed. I might be suffering from night reflux.

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  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    For weight loss it doesn't matter. For reflux maybe talk to your doctor?
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    If you really think it's just reflux, then just stop eating 1 hour earlier than you do now. If that doesn't fix things after a few days, add another hour. Once you stop having issues, you'll know how your body reacts, and could potentially add 15-30 minutes, if you want, to really narrow the focus. If you're not eating for 3 (or more) hours before bed and you're still having issues, it's likely not just reflux.
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  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    On this, people are different. I'd just try stopping sooner and see if it helps.
  • LAWoman72
    LAWoman72 Posts: 2,846 Member
    Whenever...really doesn't matter...my husband lost 90 lbs. getting up highly for a handful of dry cereal. He had his midnight munch fests worked into his total calories.
  • RachellaJ
    RachellaJ Posts: 58 Member
    I have reflux and I stop eating by 6 pm. It works for me, and it has definitely helped with my weight loss. I used to be a nighttime snacker, and cutting myself off from dinner time until about 7 am has made a big difference. I’ve lost 30 lbs since September 1st, just from staying within my allotted calories, and I have only had reflux once or twice since then (Halloween night was a bad one!) because I ate later.
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
    You might need to talk to your doctor about medication.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Appleshape2017 wrote: »
    How long is it wise to eat before bed. I might be suffering from night reflux.

    At least 3 hours, but you will have to experiment. I find I can handle a light snack before bed, low fat popcorn is okay for me. Something fatty (like chocolate) is just horrible.
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    edited December 2017
    I'm a GI nurse. For reflux we advise no food at least 2 hours prior to bedtime. Also watch the combo of what you eat. peppermint, caffeine, cinnamon & chocolate are a few of the things that relax the lower esophageal sphincter and increase the reflux so avoid them. Avoid tight waistbands and elevate the head of the bed with blocks helps as well. Lifestyle changes are preferred to daily medications as there are some studies coming out that suggest PPIs (anti-reflux meds) have a negative effect on areas of health
  • whosshe
    whosshe Posts: 597 Member
    Take a look at what you're eating too. I like to snack on carrots before I go to bed but realized they were giving me crazy indigestion. Carrots... who would've thought -_- thought I was being all healthy and stuff lol
  • Appleshape2017
    Appleshape2017 Posts: 7 Member
    Thanks all, I’ve only just seen/found the replies.
  • Slasher09
    Slasher09 Posts: 316 Member
    for reflux it's usually recommended 3 hours. Also recommended to sleep at a greater incline with more pillows, etc.
  • dskelcy5
    dskelcy5 Posts: 1 Member
    Yesterday's Wall Street Journal had an article recommending that people eat during a 12 hour time period such as from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. They indicate this improves weight loss and insulin levels.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    dskelcy5 wrote: »
    Yesterday's Wall Street Journal had an article recommending that people eat during a 12 hour time period such as from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. They indicate this improves weight loss and insulin levels.

    They lied. :)

    But not really what the OP is asking anyway.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    3 hours and avoid acidic stuff. Speaking from experience...

    Also I highly recommend investing in one of those 'reflux' elevated pillows.
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