Eggs after 7pm

Penguin668
Penguin668 Posts: 4 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is it ok to eat like 1 hard boiled egg after 7 or no? Just wondering because I know you're not supposed to eat certain foods after 7.
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  • Penguin668
    Penguin668 Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you! I didn't hit my calorie goal yet that's why I was wondering.
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    Not sure where you work or not, but if you're in a cube farm, your neighbors might not appreciate the added sulfur in your diet
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Penguin668 wrote: »
    Is it ok to eat like 1 hard boiled egg after 7 or no? Just wondering because I know you're not supposed to eat certain foods after 7.

    Who says you aren't supposed to eat certain foods after 7? That sounds like nonsense to me unless you're trying to prevent acid reflux or a sleeping problem. If you think it's necessary for weight loss, it isn't. Hard boiled eggs are a common late night snack for me. If you're following doctor or dietitian advice, then you should check with them to get more specifics about what they want you to do and why.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    There are no foods you shouldn't eat after 7, except:

    a. if there are foods that cause you to have issues sleeping (acid reflux, etc.)
    b. if you're asleep at 7
  • Eelkov
    Eelkov Posts: 88 Member
    That whole "dont eat after a certain time" was debunked years ago.... makes no difference. Obviously things like caffeine will keep you up... sugar will give you energy that you may not need at that time... but in general, it makes no difference.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Eelkov wrote: »
    That whole "dont eat after a certain time" was debunked years ago.... makes no difference. Obviously things like caffeine will keep you up... sugar will give you energy that you may not need at that time... but in general, it makes no difference.

    Not necessarily. I sometimes have ice cream or a can of diet soda right before bed and have no trouble falling asleep.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Oh geeze louise
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,224 Member
    Eelkov wrote: »
    That whole "dont eat after a certain time" was debunked years ago.... makes no difference. Obviously things like caffeine will keep you up... sugar will give you energy that you may not need at that time... but in general, it makes no difference.

    I wish caffeine had the ability to keep me up. Sigh.

    OP, as others have said, eat when you want. Time based eating is debunked and utterly illogical in any event.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    Eating eggs, or any food after 7 pm, will not prevent you from losing weight.

    Whatever web site, magazine or book you read this information - stop going to that site or reading that material. If you heard it from a person, stop talking to them about diet and related topics.

  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    I suppose if you're prone to egg farts and you stink up the bed at night after your dinner omelette so bad that your spouse banishes you to the couch, then you might want to avoid eggs after 7. But that's the only reason I can think of.
  • Momepro
    Momepro Posts: 1,509 Member
    edited January 2018
    The only real worry about eating late is that some people are prone to acid reflux or other stomach issues, in which case late eating could affect your sleep.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    This is laughable. I routinely eat ice cream up until and after midnight and have no problem maintaining a healthy low double digit bf%
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    Eggs all day every day. Don't buy into the hooey telling you what to eat and when. Go with how you feel, staying within your calorie and nutrition requirements.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,641 Member
    jamrow35 wrote: »
    Only concern I would have for eating eggs after 7pm would be gassing my wife out of the bed about 4-5 hours later...lol. Egg farts....not silent....very deadly.

    See, to me, this is a reason to start eating eggs before bed.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    well- I'm boned- I eat like 5-8 every night for dinner around 10 PM.
  • inertiastrength
    inertiastrength Posts: 2,343 Member
    I eat most of my food after 7. At about 11pm I have 2 soft boiled eggs on buttered toast. Eat when it suits you while respecting your caloric goal.
  • 143tobe
    143tobe Posts: 620 Member
    jamrow35 wrote: »
    Only concern I would have for eating eggs after 7pm would be gassing my wife out of the bed about 4-5 hours later...lol. Egg farts....not silent....very deadly.

    This is funny!! I had no idea eggs are supposed to make people fart. Will be observing any post egg flatulence from now on.
  • YogiJear
    YogiJear Posts: 118 Member
    Not sure where they rule of not eating after 7 came from but I eat like 6 eggs after 7 on a daily basis and I ain't dead yet and can still lose weight on a deficit so take that anecdote for what it's worth.
  • kstar0327
    kstar0327 Posts: 54 Member
    eggs are my go to if its late and i'm still hungry and want something that will fill that "void" i feel i have
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    This is kind of an odd question. I mean are you still hungry? Do you calories left for the day? Then sure go for it...
  • TonyB0588
    TonyB0588 Posts: 9,520 Member
    I'd eat a boiled egg for breakfast, or sometimes a fried egg at night. It's usually around 9:30 or 10:00 for that fried egg, and no problems.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    TonyB0588 wrote: »
    I'd eat a boiled egg for breakfast, or sometimes a fried egg at night. It's usually around 9:30 or 10:00 for that fried egg, and no problems.

    Yes I would too but it's not the same without bacon and buttered, toasted wonder bread! :p
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    OP, take any "diet tips" you read about in magazines, blogs and websites with a grain of salt. Most of them are silly myths, including the "after 7pm" rule.

    Here are some more myths for you: https://examine.com/nutrition/awful-nutrition-myths/
  • Spliner1969
    Spliner1969 Posts: 3,233 Member
    You can eat the egg IF it's not a full moon, and IF you have not recently seen a black cat cross your path and IF you have not had a recent urge to stand on one foot while singing the Australian National Anthem. ;)

    Yes, eat the egg as long as you're not over your calorie goal for the day.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Spliner1969 wrote: »
    You can eat the egg IF it's not a full moon, and IF you have not recently seen a black cat cross your path and IF you have not had a recent urge to stand on one foot while singing the Australian National Anthem. ;)

    Yes, eat the egg as long as you're not over your calorie goal for the day.

    Dammit, I wanted eggs for dinner tonight but the full moon ;)
  • sunfastrose
    sunfastrose Posts: 543 Member
    Just remember - you need 5 dozen eggs to be roughly the size of a barge.
  • wizzybeth
    wizzybeth Posts: 3,578 Member
    sunfastrose wrote: »
    Just remember - you need 5 dozen eggs to be roughly the size of a barge.

    But then, you will have biceps to spare!

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