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wontwentyfive
wontwentyfive Posts: 22 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
What has been your results from eating at night or just before falling asleep?

I've been having mindless cheat days where I'd snack in bed just before sleep. Interesting I would only snack if I'm still under CICO. So far, there hasn't been any weight fluctuations.

Did you notice gaining weight easier when snacking after hours, even if it's under CICO?

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  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,344 Member
    edited July 2018
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    As long as you're staying within your calorie goal, meal timing is irrelevant to weight loss. Your metabolism/digestive system works 24 hours a day.
  • rose2_0
    rose2_0 Posts: 150 Member
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    I always eat right before bed. If I'm in a deficit, I lose. If I'm in maintenance, I don't.
  • alexa0ne
    alexa0ne Posts: 90 Member
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    I only eat banana and oats whenever I feel hungry before going to bed. I find it healthier that way.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
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    I don't like eating before bed because I'm not used to eating when it's dark so it feels weird, but I don't see how it would affect weight any which way outside of calorie intake.
  • rose2_0
    rose2_0 Posts: 150 Member
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    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    I don't like eating before bed because I'm not used to eating when it's dark so it feels weird, but I don't see how it would affect weight any which way outside of calorie intake.

    You've never eaten past sun down?...........
  • rose2_0
    rose2_0 Posts: 150 Member
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    sardelsa wrote: »
    I eat all sorts of things before bed.. ice cream, chocolate, donuts, cookies, cereal, shrimp, cottage cheese, wine, grappa, JD ... My results are the same. As long as I am in a deficit, still getting adequate protein (for my goals) I'm good.

    Same. Having ice cream and wine right now.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
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    rose2_0 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    I eat all sorts of things before bed.. ice cream, chocolate, donuts, cookies, cereal, shrimp, cottage cheese, wine, grappa, JD ... My results are the same. As long as I am in a deficit, still getting adequate protein (for my goals) I'm good.

    Same. Having ice cream and wine right now.

    The best
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
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    rose2_0 wrote: »
    amusedmonkey wrote: »
    I don't like eating before bed because I'm not used to eating when it's dark so it feels weird, but I don't see how it would affect weight any which way outside of calorie intake.

    You've never eaten past sun down?...........

    Only when I'm going out or if I'm extremely hungry, but not typically. It's how I've always eaten.
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
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    I am another night time eater. I can not sleep if I am hungry so it works well with me for weight loss and maintenance, as long as it fits into my calorie goals. Some find that having a full stomach disrupts their sleep so fair better by not eating for a few hours before bed. Some find they are prone to mindless eating at this time of the day, pushing them over their calorie allowance.

    There really is no one fits all but if eating just before sleep doesn't negatively affect sleep quality, nor does it cause overeating then I'd continue to snack guilt free.
  • glassyo
    glassyo Posts: 7,653 Member
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    I eat the bulk of my calories during the 2 hours before going to bed and have lost over 100 lbs so...
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,493 Member
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    glassyo wrote: »
    I eat the bulk of my calories during the 2 hours before going to bed and have lost over 100 lbs so...

    Same and maintained for years now!

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