how long do you wait before you go to sleep?

After I eat I don't go in the bed, but I do relax and watch t.v. or either read a lil bit.

i try to eat an early dinner (like 5 or 6) so that way i sleep better and do not feel nausious in the morning. usually got o a coffee shop at night and read for a bit...then i can get a short walk and some relaxation before bed.

How long should i stay up after I eat dinner? I like to lay down after I eat, but i usually stay up reading or watching Tv for a good hour or two....should i try and stay out of the bed for those 2 hours before sleep or is it okay?

Is there any way you can reschedule your meals so your last meal is earlier or very small? The way I understand it, food is fuel for your body to do things so it would be a good idea to be eating and then doing something?
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A lot of times we don't eat until 8 or so at night (a few times this summer, it's been closer to 9). After loading the dishwasher, DH and I will enjoy some tv. Invariably, about a half hour later, I am asleep (I miss soooo many endings to good shows, thank God for Tivo). It's all about calories in vs calories out. As long as you're consuming less calories than you're using, you'll lose weight. One thing I find about eating later is that I'm less likely to snack. If I eat at 5 or 6 at night, I'm starving by 8.

Quoted from http://www.bodybugg.com/fitness_resources_qa.php?id=328
"If my goal is to have a 500-calorie deficit per day and I eat 1650 calories and burn 2150 calories, does it matter when I eat the 1650 calories?


Sort off. Not really. Maybe. Does that help? Actually, when (time of day) you eat is not nearly as important as the pattern in which you consume your meals (meal spacing). Generally, the more frequently you eat, the better and more sated (feeling of fullness) you'll feel. Therefore, we typically recommend eating between three and five meals per day at times that work for you.

And don't fall for that myth about the perils of eating late at night! You may have your last meal in bed if you like. If your preference is to have a large dinner, go for it. In fact, it's not uncommon for people to eat half of their daily calories after 6:00 p.m. and still reach their goals. The sort-of/maybe part of our answer addresses how eating patterns may affect your overall daily energy levels. In other words, using an extreme example, if you consumed all your calories at one meal, you would most likely become lethargic or weak during much of the day. This means you would burn fewer calories during all activities and thus would likely no longer be burning the 2150 calories you referenced above. All said, strike a balance between having your favorite large meal the way you like it and spread the remaining calories throughout the day to fit your energy needs."

Basically, this means you need to find out what works for you. As long as you don't have any digestive issues, a meal late at night shouldn't be a problem. If you find you're not losing weight, then try switching it up, and see if eating earlier or doing something more active after eating helps.

is that a weimaraner in your avatar?

is that a weimaraner in your avatar?

it looks like a baby pitty............awwwwww so cute........pats doggies head~~

I eat then get in the bed. I don't like waking up in the middle of the night starving to death. If you have digestion problems or eat heavy foods you may have to wait before going to bed. Otherwise eat in the bed if you like:laugh:

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Well, generally you should not eat anything after 7pm. And laying down or resting/sleeping right after a meal is a no-no as far as I know.
I usually eat dinner between 4-5pm. I dont go lay down or go to sleep until after 11pm.

This is silly. Eat at anytime you want, including IN bed if you want to. Doesn't make any difference. Unless you're prone to heartburn ...then sleep sitting up.

I just make sure I swallow before I go to sleep, so I don't choke

You should generally sleep after 2-3 hours because eating food and then immediately sleeping will cause your body to store your dinner as fat.

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