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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

Is this bad?

i almost have to eat a big meal before bed because i work until 9pm

ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

I personally don't think it's bad.
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Plasma · Pack Member Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Posts: 68

a lot of people say that the food just rots and turns to fat, and also your body does most of its repairing during the night and that digesting food will take away from the repair process?

true?

adwred · Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:58 pm Post subject:

How can food rot in your body?? That just sounds ridiculous. Not that you're ridiculous, but that whoever said that is an idiot. Laugh

Your body is very complex and it knows what to do. If you're hungry before bed, then eat. Are you overweight? Underweight? Is this a weight/health concern, or just something you're curious about?
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ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

most people also say that it's important to eat frequently to keep the metabolism high. http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/...ce-research-review.html#more-1389
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Avalon · Top Carnivore Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 3326

I think it's not a good idea to eat before bed. Remember food is fuel. You don't need fuel before sleeping. Better to have a good filling dinner. It doesn't rot, but it doesn't get properly utilized either.

Best wishes,
Avalon Happy

thegreatmcgonigal · Pack Member Joined: 17 Feb 2007 Posts: 57

Some foods are more indigestible than others, but in general i find that I sleep better if I don't eat at night. The only flaw in that plan is I get so hungry at night! Why does my body get so hungry at night if it's not good to eat at night? Well, hardly eating anything for breakfast probably has something to do with it. By the time night comes it's been a long time since I last ate...

ReddyMcMeaty · The Boss Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 5776

I have a lot of energy on an empty stomach, I can't sleep. I usually sleep well on a small snack but not stuffed, or having eaten well a couple of hours before bed.
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adwred · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

If I fast for too long before bed, I actually have a higher blood glucose in the morning. A small snack before bed helps me keep a more stable BG (by helping me to mobilize fat properly during the night? Dunno

). I know it sounds weird, but... what can I say? That's what my blood glucose shows.
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Galeron · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject:

Avalon · Top Carnivore Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 3326

And define 'snack'. I've heard people doing well with an egg yolk or two before bedtime, but I've never tried it myself. Good for sleeping I've heard also.

So if you do choose to snack, snack light and sensible. No Twinkies or Yodels! Did i write that out loud? Shock

Avalon · Top Carnivore Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 3326

P.S. Remember the word Breakfast is that for a reason. You're breaking a fast. Give your body the time it needs to do it's thing... or not as the case may be.

adwred · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:47 am Post subject:

cabalco · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:55 am Post subject:

Fiber does always rot in the gut...

Avalon · Top Carnivore Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 3326

Those of you against fiber might find this interesting

http://knol.google.com/k/konstant...ky/fiber-dietary/2xk8d9krn4xoa/2#