Is it true you shouldn't eat after a certain time at night? - Weight Loss Message Board

SAHMto3 · 03-04-2003, 08:13 PM

I have heard this for many years. Is there any truth to this. Exactly why? What time is a good "standard" cut off?

TIA!

Jennifer

DOHC2L · 03-04-2003, 08:47 PM

Not really a specific time, just a few hours before you go to bed. It's because when you sleep your metabolism slows down and more undigested food just gets converted to fat instead of being burned off.

SAHMto3 · 03-05-2003, 05:56 AM

Thank you very much.

Sinnrah · 03-05-2003, 06:08 AM

Hi,

Well, I have heard a couple of different things. I have heard dont eat after 7 pm then I have heard 8 pm. My personal choice is 7 pm.

But your body definitely slows down at night time.

Chelle1977 · 03-05-2003, 07:16 AM

I don't really think so. I mean, yes, your body does slow down at night time, but your body also repairs muscles, etc. while you sleep. If you're truly HUNGRY at nighttime and you aren't taking in more calories than your body needs in general, a snack isn't really going to hurt you.

Its just that so very often, after dinner snacking includes more calories than you truly need.

My college roommate always said "When you start getting hungry for an extra meal, its time for bed". =)