What did we decide......

[JKurz1]

on eating just before bed? I used to think calories were calories, but now I'm not too sure about the timing....I usually have a shake, some veggies, and 2-3 cups of peanuts just before bed, but I think it's because I';m calorie deficient throughout the day....I'm bulking but dont want to add to much chub.....any thoughts? What if I'm eating this around 930-1000pm and lifting around 430am ? Is it benefitial?

 

[mrzap]

Eating and then going right to bed will increase the likelihood that the calories, instead of being burned, will be stored in fat. This is because you are burning a lot less calories when sleeping and your metabolism is ramped down at night.

Sumo wrestlers, to get fatter, will eat bowls of rice then immediately go to bed (im serious).

You can still eat before bed, but lessen the amount. Lessen the carbs especially so you don't spike insulin release.

 

[JKurz1]

any other thoughts? my carbs are from nuts and veggies.......

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

What if you train late at night and have on 2 hours between finishing training and sleep?

 

[onerepmaximum]

For one, stop smoking weed, it's hurting your memory for two, slow absorbing casein protein from cheese or milk. Maybe a piece of steak of chicken. I would definitely steer clear from many carbs just before bed.

 

[JKurz1]

who's smoking????????? So, just a casein shake with a bowl of peanuts? Lose the veggies?

 

[onerepmaximum]

who's smoking????????? So, just a casein shake with a bowl of peanuts? Lose the veggies?

Just messing. Any kind of protein is fine, but casein is best because it will stay with you more of the night and prevent catabolism. I would lose the veggies.

 

[JKurz1]

do u smoke late night? I love my having a meal before bed......

 

[onerepmaximum]

I don't smoke very often. Cigarrettes never. It's a good idea to eat before you go to sleep.

 

[JKurz1]

I gotta eat before bed....but I need my shelled nuts and protein shake.......dont take that away from me!!!