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Bedtime Nutrition For Weight Loss

Bedtime nutrition for weight loss

 

Over the last decade or so, many popular diet plans have suggested that in order to lose maximum amounts of weight, you should stop eating anything at least three hours before going to bed.  While this is sound advice in theory, allow me to explain to you why it isn’t necessarily eating before bed that can cause you to gain weight, rather it is what you eat before bed that can cause weight gain.

 

There are two very important reasons why we should actually eat something before going to bed.  The first reason is that when we go too long between meals, such as dinner and breakfast, our metabolism slows down significantly and we are put into a state of holding onto fat and burning very few calories.  The second reason is that an excellent fat-loss program must include a somewhat constant influx of protein, which helps burn fat, keeps the metabolism firing, and helps to build lean muscle.

Let’s look at these two reasons in more depth:

1. Metabolism – The metabolism is the body’s process for burning energy.  The most effective way to keep the metabolism burning at it’s maximum is to engage in regular physical activity, and to eat healthy foods every two to three hours.  While you are sleeping, you are going many hours without eating, which causes a slowing of the metabolism.  Thus, in order to take advantage of your metabolism, it is absolutely essential that you eat something before going to bed.  What you eat is very important, and you will soon see what you should eat before bed to ensure maximum fat-loss.

 

1. Constant influx of protein – Somewhat similar in principle to the first point, we must realize that the constant influx of food to keep the metabolism firing must consist of a proper combination of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.  The bedtime meal must consist of only proteins and possibly a very small amount of healthy fats. 

 

The reason why it is important to keep the final meal of the completely free of carbohydrates is for a very important hormonal reason that can make or break your fat loss efforts.  When we sleep, our body releases a hormone called “growth hormone”, which is a very strong fat-burning hormone.  The one thing all people trying to lose weight must realize is that this hormone can really speed up weight loss, but in order to take advantage of this, the levels of growth hormone must be kept at maximum levels. 

But how do we ensure that it is at maximum levels while we eat? 

The answer to that question is to avoid carbohydrates before bed.  Carbohydrates in the blood have a direct effect on the amount of growth hormone released.  They are what are known as “inhibiting factors” to the release of growth hormone.  Thus, by eating carbohydrates before bed you will suppress this hormone’s release, slowing down fat loss, and ultimately slowing down your weight loss progress.

So as you can see, you can eat before bed and still lose weight.  The important thing is to make sure you eat the right foods.

 

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About the Author

Paul Ciurysek is a physician who specializes in weight loss and weight management.

Weight Loss and Diabetes Research in Obesity, Blandine Laferrere, MD

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