Cramming meals at night...

**Venum** · 04-02-2006, 06:22 PM

How late is too late for carbs? Some days like today I was busy and couldn't get in my all regular scheduled meals, and only managed one pro/carb meal..in about 4 hours I am going to sleep, can I have some oats since they are clean carbs? I can't go to bed knowing I only had like 30 carbs all day..I had alot of veggies, but not real carbs. Or should my last 2 meals just be pro/efa's....confused! ! !

**hawktribal** · 04-02-2006, 06:46 PM

this has been debated so many times on here. from what i can understand your last meal could typically be anything. I think Giants argued something about there's nothing that shows carbs late at night promote fat. I could be totally off, I am a lot. Try a search for meals before bed or something along those lines, that's the thread i'm referring to.

***D7M*** · 04-02-2006, 06:59 PM

personally, I've found that even when bulking, eating carbs close to bed really effects my bf.

but I know what you mean about craming meals. I was going thro the same shlt w/ my last job.

**Venum** · 04-02-2006, 07:05 PM

so is 2 hours before bed too soon for carbs?

***D7M*** · 04-02-2006, 07:14 PM

what kind of carbs? how much? do you do am cardio?

also, gotta see what works for you, some people can get away with it (my brother will eat a crap load of carbs b4 bed and still be shredded...not me tho

**Venum** · 04-02-2006, 08:12 PM

screw it i ate some..1/2 cup dry oats with my grilled chicken..i usually never eat carbs within a few hours of bed but it wont kill me tonight

**spittin' 'n cussin'** · 04-02-2006, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by hawktribal

this has been debated so many times on here. from what i can understand your last meal could typically be anything. I think Giants argued something about there's nothing that shows carbs late at night promote fat. I could be totally off, I am a lot. Try a search for meals before bed or something along those lines, that's the thread i'm referring to.

i think i read what youre talkin about, i think he said its all based on your goals and body type. thats what i remember, i may be wrong.

IMO everything is dependent on your goals, body type, and sensitivity to insulin . you cant just say "how late can i eat carbs?" and expect a straight answer.