Thread: Carbs before bed for my bodytype?

Originally Posted by MuscleM4n

Just wondering if i ate lots of carbs just before bed (usually do anyway) would it be detrimental or benefit to my health?

It depends....

Eating a huge bag of lollies is probably not the best idea for you - but eating some carbs, as long as they are well balanced and meet your requirements, will not be detrimental in the least and can help with either weight loss or weight gain goals.

Should i just eat protein later? (i.e: chicken on it's own) Or should i have a plateful of pasta with it?

I would do neither - I would add some vegetables/fibre to both meals - and some healthy fats as well (nuts, olive oil, seeds, fish oils or avocado).

Either way - as long as you are happy with your results, then that is what matters. So if you need more energy/calories then add some carbs to your last meal.

It's not a big deal but just wondering if too many carbs at night is slowing down my metabolism?

Not in the least - if anything, carbs will speed up your metabolism.

im glad to hear your thoughts on this emma, because ive recently added a half cup of oats to my pre bed meal, (.5cup oats, 1 cup cc, 1tbsp pb) to help increase my calories.

Originally Posted by thajeepster

im glad to hear your thoughts on this emma, because ive recently added a half cup of oats to my pre bed meal, (.5cup oats, 1 cup cc, 1tbsp pb) to help increase my calories.

Good stuff.

Don't fall victim to the BB myths (eg: fruits are bad, dairy is bad, carbs are bad, carbs at night are bad, fats in the morning are bad, you need whey first thing in the morning at all times, you need 50000g of protein... Argg... The list goes on)!!

Just be sensible, eat well, train hard, rest and watch....

thanks


but they are NOT myths fruit and carbs before bad is a nono for contest diet.

I was just asking what's the deal with carbs in the off-season.


Thanks Emma you are right with your answers just wanted some reassurance, thank you.