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Posted by: Scotty the Body

I came across this on another board and got banned for asking it, probably cause they thought it was a personal attack on one of the mods there but i'd really like some honest opinions and not people just trying to defend one of there members.

Ok, so I'm wondering if eating fruit, say a apple and a banana and a couple glasses of skimmed milk before bed is ok.
Lets say I'm bulking but don't want to gain unnecessary fat if I can help it.

Now as said on the other forum, I realize it depends on what you've eaten during the day but I'd really like to know if this is ok or should I avoid the sugar from the milk and fruit and have a bowl of oatmeal, or some eggs or anything that doesn't have all the sugar calories in it?

Posted by: Prince

should we also post a pic of the guy that eats this "bedtime meal"?

Posted by: Max. Q

I don't know if this helps answer the question......

"A high-carbohydrate snack, such as crackers and fruit or toast and jam, triggers the release of a brain chemical called serotonin, which aids sleep. And although the traditional glass of warm milk, a protein-rich beverage, probably doesn't affect serotonin levels, the warm liquid soothes and relaxes you and makes you feel full, which might help facilitate sleep.

A new product on the market called 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan, or 5-HTP, is touted as a building block for serotonin, which is a mood elevator, brain stimulant, and sleep enhancer. However, since its safety is questionable and no optimal dose has been established, you're better off raising serotonin levels naturally with high-carbohydrate snacks."
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1671.50420

"EFFECTS OF EATING BEFORE GOING TO BED ON DREAMS AND BODY...At the end of 8 weeks all subjects had gained more then 6 pounds, and seven of the subjects had experienced nightmares while sleeping."
http://www.mta.link75.org/english/effects/eating.html

"Before bed, avoid high-sugar foods or anything containing fat. Instead, focus on relaxing carbohydrates such as:
a glass of skim milk and 2-3 crackers
low-fat yogurt
fruit salad "
http://www.ivillage.com/food/experts...0_8305,00.html

^ updated link to last quote...^

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

"Before bed, avoid high-sugar foods or anything containing fat. Instead, focus on relaxing carbohydrates such as:
a glass of skim milk and 2-3 crackers
low-fat yogurt
fruit salad "

milk = lactose = sugar
yogurt = sugar
fruit = fructose = sugar

*** what the hell are they talking about?

Posted by: w8lifter

LMFAO @ this thread!

STB...does a banana, an apple and a glass of milk sound like a well-balanced meal for a BB?

Regardless of the actual question of whether sugar should be eaten before bed...the question I have is why would any BB eat this as a meal...at any time??

Posted by: Dr. Pain

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
should we also post a pic of the guy that eats this "bedtime meal"?

Or Girl??? !!

try sugarplumfaries.com

DP

Posted by: Prince

let's hear your opinion DP!

Posted by: Max. Q

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
milk = lactose = sugar
yogurt = sugar
fruit = fructose = sugar

*** what the hell are they talking about?

LOL, I didn't even realize it, that's funny. I've updated the link to where I found that quote...

http://www.ivillage.com/food/experts...0_8305,00.html

Posted by: Scotty the Body

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter
LMFAO @ this thread!

STB...does a banana, an apple and a glass of milk sound like a well-balanced meal for a BB?

Regardless of the actual question of whether sugar should be eaten before bed...the question I have is why would any BB eat this as a meal...at any time??

Well, see this is my point but the way people were defending it on the "other website" I was starting to wonder if maybe my thinking on the whole thing was wrong and that instead of my bowl of oatmeal or eggs before bed, i'd be just as well off to have milk and fruit and that it makes "little Difference".

Why the hell couldn't they just say "it may not be the best thing to do for a BB" instead of confusing the shit outa me.

Posted by: Dero

So...
What is the proper meal/snack, before bed???
I'm all

Please unconfuse moi...

Posted by: w8lifter

LMFAO....Hmmmm....now who could this be?

Posted by: Dero

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter
LMFAO....Hmmmm....now who could this be?

Are you thinking what I'm thinking????

He look like this at one point

Remember?

Posted by: Scotty the Body

Quote:

Originally posted by Big Nippa
*** To answer your question I will say that it all comes down to calories in vs calories out. Take this however you want.

But wouldn't there be times in the day when you wouldn't want the "calories in" to consist of so much sugar?

Even though this question was originally based on a particular persons eating habits, its more about what the average BB should be eating before bed for the best results.

So far, it seems like I'd be better off eating something else besides the fruit??

Posted by: CLPgold

Well, if it helps you feel better, before I go to bed tonight I'm gonna have some cottage cheese and some grapes or a banana.

I feel very comfortable with this decision

Now, if I was cutting for a contest I would not. I'd probably eat a 12oz steak ( yes, I do that and it works for me). But right now, cottage cheese and a piece of fruit is really appealing and I will not feel guilty and I know I'll still look the same tomorrow.

Posted by: Freeman

haha, I just had a bowl of no-sugar added mint chocolate chip ice cream...haven't had that in a long time...I think it's Edy's..yeah, it is...mmmmm bedtime is approaching!

Posted by: crackerjack414

id say before bed a slow realeasing protein such as casein coupled with a moderate amount of fat and diatary fiber to slow down absorbtion. Me personaly carbs are a nono within an hour before bed because they just dont sit right in my stomach

Posted by: Robboe

Quote:

Originally posted by Scotty the Body
Well, see this is my point but the way people were defending it on the "other website" I was starting to wonder if maybe my thinking on the whole thing was wrong and that instead of my bowl of oatmeal or eggs before bed, i'd be just as well off to have milk and fruit and that it makes "little Difference".

Why the hell couldn't they just say "it may not be the best thing to do for a BB" instead of confusing the shit outa me.

They weren't defending it as much as they were saying it's not bad. Now, what i've just written is totally backwards but i'm gonna leave that bad boy in there. For dramatic purposes and stuff.

They weren't saying it's the best way to go, or that's there's something magically anabolic about milk and fruit before bed. Your eggs and oats are perfectly fine.

Posted by: Scotty the Body

Spanks for all the replies everyone.

Posted by: Tank316

before bed i have a half gallon of ice cream, a 12 pack of beer, and a tablespoon of flax and i stick of beef jerky.

Posted by: Dero

One question...That 12 pack,is that LIGHT beer???

Posted by: Tank316

Quote:

Originally posted by Dero
One question...That 12 pack,is that LIGHT beer???

of course its light, i can pick it real easy

Posted by: Dero

Why did I even bother asking...?

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