About Thomas Manger, MD, PhD Expertise I can give you the straight answer for most weight loss questions. I believe that moderation, exercise, and education are key components to any successful, long-term weight loss or diet plan.
Experience Board Certified in Internal Medicine and practicing full time in an academic primary care environment.
Question I want to lose some weight. I usually always eat before bed, which is late for me, around 3am. I have heard both sides of the argument wheather it is bad to eat before bed. The side that says it is okay from what I hear says your body is always burning calories, even when you are sleeping. So is it bad for you (bad as in gaining weight) to eat before bed? And what time (how many hours before bed) should be the cut off time to stop eating? Thanks.
Answer To my knowledge, there is really no truth to the issue of gaining weight because someone eats before they go to bed. However, my suggestion would be to eat a light meal before going to bed, and put your larger meals at a different time of the day.
