does snacking an hour before bed really do much harm to you?

Answer 1

It depends on what you snack on. Some foods like complex carbs help you sleep better. Snacking on proteins, sugars or junk isn't such a good idea.

Answer 2

I know from my own experiences that I have totally cut out eating anything from a range of about 2-4 hours before I go to bed and it helped me tone-up (that and going to the gym and no soda/fast food) I have heard from many of the trainers at my gym that when you eat 4 hours before you go to sleep you body can't burn it off because of the resting state. But a snack probably won't hurt as much as like a Meal!

Answer 3

If you do snack an hour before bed on a regular basis the calories will catch up to you and you will gain lots of weight.

Answer 4

I dont really think it does HARM to you, its just that while sleeping, and a little bit prior to falling asleep, your metabolism slows down dramatically. Thats why they say to not eat after like 8 pm if you are trying to maintain or lose your weight So if you eat before bed, your body cannot process and break down the food adequately.

Answer 5

It's like necessary for me. I've got a nuclear fusion reactor for metabolism. A coke and a honey bun and I sleep like a baby.

Answer 6

depends on the snack...
a glass of 2% milk, an apple, or a box of cookies?

Answer 7

you are not sopose to eat after seven.if you do ,your stomach will be grouling twistihng and turning all night.and if u dont go to bed by 9,the hormones that make you grow at night wont be let out,and you wont grow much.

Answer 8

you can wake up with heart burn or indigestion