Q: Hey Tanja, I’m trying to lose weight, but have trouble not eating right before I go to bed. Would I still lose weight if I drank protein powder mixed with water right before sleeping?
– Stella
A: Hi Stella, I am not sure I understand your question completely. Does this mean you HAVE to eat before you go to bed? If you eat two hours before bedtime, you should still be okay and not be hungry. If you are waiting to sleep until the very early morning hours, of course you will be hungry.
I don’t think it is a problem to drink a shake before bedtime, but the MOST important thing is to eat according to how and when you train. If your metabolism is very high, you will still burn the nutrients as you should. Are all your meals balanced? I recommend eating five small meals per day. Check out this GAIAM article for information on the five meal ideal and other healthy eating habits.
Hope this helps,
Tanja
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