carbs and sleeping

[pologod05]

i notice that when i have some type of carbs (like an apple or milk for example) that i sleep way better and wake up feeling feeling much better.

that happen for anyone else or is it just me?

[tinyman5000]

Yeah to some degree, I don't think it's as bad as people say it is.

[We Drowned]

The late night carbohydrate phobia is overplayed, overanalyzed and almost nonsensical. Logic would tell you otherwise, but keep in mind that the body doesn't operate like a machine. On the other hand, I usually stick to more fibrous forms of carbohydrates such as asparagus and other greens later in the day; it helps me poop!

[soydeespanya]

Originally Posted by pologod05

i notice that when i have some type of carbs (like an apple or milk for example) that i sleep way better and wake up feeling feeling much better.

that happen for anyone else or is it just me?

hmm, Never tried it. Im definately going to give that an experiment try for a week or so. Course I always sleep til I feel better lol.

I DO think people worry too much about their carb intake at night, like its a HUGE deal, and im sure im going to get some dumb remark from somebody, but I MYSELF don't worry about getting every thing perfect, im not going to do shows, and I try to go over and beyond what I need. Im trying to get big/strong and im not really worried about having extra fat.

Back to the main idea, yeah, im going to try that for a bit, thanks

[DMBsAmricanBaby]

I always have weird dreams if I have any dairy products before bed.

[Hallock]

If I don't have carbs, I have trouble sleeping, difficulty waking up, I'm grogging, angry, annoying, etc.

[FlipperAnderson]

Originally Posted by pologod05

i notice that when i have some type of carbs (like an apple or milk for example) that i sleep way better and wake up feeling feeling much better.

that happen for anyone else or is it just me?

Alcohol makes a lot of people sleep better too.

[soydeespanya]

Originally Posted by FlipperAnderson

Alcohol makes a lot of people sleep better too.

Yep, Good empty but calming to the nerves calories :P

[suspek24]

I stick with just vitamins before bed, they're supposed to make you feel refreshed when you sleep. People don't tell you not to eat carbs before bed for no reason. There's science behind it. But if it helps you, why not, we all enjoy sleep!

[slaydox]

Carbs at night can help you sleep which is why a banana is really good pre bed along with the magesium it works pretty good. Ill find a link and post it up.


http://www.medicinenet.com/script/ma...ticlekey=79456

[FlipperAnderson]

Originally Posted by slaydox

Carbs at night can help you sleep which is why a banana is really good pre bed along with the magesium it works pretty good. Ill find a link and post it up.


http://www.medicinenet.com/script/ma...ticlekey=79456

Carbs def. make you sleep better...and so does alcohol. (Just because it helps doesnt mean you should do it).

[slaydox]

Originally Posted by FlipperAnderson

Carbs def. make you sleep better...and so does alcohol. (Just because it helps doesnt mean you should do it).

Yea cause that analogy made sense. Alcohol does NOT make you sleep better. Maybe for some people in a rare occurance and alcoholics who's body DEPEND on alcohol. Alcohol is really crappy for sleep hence one of the reasons for being tired the next day and trying/wanting to sleep in the next day.




also regarding carbs and suga Fructose may help tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier

[suspek24]

Originally Posted by FlipperAnderson

Carbs def. make you sleep better...and so does alcohol. (Just because it helps doesnt mean you should do it).

That's a good point

[FlipperAnderson]

Originally Posted by slaydox

Yea cause that analogy made sense. Alcohol does NOT make you sleep better. Maybe for some people in a rare occurance and alcoholics who's body DEPEND on alcohol. Alcohol is really crappy for sleep hence one of the reasons for being tired the next day and trying/wanting to sleep in the next day.




also regarding carbs and suga Fructose may help tryptophan cross the blood-brain barrier

Maybe not you bro but it does for a lot of people. Main point is...if eating a loaf of bread before you go to bed makes you sleep better should you do it? If downing half a bottle of nyquil makes you sleep better, should you do it?

[FlipperAnderson]

Originally Posted by suspek24

I stick with just vitamins before bed, they're supposed to make you feel refreshed when you sleep. People don't tell you not to eat carbs before bed for no reason. There's science behind it. But if it helps you, why not, we all enjoy sleep!

I agree with that, I take a multi before bed also, found it helped.

[slaydox]

Originally Posted by FlipperAnderson

Maybe not you bro but it does for a lot of people. Main point is...if eating a loaf of bread before you go to bed makes you sleep better should you do it? If downing half a bottle of nyquil makes you sleep better, should you do it?

True but i never said eat a loaf of bread before bed lol

What i was saying was an apple or banana a couple hours before bed could help sleep.

A swig of nyquil is always good though

[suspek24]

Originally Posted by slaydox

True but i never said eat a loaf of bread before bed lol

What i was saying was an apple or banana a couple hours before bed could help sleep.

A swig of nyquil is always good though

lol I tryed a glass of milk.... didn't help, so I took a shot, didn't help I'm doomed

[FlipperAnderson]

Oh I know wasnt even arguing with you about it bro, some of the begining posters in this were making it sound like you could down as many carbs as you wanted before bed no problem.

...Sometimes more then a swig is needed!

[DBee]

I didn't think it really mattered if you ate carbs before bed or not as lond as your within your macros. Ssuaully i only eat protein+fat before bed and or keep my carbs fiberous later at night. ZMA helped me out alot with deep/refreshing sleep. I also bought 2 things of 'prolab REM' it has meltonin it puts me out like no other! i have a full 30 days supply isf somebody wants one it's not opened and the caps are sealed plastic/foil container you have to pop them out like the GUM you see at atores

[LayzieBone085]

Originally Posted by We Drowned

The late night carbohydrate phobia is overplayed, overanalyzed and almost nonsensical. Logic would tell you otherwise, but keep in mind that the body doesn't operate like a machine. On the other hand, I usually stick to more fibrous forms of carbohydrates such as asparagus and other greens later in the day; it helps me poop!

i agree its overplayed.. if u need the carbs to fit into ur macros for the day enjoy them.. some people just think having carbs before htiting the sack will only make you fat and use them as storage..

the only thing being stores will be excess calories.. so if u need the cals.. and u need carbs to top off ur macros.. let it be and enjoy ur oats / bread whatever ur taking in

not 100% on the pooping thing tho

[BabyBodybuilder]

Originally Posted by suspek24

I stick with just vitamins before bed, they're supposed to make you feel refreshed when you sleep. People don't tell you not to eat carbs before bed for no reason. There's science behind it. But if it helps you, why not, we all enjoy sleep!

I would love to see that science, because the only thing I know of is glucose's effects on hGH. All you have to do, is just eat carbs an hour before going to bed and it won't effect the release of hGH.

[TankNoob]

cool didn't know this, i always had carbs and protein before bed, just becuase i lift weights at night.
i also tried the cc and pb crap so many pp on this site recommend but didn't work for me, alwasy end up waking up to eat/drink something 4-6 hours after which sucks cause i love sleeping

[oaks]

Originally Posted by BabyBodybuilder

I would love to see that science, because the only thing I know of is glucose's effects on hGH. All you have to do, is just eat carbs an hour before going to bed and it won't effect the release of hGH.

haha 2x....i definitley need to see this one haha....

[pologod05]

Originally Posted by We Drowned

The late night carbohydrate phobia is overplayed, overanalyzed and almost nonsensical. Logic would tell you otherwise, but keep in mind that the body doesn't operate like a machine. On the other hand, I usually stick to more fibrous forms of carbohydrates such as asparagus and other greens later in the day; it helps me poop!

im not worried about the "carbs before bed are bad" thing. i was just wondering if anyone had the same kind of response that i did.

Originally Posted by Hallock

If I don't have carbs, I have trouble sleeping, difficulty waking up, I'm grogging, angry, annoying, etc.

that was exactly what happened to me. damn glad i figured it out tho, i sleep so much better now.

Originally Posted by FlipperAnderson

Maybe not you bro but it does for a lot of people. Main point is...if eating a loaf of bread before you go to bed makes you sleep better should you do it? If downing half a bottle of nyquil makes you sleep better, should you do it?

i think the loaf of bread may be a bit much, but the half bottle of nyquil is definitely not a good idea.