Oatmeal mixed with milk is it okay to eat before going to sleep?
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02-12-2008, 10:00 PM #1Banned
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Oatmeal before bed?
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02-12-2008, 10:13 PM #2Banned
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If what you mean gain lean mass, then yes oatmeal will help you pack on some muscle. Good carb choice.
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02-12-2008, 10:17 PM #3Banned
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Yeah, I was just wondering if it would be godo to have some before bed.Originally Posted by je83
I know a lot of people say no carbs before sleeping...I never really followed that though.
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02-12-2008, 10:25 PM #4Banned
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I like to have a decent amount before bed. Really how much weight does once expect to put on with say 40g of carbs from oatmeal.Originally Posted by KingCanuck
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02-12-2008, 10:32 PM #5Bodybuilder For Life!
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I typically stay away from carbs before bed. I usually do a casein shake w/ water, add glutamine & flax oil & one scoop of peanut butter. Sometimes I'll just eat no fat cottage cheese & 1/4 cup unsalted almonds. All depends on what you are attempting to achieve.
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02-13-2008, 12:19 AM #6Registered User
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As long as it fits into your macros it shouldn't be a problem. Best eaten around your workout, but it really shouldn't hurt you.
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02-13-2008, 12:34 AM #7
Consider that you need less energy throughout the night! If you are on a bulking diet, it could be that the carbs will be stored as fat while you sleep. So it could increase you body fat. If you want to avoid this, stay away from carbs lately. But in general it should be no problem if it fits in your macro's, as "berzerker" mentioned before.
But eating oats is always much better than eating chocolate or other foods with a lot of sugar. Sugar produces an insulin spike which eases the body to store excessive calories as fat.gain, gain, gain...
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02-13-2008, 04:42 AM #8Registered User
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Oats oats oats...the super food.
Before bed, in the morning, all day long...oats will help you pack on meat.Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body
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02-13-2008, 05:15 AM #9Registered User
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True, oatmeal is a good choice of carbs, especially for bulking.
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02-13-2008, 05:33 AM #10
There is nothing like a nice bowl of oatmeal, good carbs, moderate protein and low fat. Improved with some raisins and honey or a sliced apple and banana with cinamon it is numinous
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02-13-2008, 05:42 AM #11Sheiko Kunt!
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hell i have oats befiore bed when im cutting. still in a deficit
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02-13-2008, 10:09 AM #12Banned
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Thanks bros!
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02-13-2008, 10:15 AM #13Banned
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Oatmeal is the single best carb before bed IMO,plenty of fiber,protein,good complex carbs and a lot of healty fats...Originally Posted by KingCanuck
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02-13-2008, 10:44 AM #14Surgeon By 2012 or Bust!
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A lot of uneducated people in the ways of nutrition here.
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02-13-2008, 10:46 AM #15Banned
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cottage cheese has 7 grams of carbs in it in 1/2 cup. at least the brand i buy, the low fat 1% cottage cheese with 16g of protien in 1/2 cup and 7 grams of carbs.
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02-13-2008, 10:48 AM #16Motivator
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I was just gonna say.Originally Posted by -Aaron-
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