Mom2A&M Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I've had this issue through past whole 30's and still am not sure of the best way to go about it. I work 2 evening a week 3-9pm. I usually eat lunch around 1:30. I get 1/2 hr break at work but that could be anywhere from 4:00-8:00. My problem with eating while at work is my body's unpredictable response and often urgent bathroom needs after eating. So, I have always made sure to not eat at work. I'm not sure what to do, I get home by 9:30 and usually head right to bed by 10pm. Do I eat immediately before bed? Do I skip M3? Do I aim for very low fat, low veggie mini meal ( easily digestible)? Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted March 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 18, 2014 I would eat because I would wake up at 4 AM hungry if I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LadyM Posted March 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 18, 2014 That's quite a dilemma. For my body I'd probably just shift my meals earlier in the day but make my meal three more substantial and later in the day. So, I'd eat at 5:30, 10, and 2:30, then be done for the day. But I feel better sleeping on an empty stomach and can generally tolerate a long fast. I also don't have to worry about digestive stuff when I eat, though. Sorry for your trouble! Good luck figuring it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmary Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I would do some experimenting and see what feels best. For me, in a similar situation I had a "mini-meal" in the evening. I found not doing so made it harder for me to sleep and hurt my morning workout performance. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namtrag Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I am a guy, so I naturally advocate to never miss a meal. I would be famished if I didn't eat meal 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2A&M Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Unfortunately, my hunger cues are still wacky. I skipped dinner last night and still had to force M1 within the hour of waking. I guess I'm more interested in hormone regulation and fat loss as compared to hunger. For too many years I only relied on cravings for what and when to eat, so I'm still going more by the clock rather than my brain.....I don't trust it yet, it's too sneaky!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators LadyM Posted March 19, 2014 Moderators Share Posted March 19, 2014 I don't know why this is, but the later I eat in the evening, the hungrier I am in the morning. Maybe next time you work go ahead and eat late and see if that affects your hunger for the next day's M1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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