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How to sleep better after a big/heavy meal?

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Bigandbloated   Australia
Joined 3 years
Drinking high calorie shakes or eating a big/ fatty meal before bed really messes with my sleep, and I'll sleep like crap and wake up multiple times sometimes with reflux (though not all the time). Some people on r/gainers say they can down a whole WG shake before bed and sleep like a baby, making me wonder is there anything I can do to sleep better? The obvious answer is don't eat just before bed, but with my days being so hectic lately oftentimes those are the only time slots I can fit a big meal in.

Also if you're wondering it's not sleep apnea. I've been tested already and this doesn't happen on days I don't eat before bed. I just seem to be a very light sleeper.
3 weeks

How to sleep better after a big/heavy meal?

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Munchies   United States
Joined 3 years
Bigandbloated:
Drinking high calorie shakes or eating a big/ fatty meal before bed really messes with my sleep, and I'll sleep like crap and wake up multiple times sometimes with reflux (though not all the time). Some people on r/gainers say they can down a whole WG shake before bed and sleep like a baby, making me wonder is there anything I can do to sleep better? The obvious answer is don't eat just before bed, but with my days being so hectic lately oftentimes those are the only time slots I can fit a big meal in.

Also if you're wondering it's not sleep apnea. I've been tested already and this doesn't happen on days I don't eat before bed. I just seem to be a very light sleeper.


Everyone is different. What is fine for one person might make someone else sick or put them in the hospital.

Biology is wild.

Your best bet is to stop doing this and spread your calories out. Follow the "eat little and often" method. Load up on nonperishable snacks. Make food that you can grab and eat on the go. If you must drink a WG shake, have it for breakfast, or put it in an insulated travel mug to drink on the go.

You are one of many people out there who cannot consume fatty things before bed. You cannot push through this. Continuing to do this will make it worse because you run the risk of developing GERD. And seeing that GERD makes eating hard, this isn't worth it.
3 weeks

How to sleep better after a big/heavy meal?

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BigBallBellyGirl   United States
Joined 1 year
Bigandbloated:
Drinking high calorie shakes or eating a big/ fatty meal before bed really messes with my sleep, and I'll sleep like crap and wake up multiple times sometimes with reflux (though not all the time). Some people on r/gainers say they can down a whole WG shake before bed and sleep like a baby, making me wonder is there anything I can do to sleep better? The obvious answer is don't eat just before bed, but with my days being so hectic lately oftentimes those are the only time slots I can fit a big meal in.

Also if you're wondering it's not sleep apnea. I've been tested already and this doesn't happen on days I don't eat before bed. I just seem to be a very light sleeper.

Munchies:
Everyone is different. What is fine for one person might make someone else sick or put them in the hospital.

Biology is wild.

Your best bet is to stop doing this and spread your calories out. Follow the "eat little and often" method. Load up on nonperishable snacks. Make food that you can grab and eat on the go. If you must drink a WG shake, have it for breakfast, or put it in an insulated travel mug to drink on the go.

You are one of many people out there who cannot consume fatty things before bed. You cannot push through this. Continuing to do this will make it worse because you run the risk of developing GERD. And seeing that GERD makes eating hard, this isn't worth it.


Echoing this. Every person is so different. I can eat cheeseburgers and fries and pizza right before bed and still sleep comfortably. My active, fit fiance has to eat light if he has dinner after 8, or he'll have a tough night. Every time he's tested it, he's paid for it. Listen to your body. Try alternatives, like frequent grazing on food you can carry with you. On off days, when you're less busy, have your shakes in the morning or stuff yourself early, if that's an interest. You can absolutely still amp up your gaining. Just listen to your body's signals.
3 weeks