Is it fattening to sleep right after having meals? Why does my face look puffier after I get up?
961472
yes you should not go to sleep right after eating, and if your face is puffy you are holding water in your tissues.
514507
Actually I've found quite a few sites that have said that the "eating before bed will make you fat" idea is actually a myth. (I'll include one of those sites bellow)\n\nIn your case I'd try to eat a full meal on or before 8:00 pm but if you go to sleep at 10:00 or later and feel like a snack, go ahead! Just make sure it's healthy and don't cram yourself chock full... Eat some cottage cheese and fruit or healthy cereals. I like to make BLTs with lite mayo. It's got a good balance of veggies, protein, and carbs while still being lite. Also, make sure to get plenty of exercise. I like to exercise before dinner or just after...Depending on my mood...To help boost my metabolism. \n\nI highly recommend that you just use common sense and you'll be okay. Ask yourself...Do I need that bowl of ice cream?
139220
Hmm, I always get tired after eating -- all that chewing wears me out! :)\n\nGenerally speaking, a big meal/ feeling of being full makes a lot of people tired. (I like to nap after dinner, and Im pretty young) \n\nDo you feel tired after eating a small meal? It's usually only the big meals that make us tired. Also, make sure your meal is healthy and well-balanced. Try taking a nice walk around outside for a bit, to get the blood flowing a bit while you digest. Coffee (small cup, with just a bit of caffeine) after eating may help (and very yummy! :)\n\n\n\nBut if you think it is MAJOR fatigue -- like passing out or something, you should ask your doctor, they can run blood tests and such to help you figure it out.\n(If this seems to be a very serious problem, that just came up recently and suddenly, you'll want to get it checked out ASAP in case its a sign of some more sersious)
354573
Because you're super thin, and your body has digested the food overnight and it's moved.  Also when you lay down gravity is pulling at your body differently than when you're standing up.  It's pulling more firmly from every direction, when you're standing, it's just pulling you down.  \n\nDon't worry.  It's normal to be "skinnier" when you get up -- your body's had hours upon hours to digest food and revamp it's cells.
569633
food can be an issue! greasy foods such as pizza and fries-things like that. it boosts the oil in your skin that builds up and causes acne. alot of things can trigger acne. i know because i had it myself. washing your face to much signals the body that you are running low on oil, so then you get more! you don't want to wash your face more than twice a day! none of my family had acne either. what happens is the oil in your pores builds up and causes a plug. then your skin swells up and becomes red and sore. i would recomend a medication like proactive or acne free! i use proactive and i works like a charm... i used to have bad acne but now you can't see one blemish!
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Eating 2 hours before bed time or waking up during the night to eat, will cause you to put on weight as you are not burning the fuel in your body while your sleeping. With excess weight you may develop problems that are related to being over weight such as diabetes, heart problems etc
798107
Hey buddy!\n\nGreat question!  Here is the deal.  \n\nYou have a metabolism that probably burns about 2000 calories per day, if you just sleep.  Let's call this your resting metabolism.  In sci fi terms it is called your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).  \n\nNow, when you don't eat 2000 calories for an extended period of time, your body can start to think it is starving (and for good reason); accordingly, it will slow down making your heart rate and system burn less calories, although it will still need to burn them.  So maybe now your BMR drops to 1500 calories/day, so your rate of burning calories drops and is probably why you started to feel pretty depressed.  It seems that heart rate and mood are linked.  Think waking up versus having a good cup of coffee.  Anyways, this is an aside, but should tell you I know what I am talking about. \n\nOK, let's get at your weight loss.  You said you were hardly eating anything, thus, you were creating a calorie deficit for yourself.  If you don't eat anything, yet you burn 1500 calories just living, albeit down from the faster metabolism of 2000, you still need to pull this energy source from somewhere.  Since you weren't eating, by deductive reasoning you can see that it came from your body fat stores.  Voila!  You were burning body fat.  Do starvation diets work?  Heck yes!  However, it is usually short term since who wants to be depressed or asleep the whole time.  As an example, this is exactly what happens to bears when they hibernate.  They stuff their faces with berries and salmon and whatever, then hit the cave and lay low for four months.  There metabolism drops big time since they just need to stay alive (deep sleep), but because they are not eating, they come out of the cave much leaner (six pack abs :) ) because they used their fat to fuel their long deep slumber. \n\nSo the two phenomenon can co-exist.  You can lower your metabolism and lose body fat.  However, as you attest, this isn't a very fun way to do it.  \n\nWithout getting really into it, the better (call in more mentally and physcially healthy) way to lose weight is to eat at your BMR, which keeps your metabolism normal; then stay active doing what you like to do.  Shoot hoops, dance, shop, hunt, golf, etc.  By staying active, your excess NRG over your BMR keeps you burning fat from the deficit.  Moreover, you won't be cranky or depressed the whole time.  The healthy clip you should expect is one to two pounds per week.\n\nKnowledge is more than half the battle.  :)\n\nI also suggest that you find someone knowledgeable to encourage and motivate you to help you reach your goal.  This really helps.  \n\nI believe this answers your question, but if not, you may email me.\n\nGood luck on your diet and fitness goals!\n\nTrainer Gregg\ngregg@leandownsite.com\n"You can achieve anything you set your mind on."
998719
Sleep and lots of it. Our body needs to regenerate itself for the loss of energy. Studies shown that with proper rest, one can have healthier, glowing skin.\nAs for the second part of your question, it could be stress related. Learn to manage it by organizing your time & managing it better, allow yourself space to breathe.\nSeek help from a dermatologist if condition worsens. Keep face clean and dry. Avoid contact with dirty fingernails. Drink plenty of water.\nWe face worry no matter what the age. It's a fact of life. There're no shortcuts about it but to face it head on. Weigh your problems equally & learn to prioritise your "to-do list."\nHope this helped.
834319
If your pattern is that you get up ok, but then you start to lose energy in the morning, it might be you are having low blood sugar episodes.  I am a former hypoglycemic, now diabetic, up at 4:30 - no gym, no novels, but have to eat my protein based breakfast pretty quick or I start to fade.\n\nCheck out low blood sugar at www.hufa.org to see if it sounds like you.
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Not necessarily. The myth the eating after about 6 or 7 p.m. will make you gain weight is simply that; a myth. Your body still needs some energy while you sleep and will use that extra energy (from the food you ate) in the morning. \n\nNow, if you are eating extremely large quantites of unhealthy food, sure, you'll gain weight. But you can do that at any point in the day and still gain weight.
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i would ask you to never skip breakfast due to many important reasons. First, it is normal to not feel hungry when you wake up, however you should eat withing 30-45min after waking up. the reason for this is that your body is in muscle wasting state when you wake up. it has not had proper nutrition while you were sleeping, and your insulin levels are probably quite low. Once you wake up, your metabolism kicks into high gear and if your body does not have food readily available, it will go and canibalise your muscles and break them down for energy. You definatly do not want that, especialy if you are an active person. You should eat every 3 hours during the day, to keep your body fueled for maximum energy and strengh.
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Well, the more hours you are awake, the more time you have to notice hunger, and the more time you have to do battle with the urge to eat something.  Also, unless you are doing a lot of very physical things with that time, you are not burning calories nearly as fast as you are wearing out your mental processes.\n\nReal dieting takes self-control: I'm sure you know that.  And the more wired-but-tired you are (which is what sleeplessness is), the less you have self-control, or at the very least, it is psychically wearing in a way that multiplies, not simply adds up.\n\nI would recommend you take a mild sedative, such as Valerian, to get some sleep earlier than 1:00 a.m.  Since you need to get up by 5:00, realistically you should try to get to bed by 10 as often as possible.
764170
try cutting up slices of cucumber and laying down with them on your eyes for  about 8-10 minutes to reduce puffyness and dark circles, i find it works well.
549772
You should change your normal daily habits. When you sleep to much your body gets used to that and makes you constantly tired. It can also lead to being over weight. I would recomend that you try waking up early and going to bed at like 10pm. Also eat like 3 meals at a set time everyday and do a little excercise. After a week or two you'll feel better and if not my bad
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when i eat during the night before i go to bed i realise that my stomach grumbles and i feel hungry very early in the morning than when i eat noting after around seven...\n\nso try eating nothing after 7:00pm...breakfast in the morning lets say 9:00am...you should be fine
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Sleep, sleep, sleep!!!  You could very well be sleep deprived.  We all look muggish when we miss out on a good night rest.  Problem is, too many people don't get a good nights sleep each night!  For now the solution is easy... Wash your face with your regular cleanser in luke warm water, then turn off the hot, and go totally cold... water that is!!!  Splash your beautiful face with cold water up to 10 to 12 times if you can stand it!  Not only will you look refreshed, but you'll be wide awake!  Also your pores will shrink, and that's a good thing for many reasons.  About those pesky blemishes!  Two things will be your best friend... Neutrogena Multi-Vitamin Acne Treatment, and Concealer!!!  Try one of Cover Girl's oil free concealer it will stay on all day until you wash it off... promise.  I hope you have beauty in more places than one... God Bless!!!
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Sometimes it can be what you are eating that can make you feel tired.  Sugar and processed foods can do that.  You should do about 4 days cardio and 2-3 days weights.  Do weights after cardio and make sure you take a high quality protein shake after your workouts to help rebuid your muscle.  I lost 54 lbs and got in great shape!  Check out my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net\n\nHere is what I did, you can use these ideas, they are what helped me make the change you see in my picture\n1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...\n2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier!  We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions!  When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function.  Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.\n3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises.  I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.\n4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.\n5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweekb.htm that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.\n6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself\n7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound...or didnt lose any...KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!\n8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfoods.htm...\n80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight. \n9. Do the little things that count!  Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: 1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...\n2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier!  We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions!  When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function.  Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.\n3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises.  I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.\n4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.\n5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very import