Diet Myths Exposed: Part 2 By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Posted Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 5:16 pm PDT

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 5:52 pm PDT

does lying down after you eat make you gain weight?

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 5:52 pm PDT

does lying down after you eat make you gain weight?

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:03 pm PDT

Should I eat before I exercise? My mother says that it is not good to eat before exercizing because your body needs all of it's energy to help the digestion process. I really don't know. Thanks

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:06 pm PDT

I second that question ^. What does sleeping after eating really do?

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:07 pm PDT

yes

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:08 pm PDT

Should I eat before I exercise? My mother says that it is not good to eat before exercizing because your body needs all of it's energy to help the digestion process. I really don't know. Thanks

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:11 pm PDT

Lying down after eating a meal does not cause weight gain DIRECTLY. However, when you lay down after eating food, the acids used in the breakdown of your food can flow backwards and cause gastric discomfort (heartburn). When this occurs, the disorder can interfere with and negatively affect the digestion of your food, and THIS can indirectly impact how well your body absorbs nutrients from your food, which can ultimately trigger FALSE feelings of hunger down the line. And that, in turn, can lead to weight gain.

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:12 pm PDT

How about sex? Can I eat a big meal and have a wild night of sex and burn it all off? Also, if I have this sex with someone else rather than alone will that increase the calories burned?

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:12 pm PDT

How about sex? Can I eat a big meal and have a wild night of sex and burn it all off? Also, if I have this sex with someone else rather than alone will that increase the calories burned?

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:13 pm PDT

How about sex? Can I eat a big meal and have a wild night of sex and burn it all off? Also, if I have this sex with someone else rather than alone will that increase the calories burned?

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:13 pm PDT

How about sex? Can I eat a big meal and have a wild night of sex and burn it all off? Also, if I have this sex with someone else rather than alone will that increase the calories burned?

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:15 pm PDT

Thank you so much for this article! 2 people in the one day told me a couple of weeks ago that late night foods turn right into fat, and so I've been avoiding it, but I really love to have a snack before bed. Thanks for debunking the myth.

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:16 pm PDT

Thank you so much for this article! 2 people in the one day told me a couple of weeks ago that late night foods turn right into fat, and so I've been avoiding it, but I really love to have a snack before bed. Thanks for debunking the myth.

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:18 pm PDT

You should be eating consistently throughout the day, regardless of when you exercise. However, it is advisable not to workout immediately after your last meal for the reason that food creates gastric activity in your stomach, and high-impact movements can aggravate that process. The general guideline is to eat a meal no larger than 350 calories before exercise, and wait at least one full hour after the end of the meal to workout. Working out on an empty stomach can spell more trouble than working out on a full one. For one thing, your muscles use glycogen (blood sugar) as a primary energy source, and if you are running low on it, you can faint or pass out.

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Oct 04, 2006, 6:20 pm PDT

You should be eating consistently throughout the day, regardless of when you exercise. However, it is advisable not to workout immediately after your last meal for the reason that food creates gastric activity in your stomach, and high-impact movements can aggravate that process. The general guideline is to eat a meal no larger than 350 calories before exercise, and wait at least one full hour after the end of the meal to workout. Working out on an empty stomach can spell more trouble than working out on a full one. For one thing, your muscles use glycogen (blood sugar) as a primary energy source, and if you are running low on it, you can faint or pass out.

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