{"id":71433,"date":"2025-03-11T15:17:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=71433"},"modified":"2025-03-11T15:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T15:18:29","slug":"is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Going to Bed Hungry Good for Weight Loss? What Science Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#Is_It_Good_to_Be_Hungry_When_Youre_Trying_to_Lose_Weight\" >Is It Good to Be Hungry When You\u2019re Trying to Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#Is_It_Better_to_Go_to_Bed_Hungry_or_Full\" >Is It Better to Go to Bed Hungry or Full?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#Should_I_Eat_If_Im_Hungry_at_Night\" >Should I Eat If I\u2019m Hungry at Night?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#Why_Cant_I_Sleep_on_an_Empty_Stomach\" >Why Can\u2019t I Sleep on an Empty Stomach?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#How_to_Reduce_Hunger_Without_Eating\" >How to Reduce Hunger Without Eating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#Is_Waking_Up_Hungry_Good\" >Is Waking Up Hungry Good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#What_kills_hunger_fast\" >What kills hunger fast?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#What_is_low-calorie_and_filling\" >What is low-calorie and filling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#How_long_can_you_go_without_food\" >How long can you go without food?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#Is_fasting_at_night_good\" >Is fasting at night good?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-going-to-bed-hungry-good-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve cut down on your calorie intake because you hope to lose some weight, you may have realized that you tend to go to bed hungry more often than not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Going_To_Bed_Hungry_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Going to bed hungry intermittent fasting\u2019 is a common search term that people who are following this eating pattern &#8211; but don\u2019t necessarily count calories &#8211; may find themselves looking up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is going to bed hungry for weight loss a good thing, or should you fill up a little more before you head to bed? Read on to learn more about the benefits of going to bed hungry and above all, when this is a good thing and when it\u2019s not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Good_to_Be_Hungry_When_Youre_Trying_to_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Is It Good to Be Hungry When You\u2019re Trying to Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s good to feel hungry, but it may or may not be something to worry about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you need to understand is that it\u2019s normal to be a little hungry when you\u2019re trying to lose weight, especially if you follow the first rule of weight loss which is to have a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan-to-lose-weight\/\">calorie deficit<\/a> occurs when your body burns more calories than you consume. As you get your calories through food and drink, reducing the amount of these foods and drinks you consume daily helps create a deficit. A deficit can also be created through increased exercise alone or a combination of increased exercise and eating less food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you reduce the amount of food you consume in a day (and\/or increase how much energy you expend), your body will need some time to adjust and before it does, you may feel hungrier than normal and will likely feel hungry at night &#8211; this is a completely normal reaction to a deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Going_To_Bed_Hungry_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-71144\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4934-mediterranean-diet-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Is Going To Bed Hungry Good For Weight Loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4934-mediterranean-diet-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4934-mediterranean-diet-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4934-mediterranean-diet-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4934-mediterranean-diet-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-1720x1075.png 1720w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4934-mediterranean-diet-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if this is normal, why do we say that going to bed hungry may or may not be a problem?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer lies in how many calories you consume throughout the day &#8211; basically, the right calorie deficit is a good thing for weight loss, but it can get too extreme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to researchers, a good target calorie deficit for weight loss is eating 500 to 750 calories less than your daily energy expenditure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the ideal range may vary from person to person. If you\u2019ve consumed the right amount of calories throughout the day and have eaten your last meal but still feel hungry at bedtime, then it may be okay to go to bed hungry, but it\u2019s also okay to have a small, balanced snack to help you sleep better. Look for something that is high in protein and fiber but low in calories.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, being hungry at bedtime may also be a sign that your calorie intake is too low. A bad calorie deficit happens when you eat too few calories in the hopes of losing weight faster. While this may seem like a good idea on paper, it\u2019s a dangerous risk in reality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you eat too few calories, you\u2019ll go to bed hungry each night and are highly likely to experience other side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, headache, dizziness\/orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, cold intolerance, dry skin, menstrual irregularities, and hair loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1038\/oby.2001.134\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you don\u2019t correct this mistake, it may lead to muscle loss too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that eating less than the recommended target may result in weight loss, but only if it\u2019s done under very close professional medical supervision. If you\u2019re unsure if your deficit is too extreme or just right, we suggest you use a reputable calorie-counting app to track how much you eat and estimate your energy needs. The final result will tell you if you\u2019re on track for a good and healthy deficit or a bad one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Better_to_Go_to_Bed_Hungry_or_Full\"><\/span><b>Is It Better to Go to Bed Hungry or Full?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a general rule, it\u2019s better to go to bed feeling comfortably full than hungry. However, if you\u2019ve reached your recommended calorie limit for the day, then you may have to go to bed hungry, particularly if that hunger is more of a craving rather than your body telling you you haven\u2019t eaten enough. Getting better in touch with your body\u2019s hunger and fullness cues can help you tell the difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. The BetterMe: Health Coaching app is your personal trainer, nutritionist, and support system all in one. Start using our app to <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Going_To_Bed_Hungry_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay on track <\/a>and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_Eat_If_Im_Hungry_at_Night\"><\/span><b>Should I Eat If I\u2019m Hungry at Night?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That depends.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still have some calorie allowance left over, you can go ahead and eat something &#8211; just make sure the calorie intake fits whatever number is left over on your daily allocation. However, as previously mentioned, if you\u2019ve already consumed your allocated calories for the day, you should try to evaluate why you\u2019re feeling hungry. Were you more physically active than usual? Might your calorie intake estimation be off? Or did you just see an advertisement for ice cream and suddenly want some? If you think your body is telling you that you need to eat, then you should eat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to note that eating at night, particularly later at night, is often not recommended. Studies have suggested that late-night eating may be associated with increased risk of all-cause, cancer, and diabetes mortality, in addition to becoming overweight or obese (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10899630\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0195666324004495\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, other factors are likely also at play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should be noted that if you have to eat late at night, it may be a good idea to make sure the meal is small, nutrient-dense, and balanced (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4425165\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/smart-carbs\/\">Smart Carbs: Making Better Carbohydrate Choices<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Sleep_on_an_Empty_Stomach\"><\/span><b>Why Can\u2019t I Sleep on an Empty Stomach?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not easy to sleep when you\u2019re truly hungry. Your stomach may be growling and sending signals to your brain that it wants you to eat. If you\u2019re hungry and can\u2019t fall asleep, eat a small, balanced, nutrient-dense snack that leaves you feeling comfortably full,\u00a0 but not overly full.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reduce_Hunger_Without_Eating\"><\/span><b>How to Reduce Hunger Without Eating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the section above, it can be seen that what happens if you sleep on an empty stomach is that you\u2019re likely to lose out on sleep. Losing a few hours of sleep may not seem like a big deal, but researchers warn that failure to get the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep could lead to a slew of problems, such as an increased risk of incidences of cardiovascular morbidity, diabetes mellitus, and obesity, the derailment of cognitive functions, vehicular accidents, and increased accidents in workplaces (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6473877\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a more recent study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of the American Heart Association,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> researchers found that neuroimaging was indicative of poorer brain health in the brains of middle-aged adults who got less than 7 hours of sleep a night.\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/full\/10.1161\/JAHA.123.031514?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, there are some ways to reduce hunger even when on a deficit, which may help you fall asleep better and not lose out on sleep. Some of these tips include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Eat More Protein<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that this macronutrient helps boost satiety, which means you\u2019ll feel fuller for longer. <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-paleo-meals\/\">Protein<\/a> also helps temporarily increase your metabolism, which is fantastic if you\u2019re trying to lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ajcn.nutrition.org\/article\/S0002-9165(23)23664-3\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Try switching to a higher-protein diet<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Eat More High-Fiber Foods<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-and-fiber-foods\/\">fiber<\/a> can increase perceived satiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6352252\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which is great if you\u2019re trying to reduce the feelings of hunger before bed. The best high-fiber foods include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans and lentils, and nuts and seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Going_To_Bed_Hungry_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Adjust Your Meal Times<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This tip can work for anyone, but is perhaps most beneficial for those who practice intermittent fasting (IF). As IF limits your feeding hours, moving your feeding window to later in the day may be helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you\u2019re on the 16:8 pattern and your first meal is at noon and your last meal is at 8 pm but you go to sleep at around 10 or 11 pm, chances are you\u2019ll start to feel hungry before bed. Therefore, instead of having your first meal at noon, open the feeding window at 2 pm, which pushes your last meal to 10 pm. The less time you have between your last meal and your bedtime, the less likely you are to feel hungry and lose out on sleep due to hunger.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical Nutrition Research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal in 2018, researchers found that drinking water before eating a meal led to a significant reduction in meal energy intake. Researchers stated that water intake may increase satiety, even though the mechanisms behind this are unknown (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6209729\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you start to feel hungry at night, drinking some water may help temporarily reduce this feeling, which could help you fall asleep. For those who are wondering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-can-you-drink-during-intermittent-fasting\/\"><b>what to drink during intermittent fasting<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, note that unsweetened tea or coffee are good options to have during the fasting window &#8211; just make sure that they\u2019re decaffeinated options in the evening so they don\u2019t keep you awake at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> High Calorie Breakfast Ideas You Must Try for Muscle and Weight Gain<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Waking_Up_Hungry_Good\"><\/span><b>Is Waking Up Hungry Good?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking up hungry is a normal thing. However, extreme hunger is not considered a normal thing. If you\u2019re suddenly waking up feeling extremely hungry, this may be due to the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A calorie deficit that is too extreme and you\u2019re eating too little.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve increased your physical activity, which makes your body burn more calories. The side effect of this is more hunger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bad sleep schedule &#8211; research has suggested that inadequate sleep can make you more hungry the next day(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26612385\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Read more here to learn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stop-binge-eating-at-night\/\"><b>how to stop binge eating at night<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thirst &#8211; sometimes the body interprets thirst as hunger so before you eat, try drinking some water and see how you feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-drinking-milk-before-bed-good-for-weight-loss\/\"><b>Is drinking milk before bed good for weight loss<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? Find out here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Going_To_Bed_Hungry_Good_For_Weight_Loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68160\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1024x640.png\" alt=\"Is Going To Bed Hungry Good For Weight Loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_hunger_fast\"><\/span><strong>What kills hunger fast?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water is a quick and easy way to control hunger pangs. You can also consume something that is high in fiber or protein to satisfy your current hunger pangs and keep you feeling fuller for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_low-calorie_and_filling\"><\/span><strong>What is low-calorie and filling?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most vegetables, especially non-starchy vegetables, are very low-calorie but high in fiber, which means you can eat them (in high quantities if you wish) and they\u2019ll help keep you full. Examples include dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, peppers, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, and beets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits are also another great low-calorie filling option. Fill up on apples, watermelon, all kinds of berries, pineapples, and papaya. Other foods and drinks you can have include popcorn, soups or broth, cottage cheese, and eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_go_without_food\"><\/span><strong>How long can you go without food?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on how long human beings can go without food is limited, likely due to ethical reasons. However, estimates suggest that a person can go a few weeks without eating. What we can say is that when there is limited food:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women may survive longer than men (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/full\/10.1073\/pnas.1701535115\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults will very likely survive longer than children (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1879981717301626?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bigger\/heavier people with more energy stores tend to survive longer than leaner people with less body fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/10.4137\/CCRep.S39776\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability of water &#8211; even without food, humans can survive for longer if water is available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_fasting_at_night_good\"><\/span><strong>Is fasting at night good?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be. Research in animals and humans suggests that fasting may protect against diabetes, cancers, heart disease, and neurodegeneration, reduce obesity, hypertension, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis, and even delay aging (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3946160\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, fasting isn\u2019t a good idea for everyone, so you should talk to your healthcare provider to get individualized advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Is_Going_To_Bed_Hungry_Good_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question \u201cIs going to bed hungry good for weight loss?\u201d is largely dependent on what your calorie consumption during the day is like and what message your body is trying to send you. If you eat nutritious foods and reach your recommended calorie intake for the day, then going to bed a little hungry may be okay if it doesn\u2019t disrupt your sleep, but it\u2019s also okay to have a small snack. Sometimes it takes time for your body to adjust to eating less.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you undereat in the hope that going to bed hungry will help with your efforts, we would recommend against this. Yes, weight loss requires you to eat less, but eating less doesn\u2019t mean starving yourself. Find your right deficit and stick to that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat more protein and fiber and drink more water to try and reduce the late-night hunger pangs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve cut down on your calorie intake because you hope to lose some weight, you may have realized that you tend to go to bed hungry more often than not.\u00a0 \u2018Going to bed hungry intermittent fasting\u2019 is a common search term that people who are following this eating pattern &#8211; but don\u2019t necessarily count [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":71434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[45],"class_list":["post-71433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Is Going to Bed Hungry Good for Weight Loss? 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