The Body Pod

Rethinking Nighttime Nutrition: Dr. Mike Ormsbee on Sleep, Metabolism & Fat Loss


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(00:00:00) Rethinking Nighttime Nutrition: Dr. Mike Ormsbee on Sleep, Metabolism & Fat Loss
(00:03:31) Pre-sleep feeing for females
(00:11:16) Perimenopause sleep
(00:17:16) Thoughts on protein
(00:41:12) Resistance training

Can eating before bed really help you burn fat, sleep better, and build muscle? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Mike Ormsbee joins Hailey to explore the science of nighttime nutrition, revealing how the right bedtime snacks can actually support metabolism, recovery, and weight loss—especially for active women and endurance athletes.

Tune in as they debunk common myths about late-night eating, discuss research-backed strategies for pre-sleep fueling, and share real-life success stories that challenge conventional fitness advice.

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