https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 04:15:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2251047 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:34:56 +0000 looch 2251047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am going to experiment by trying to do my HIIT spin session tonight, instead of tomorrow morning and see how it affects my ability to fall asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2251038 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:27:33 +0000 .twist. 2251038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I force myself into the basement (gym area) as soon as I put L in his crib. That way there is no excuse. I don't allow myself to get distracted between his bedroom and the basement door. </p> <p>However.... I'm needing a reboot after moving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2251029 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:22:06 +0000 babybean404 2251029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks everyone for your tips! i'm thinking i will need to force myself for a few weeks until it becomes a habit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249950 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:06:59 +0000 jh524 2249950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: Exercise after dinner for the best results!!! Also eat dinner that isn't too heavy because then you'll be too full to work out. I would suggest your biggest meals being breakfast &amp; lunch and keeping dinner a lighter meal like protein with veggies or salad. Give yourself an hour after you've eaten to exercise. If you do eat after your evening exercise, keep it light like a chicken salad</p> <p>Now sometimes you can get a Boost if energy after exercise to really maximize your intensity so your working hard and then you should sleep quite well after your workout. Try not to eat after your evening workout. Water is key! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249846 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:12:21 +0000 lilyann 2249846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always eat a little something beforehand and then if I am still hungry after my workout, I will have a protein bar, protein shake or some type of ground chicken/turkey/beef.</p> <p>I have been working out pretty seriously the past 2 months and have fallen into a great routine! I have had to sacrifice some sleep here and there but I have found that working out and staying healthy has made me less tired anyways.</p> <p>I always go to the gym after the kids are in bed and I am lucky that both boys sleep through the night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249834 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:06:58 +0000 DillonLion 2249834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I mix it up! If one way starts not working, I try something else. Sometimes I eat dinner first, sometimes I eat dinner after, sometimes I workout early, sometimes I workout late. After her bedtime is the hardest for me, so I usually try to do something earlier, either a family walk, a workout video, or a workout class. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249739 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:11:34 +0000 LuLu Mom 2249739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I change into workout clothes as soon as I get home and I workout while dinner is in oven or I do it while DH gives the girls baths/LO2 takes her evening snooze. I just force myself, I can't watch TV before or I will never stop watching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249707 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:48:54 +0000 avivoca 2249707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I eat something small for dinner usually. It also helps if I change into my workout clothes immediately when I get home from work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249701 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:46:30 +0000 raintreebee 2249701@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe change into workout clothes as soon as you get home? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249698 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:45:04 +0000 blackbird 2249698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went at 8:00 the other night; i eat a light dinner at 5pm or so, work out, then have a protein shake and a snack. I was wired until about 11pm, though! I did sleep great, by the time I actually fell asleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249693 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:42:53 +0000 MrsSCB 2249693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @ms.line: definitely dinner after! Otherwise, it just gives me more time to get lazy and decide, "Eh, I don't feel like exercising tonight." I usually exercise after work, so around 5:30 or 6. I'll have a light snack at work around 3:30 or 4:00 so I won't be starving when I exercise and then I eat dinner after.</p> <p>ETA: I also agree that shorter workouts make it more likely that I will actually exercise. Rarely do I work out for more than 30-40 min. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249692 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:42:52 +0000 catlady 2249692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I actually work out (need to get back on it), I do it at night. Usually it's after dinner and after LO goes to bed, so around 8pm. I keep it short (15-30 minutes) and aim for more short sessions over the week as opposed to fewer long ones. I can't handle a long workout at the end of the day, it is just too tiring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249691 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:42:46 +0000 Mamaof2 2249691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I finish eating by 6pm then workout 7-8pm</p> <p>DH watches the kids </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249688 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:40:40 +0000 ms.line 2249688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always have to eat dinner after. If I eat first, then I have to "wait" to digest, then I procrastinate even more, then it's bedtime! It's hard! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-working-out-at-night#post-2249664 Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:18:20 +0000 babybean404 2249664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've finally realized that the only time I can guarantee a workout is after LO goes to bed. I am super lucky in that we have a home gym with a treadmill, but I am usually so tired by 7:30 that it's easy to talk myself out of it.</p> <p>What are your tips for making sure you get a workout in before bed? Do you eat dinner before or after? </p>