About this episode

This episode features Dr. Mike Ormsbee discussing the science of nighttime nutrition and its impact on metabolism and fat loss.

We're bringing back one of our most fascinating and myth-busting episodes as part of our Best of the Body Pod series. The science of nutrition continues to evolve, and this conversation challenged many long-held beliefs about eating before bed. Because the research and practical takeaways remain just as relevant today, we knew it was worth another listen. Can eating before bed really help you burn fat, sleep better, and build muscle? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Mike Ormsbee joins us 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 we 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. Whether you're looking to improve body composition, enhance recovery, optimize sleep, or better understand the connection between nutrition and performance, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can put into practice right away. Be the First in Line for Shred Happens: Our popular 6-week…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hailey Happens Fitness, Love By Laura

Guest: Dr. Mike Ormsbee

Topics covered

• nighttime nutrition
• metabolism
• fat loss
• sleep
• active women
• endurance athletes

Keywords

• nutrition
• bedtime snacks
• weight loss
• recovery
• fitness advice
• body composition
• pre-sleep fueling

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