that sounds like a recipe for weight gain, at least for those of us with specific types of metabolism. i'm extremely endomorphic and was told to stop eating any and all food at least 4 hours before going to sleep at night. i tried it, along with my bike commuting and overall healthier eating, in an effort to combat my obesity. i do feel that not eating anything after 7:00pm helped me in my journey from 240 pounds down to 180 pounds.