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ELON: AVOID EATING/DRINKING BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP... YOU’LL FEEL BETTER “If you want to improve the quality of your sleep and be healthier, do not eat right before you're going to sleep. Just avoid having alcohol and avoid eating at least 2 or 3 hours before going to sleep.... show more

Mario Nawfal

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mr.superfly2 years ago

I m having hard time taking fitness and food advices from Elon 😂. He need to do better here, for his own health.

K0GSEC2 years ago

Not necessary, just eat good food. "Most of the food in the US is poisoned"

TheTexasOne2 years ago

Alcohol is the cause for a lot of problems!

Doctor Jack2 years ago

The 3-2-1 rule. No food 3 hrs before bed. No liquids 2 hrs to avoid waking up to pee. Many people may not be able to do this due to how much of the population are on meds. No screens 1 hr before bed. Bedroom should be used for sleep and sex only. Do not read or watch TV in bed. Consider meditation. Research the 4-7-8 Navy Seal breathing method.

cryptakel2 years ago

means we just have to start earlier. thx for this great reminder. Cheers frens and GM bye the way! $LFGO, it‘s already beer o‘clock!

ᚷᚺᛟᛊᛏ2 years ago

He's not wrong but I still enjoy my food coma send offs

🇺🇸 Ryan 🇺🇸2 years ago

I mean with how he works I’m not surprised if he has sleep experts to optimize his habits.

IndiGenBharat2 years ago

Thanks Dr Elon Musk

TheÐogeGlory2 years ago

Also weigh less

Dikola Jokic2 years ago

restore @Serbian330 @GrannyUniverse @GranniesWorld so that I can help repopulate earth by bangin' grannies !

daniel keifer2 years ago

@elonmusk tens of thousands of web3 bots are falsely reported our posts, remove them and RESTORE @Serbian330, @GrannyUniverse, and @GranniesWorld as well as hundreds of granny community accounts. bots are constantly abusing x's broken system; this is ridiculous !

McBoosieBadazz™️2 years ago

Pretty sure Elon isn’t capable of fasting for 2 hours

Jorge Guardia2 years ago

Advice from a guy that sleeps 3 hours a day

Smile❤️2 years ago

😅

Insightflow ⚡️2 years ago

Yeah Lets listen to Elon for our Health 🤪

Ian Tolfree2 years ago

100% true. Hrv improves, massive difference.

AmoreMio2 years ago

Interesting. I did not know this.

MG Mughal💚💫💜2 years ago

Lookkk who is talking 😆 🤣 😂 hehehe Overall alcohol bad but if bad is common & become norms , it's doesn't mean its not bad Rest he himself sleep well & eat good food But we appreciate his advice Thanks @elonmusk 😆 🤣 😂 Yeppp hehehe يا ذوالجلال والاکرام 💚❤️

Fuller McCallister2 years ago

@SznOfBread @bbbiotchKenny been doing this for years. Big difference

William Brown2 years ago

Thanks for sharing this @MarioNawfal 👏 This is such important info everyone needs to adhere to! Elons so right, it’s a big deal and your overall quality of life will improve 🙌

Ali Lassoued2 years ago

A great advice worth following to everybody but him 👆😅

이진하2 years ago

Stop eating 2-3 hours before bed and sleep by Elon Musk...

kіберпанʞ2 years ago

Ketamine diet for all

Mike2 years ago

Wow, that’s why I can’t have more than 5 hours of sleep. Thanks coors light 🤣

Josh Garrett2 years ago

"Not drinking at night, for health"

Me2 years ago

I agree but dont always comply 😄

msp2 years ago

I literally eat then take a shot of tequila before going to sleep every night

Alexi2 years ago

You wake up hungry at 3 amm

patalmypal 🏴‍☠️2 years ago

Holy 💩. He's a health expert now too.

Donate A Kidney Today!2 years ago

This is literally what every Dr has said for years

Adnan Belushi2 years ago

It works. Try it.

Fever Lyfe 👁️2 years ago

Agreed Fasting is a great way to grow #Hint one will realize food has been sold to us as a drug #Metaphor

dolguun ulaankhuu2 years ago

What is small amount?

Isaac Gonzalez2 years ago

Wait.. What?? All of the sudden @elonmusk has become to "go to guy" for "Health" advice?? Come ooooon!! - We are just another animal species -What do lions do right after they eat? - Ooh yeah they go for a run and then they frolic! -It's what & how you eat that affects you

Rambo0072 years ago

This is basic sleep hygiene

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