This Livestrong article states that eating before bed is not recommended as your body is meant to wind down and recover during sleep. Since eating a meal will make your digestive system get to work, there might be negative consequences in this scenario. Thoughts?
http://www.livestrong.com/article/343177-why-you-shouldnt-eat-before-sleeping/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/343177-why-you-shouldnt-eat-before-sleeping/