saw on tv yesterday on extra i think that eating at night will make you fat is just a myth. as long as you dont go above your reccamended caloric intake for the day.
When you go to bed your body is basically fasting for 8 hours(however long you sleep. Thats why it would help not to eat before you go to bed. however if your trying to gain muscle more than just lose weight then eating before bed is a good thing. believe what you want and I will too