Protein Shake before Bed?

Atticus · Post by **Atticus** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:05 pm

I was wondering.. if your body repairs itself (especially as you sleep), would a Protein shake be good before bed?

Also, what about Fatty Acids? Like Fish-Oil?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:09 pm

Yes you could do both, as long as you're not having a shed load of Calories, and 1 Fish Oil pill and about 150 calories of Protein and some Carbs, won't be busting your body with major Fat storage

Atticus · Post by **Atticus** » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:46 pm

I'm just taking a protein shake and a 3 fish oil pills before I go to bed.

That too much? Anything I should be concerned about?

I use that "Hardcore NanoTech" kind.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 8:47 am

Don't see an issue with that. Unless the Protein shake has something Creatine in it, which might be unnecessary.

Atticus · Post by **Atticus** » Sat Jan 24, 2009 4:10 pm

Thank you, Sir. I also have another question..

Is it okay to drink a protein shake even though you don't work out that day? To aid your muscles in healing even further?

Or should I only drink it when I work out?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 10:18 am

No that's fine.

You can take one before bed, or perhaps have half a shake to boost your Protein intake with your Breakfast.

No need to limit just to workout days, if you don't want to.

Atticus · Post by **Atticus** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:25 pm

So there's nothing wrong with getting a little bit more protein everyday?

I feel as if I need more protein to assist body in healing when it aches the next day (and I just so happen to not go to the gym that day).

bobbi · Post by **bobbi** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:07 am

no there's nothing wrong with that. I know people that put the protein powder in with their yogurt or whatever they are eating for breakfast that day.

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:27 pm

Low Fat would be better, because regular , is laden with Fats, and might just contribute to more body fat, if you're calories at night are too high, for the resting metabolic state to adequately deal with.

Low Fat contains roughly 1g Saturate, and no Unsaturate per approximately 100g. I would even reccomened low Fat Cheese instead, as it's more Protein rich, and only has 2g Saturate and 2g Unsaturate per approximately 200g, (3.5 OZ).

Atticus · Post by **Atticus** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:00 pm

Wait... how long shouldn't I eat before bed?

Why?

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Thu Jan 29, 2009 6:04 pm

i eat right before and sometimes actually in bed...if you're hungry eat

Gecko79 · Post by **Gecko79** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:29 am

Best to take Micellar Casein (80% milk protein, 20% whey protein) before bedtime as its a slow releasing protein, taking about 7 hours to digest. You can make your own by mixing Skim milk with whey but you are taking in to many calories as the the micellar has most of the carbs removed.

Boopster · Post by **Boopster** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:47 am

Every night before bed, I take one of two options:

1 scoop casein protein mixed with water & 2 fish oil pills

or

4 egg white omelette with 1/4 C low fat cheese and 1/2 C cottage cheese

Usually it's the first though cause I work second shift and I hate to cook when I get home.

I also do consume a protein shake at work occasionally on off days or even train days when I don't have time for snack. Sometimes I don't have time to break out of work environment to eat chicken, salad an veggie, so it's better for me to have at least a shake than nothing at all.

Gecko79 · Post by **Gecko79** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:32 pm

Couldn't live with out shakes! I just can't stand eggs and don't get me started on cottage cheese! But thats great nutrition advice. Sometimes I wish diet was more varied (I'm not the best cook!)

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