Hey crew question is should you drink protein before bed if youre trying to lose weight some say yes some say no whats youre opinion on it any advice would be great
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Hey crew question is should you drink protein before bed if youre trying to lose weight some say yes some say no whats youre opinion on it any advice would be great
Don't take this the wrong way, but I get the impression you could use a little guidance on nutrition. Are you taking in enough calories throughout the day? Even if you're trying to lose weight, you'll have to keep those cals up in order to fuel your metabolism.
Short answer: Yes. You should take in protein right before bed. If you're going the shake route, I'd add 1-2 Tblspns of natural peanut butter. That'll slow down the digestion and keep your body fed all night. I personally perfer real food. My before bed go-to's are cottage cheese, whole eggs, or some chicken breast with olive oil.
IŽd definiteyl advice either having a shake or a whole food protein source before bed.
Good words Kodiak, and what my system prefers as well. Diggin the Choco. Coconut Animal whey, but have added 2 spoons of PB to my pre snooze shakes for some years now it.
Plus I take a SportPharma Multi V ( save my PAK for post workout in the mornings ) and have noticed I also sleep quite a bit deeper.
Shake of vanilla casein pro, with three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Dash of cinnamon, for taste.
I've always been a big fan on cottage cheese before bed. But I also have gone through periods of a shake w/ pb. I typically wake up during the middle of the night once or twice, so I've been known to have a shake made in the fridge incase I wake up thirsty, I'd just down a shake in the middle of the night. Cottage cheese has always seemed to treat me right for food right before bed though.
This is the correct advice.
Since OP Is focusing on losing weight. Protein should be a staple in every meal. Muscle Protein Synthesis requires a certain amount of leucine (3g) to maximize muscle protein synthesis.
Eggs, Steak, Chicken, Whey, Cottage Cheese, Yogurt, Tuna, Turkey are all good souces. what matters most in this situation is a caloric deficit and meeting proper protein, fat, carbs, and micro nutrients in a 24 hour period.
I would start right here OP with making sure you are setting up your diet correct to put yourself into a deficit and get your fat loss journey started correct. Evenly distribute protein throughout each meal to make sure you are giving your body what it needs at each and every meal. Always aim for a variety of foods, veggies, fruits, and other food sources and take notes on what digests best for you. Not everyone responds the same to any outlined diet or meal plan.
Some very good resources and readings for you
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ss-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ss-part-2.html
I highly suggest you read here regarding your diet:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ss-part-1.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat...ts-part-2.html
These would all be very beneficial for you.
Whole foods are definitely the go-to. However, if you can't, Ive done milk and protein before bed on a successful cut. Just make sure you're hitting your macros
i drink a 60 gram shake before bed or eat eggs just depends how i feel
Doesn't matter.
meeting protein intake in the 24 hour period is what matters most.
Are you meeting at least 1g/lb of protein? That is key.. Always strive for variety and whole foods as much as possible. If you happen to have a shake before bed and want a slower digesting source you can always have some veggies on the side or use oil's/nut butters to slow digestion. Just stick with a quality whey such as Animal Whey and you are good to go!
I like to have a whole food meal. When I must, I'll throw down some Animal Whey, but I typically have an Animal Whey shake in the early evening. And then a late(ish) dinner, around 7-8pm, which rides me through the night.
Hate to be the "flexible dieting" guy- but my thoughts on this are that
a) you should eat protein with every meal, and
b) you should strive to hit your macronutrient/calorie goals throughout the day, regardless of timing (though personally I pay extra attention to what I'm consuming around my workout)