Protein before bed?

[rpgnick]

I recently evaluated my protein intake for a day and I realized that I was shy of about 40 grams of protein for my recommended dosage (I figured, with the calculator, etc. that I should be getting about 180grams of protein for my 160lb body). Is it okay to take protein powder in water (2 scoops = 42 grams) before I go to bed (along with a PBJ and multivitamin)?

[rpgnick]

I think Kutulus kind've answered the question in a previous post. But wouldn't it be kind've counterproductive taking it after working out... well, 6 hours is pretty far off and I don't take it in the morning.

[Jay]

dude u can take it before bed, and take it before and after workout all ths **** has been covered under www.teenbodybuilding.com

[William]

If you are trying to build mass not only is it ok to slug down a protein shake before bed, it is a great idea. Jay is right about the articles...check out the web site for articles on nutrition and protein to get more complete answers on the subject.

[Jay]

yeah i usually have it in water before/after workout then before bed a scoop or 2 with 3-5 glasses of milk cause it slowly digest or something like that . just look at the articles later.

[GeNeTicFreAk]

yea when you rest its when you grow the most so it be a good idea to consume some then but u can use a slow absorbing protein (ex. milk) b/c you should atleast be sleeping 8 hours and that way you'd absorb it through the night but it probably wouldnt make a lot of a difference just save some $$$ instead of buying more whey

[Jay]

bump on that i agree with gmav

[user87745477315471972481]

Originally posted by Jay
bump on that i agree with gmav

huh? But I haven't posted on this thread yet, lol..

[Power-BB]

First of all why are you not getting enuff protein? Do you eat 6 meals a day or just 3? I ate 6 meals and try to get 30-40 + and thats all I need.

[William]

Yes, rpgnick, if you need 180g a day then you should get six meals of 30g each. When you can't actually prepare a meal or mix a shake, you could substitute a bar...there are several that have 30 or close to it, some with even more. One problem you get into if you don't get close to that per meal figure is that you'll have trouble making it up in later meals...and another is that you'll be tempted to try to do something like get 100g from a single mealtime, which is also pretty pointless.

Shoot for 30g per meal. Plan ahead and it's fairly easy to do. Myself, based on my weight and needs, I get at least 40g per meal and it is neither difficult nor too expensive.

[str8flexed]

Originally posted by rpgnick
I think Kutulus kind've answered the question in a previous post. But wouldn't it be kind've counterproductive taking it after working out... well, 6 hours is pretty far off and I don't take it in the morning.

Are you serious?!?! You need protein after you workout! Have you ever read anything about protein or do you blindly look at ads in magazines and yes you need it before bed! Go to my article at www.teenbodybuilding.com/fun/layne.htm3 to learn more about different kinds of protein.
Peace

[joehagyHH]

definatly before bed, and definatly after workout...... before bed to make sure you dont lose any muscle at night( to put it in simple terms).

[damnJeff]

Take Casein protein before bed (milk) because it digests slower and you go w/o protein when you sleep. I take a whey shake after my workout because the muscles absorb it quicker.

[str8flexed]

Jeff, where ya been bro?

[rpgnick]

That's not what I meant, didn't clarify myself. I meant another intake after the post workout a few hours later. I realized I asked a stupid question in the first place because of the recuperation during sleep, but thanks anyways. Also need to mix up my breakfast a bit more.