Protein drink before bed?

[DoogieT]

I was reading this posting here about protein drinks:

http://www.nerdfitness.com/community/showthread.php?12796-So-many-proteins-so-little-experience

Can I have a protein drink before I go to bed (just the powder and skim milk) if I haven't worked out that day, or should I only have one before bed if I've been working out? Tons of people have told me not to eat before bed because your body doesn't burn off the calories and they become fat, and the last thing I want to do is wake up with more chub when I want to wake up with more muscle.

DoogieT

[Luthorcrow]

Protein drink no because they Are specifically designed for workout recovery. There are a lot better things to be eating before bed.

Timing is not the issue. Total calorie count is what matters.

[andygates]

Not quite: There are two kinds of milk-derived protein shakes out there. The whey ones are intended for rapid absorption, as in post-workout recovery. The casein ones are intended for slow absorption, and serve well as either nighttime extra protein or as a component in meal replacement shakes.

If you're aiming to gain, and want to top up your daily protein, but have reached the tolerable limit during the day, a bedtime casein shake is ideal. As with most protein shakes, it'll be around 200 cals a serving, just factor that in on your allowances. I don't bother with lifting vs non-lifting day eating (I just eat when hungry) but I'm not bothering to worry about leanness (recidivism! heresy! ha!) so someone else with abs might want to comment there.

[DoogieT]

Hmm. If I take it with water, it's only 120 calories a day. And with milk it might make it to 200. So should I save it for the days I work out? I'd save a lot of protein powder that way.

[Luthorcrow]

Good point on casein vs whey. I am still of the mind that some natural would be better but I feel your point.

[chairohkey]

Good point on casein vs whey. I am still of the mind that some natural would be better but I feel your point.

Then just eat some cottage cheese.

[msuroo]

Tons of people have told me not to eat before bed because your body doesn't burn off the calories and they become fat

Tons of people are idiots.

[spatzcat]

If I am hungry, I usually have a glass of milk, and a tsp of honey at bed.

[DoogieT]

So I'm not sure what the consensus is here (or if there is one) so I think I'll just have a protein drink with milk before bed on the days I work out...?

[Luthorcrow]

Then just eat some cottage cheese.

Add blueberries or raspberries and you my preferred presleep snack

[andygates]

Blech. A sprinkle of cayenne, and you've sold me.

No emoting over the insulin spike from bloatberries of death?

[morethanjustamom]

Blech. A sprinkle of cayenne, and you've sold me.

No emoting over the insulin spike from bloatberries of death?

My husband prefers his with salt, pepper and a dash of Tabasco.

[VorJoshigan]

You can, but why do you want to? If it's because you're hungry, then yeah - eat something. If it's because you want to get more protein, I wouldn't bother on days where you haven't worked out. As I recall, you're about 190ish. That's 86 kilos & the recommendations range from 1 gram per kilo for maintenance to 2 grams protein per kilo for heavy lifting. If you are already set for protein, I'd recommend an avocado or something for satiety.

[Melissa_82]

If you are eating enough throughout the day, you shouldn't be hungry before bed. Also, on the days you work out, a post-workout protein shake is a must in my books.

If you feel that you must get some protein into ya at bed time, have meat or, as suggested earlier, an avacado. Protein shakes are great, but should be consumed in moderation as they contain synthetic properties.