snacks before bedtime???

[JUICEMAN]

If you are going to drink a protein shake before bed, you need to make sure that it has CAESIN in it, which causes the protein slowly releases over time. If you just drink a regular WHEY protein drink, it will be absorbed within a half hour, then you will once again go into a catabolic state. This also makes whey protein shakes NOT a good choice in replace of meals. Whey is best used immediately after a workout when the muscles are damaged and can redilly absorb the aminos.

 

[WarriorPL]

i eat turkey and chicken breast b4 bed most of the time

 

[b fold the truth]

About to go have large plate or two full of hamburger helper with 2-3x the usual amount of hamburger in it...then go straight to bed.

B True

 

[Welsh power house]

Bro I would definitely say something high protein (preferably casein due its slow absorption rate), very low-carb, and low/moderate fat. If you are a hard-gainer a big glass of skim milk would be good. A casein protein shake would be my choice though...

By the way this is the Training Board not the Diet Board..

very good point, whey protein is absorbed by the body within 15-20 mins, casein takes up to 4 hours which makes it an ideal choice before bed.
If you are trying to add bodyweight, drink a pint of semi or skimmed milk before bed(milk is 80% casein, no need to spend money on a casein shake) this should take care of the hunger and provide your body the nutrients it needs to grow.
Whey is a much better source of protein after a workout though, but i think casein is a better choice for most hardgainers.

 

[Y_lifter]

Big glass of Skim

 

[ESQ]

what about cottage cheese?

 

[Jguns]

If you must do a protein shake, do it. But your body will have it metabolized in about 2 hours. I would eat some meat, like grilled chicken breast, or if you are not watching your sodium- tuna. It will last longer.

When you are hungry-you are catabolic.