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Novice 
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ok, I am relatively new to the board but have recevied some good advice. I have such a weird rotating work schedule due to working in the field of correction, end up working out at all diferent times. I like to hit the gym around noon when working 4-12, around 7 pm when working 8-4 but my problems are when i work 12- 8am. Sometimes I am wired when I get off at 8 am in the morning and think of going to the gym. Is there any detrimental effects of working out then, eating then going to bed immediately? I found my engery level dractically increased after advice from here cuz I was horrible with eating patterns, sometimes due to my schedule but I was one of those people that ate once or twice a day. i've been forcing myself to eat 3-4 times (although small meals) and what a difference. My concern is that I'm wired mentally but my body may be lagging due to working all night and the benefits are not at potential and going to bed shortly after working out will affect my sleeping. Any comments?    | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 185 |
I ALWAYS work out before going to bed. Even when I use something like Ultimate Orange before I work out, by the time I'm done I am ready to hit the hay! The only disruption in my sleep is having to get up at 1:20am to go to the bathroom! I actually like working out before I go to bed because I'm too pooped to do much else.  | ||
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Moderator 
Posts: 1764 |
when do you build muscles?!?! Yup, when you sleep! I've always loved working out, eating, shower SLEEP. And yah, the night time piss - but then I slam a protein drink on the mass cycle, or a PBJ :0 ------------------ Lobo | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 299 |
As blood glucose declines, so does protein synthesis. Therefore, even though you are going to bed and not being active, still take in a meal after your workout (which includes carbs). Failure to do so will cause an decline in liver glycogen and a rise in cortisol levels. Cortisol will start breaking down muscle tissue, and it extracts the amino acids that produce glycogen to form new glucose. Try eating something to slow down absorption by using a slow acting carb with a slow acting protein. This is where you might want to add some fructose, which has a low GI rating. Something like an apple and cottage cheese should fit the bill just perfect here. Also, adding a fiberous vegetable could help. OR, just wake up every 2-4 hours in the night and eat a carb/protein enriched meal. To ensure you get enough carbs after your workout for your muscles, try consuming some liquid carbs right after your workout (before you drive home), then take your shower, etc. etc...then take your Apple and cottage cheese. If you do not like cottage cheese, then drink milk. If you do not like milk, then add some Nestle sugar free mix to it. I imagine a salad with chicken and an apple would work too. A little dietary fat may not hurt either. Maybe this has helped you, maybe not, let me/us know what you think. Good luck, |
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posted December 01, 2000 08:20 PM