When to drink protein shakes
i workout before i go to bed because i have no other time during the day.i just wanted to know if it would make me fatter if i drink one after i workout because after i drink it then i would be going to sleep.then all the calories and fat would not be burned while im sleeping.or should i drink it before i workout.will it still work???
Answer:You need to drink it after your workout. I'd wait a half hour after drinking the protein drink to lay down, then you'll be fine.
it shouldnt.....its recommended to take it after you workout because thats when your body needs protein to repair your muscle. Your body鈥檚 protein levels become depleted through workouts and strenuous activities thats why its important to take it afterwards. Some people especially hardgainers take it again before they go to sleep because the body heals the most while you are resting and also needs the energy to repair while resting.
most likely if it is a protein shake and not a weight gainer you'll be fine
The protein drink mixes that I have used have very low calories and zero fat.
Eating/drinking shakes before working out is a BAD idea. Your body is focused on working out and it wont digest your drink (so it sits in your stomach).
Working out right before bed is a bad idea as well, but everyone is different and it works for you. You really dont want to consume much within an hour or two before going to bed. Maybe eat something light (an apple or something) because you should eat after working out. I'd drink the protein shake first thing in the morning.
Ideally you want to drink a postworkout shake containing simple carbs and protien post workout then withing an hour or 2 eat a whole clean meal to replenish your muscles fuel since you have at least a 2 hour window of oppurtunity when every calorie will go straight to reengergizing your muscles.