Eating before bed

**ph8bringer** · 12-14-2004, 06:56 AM

Is it a good idea to eat high-protein foods before bed? I was thinking that perhaps while sleeping, the body can absorb more protein from food and make better use of it. Is this true? Thanks for any answers.

Cheers.

**bulletproof1** · 12-14-2004, 07:50 AM

the goal is for your body to always be in an anabolic state to preserve or build muscle so yes protein before bed is a must. preferably a slower digesting protein.....cottage cheese is a perfect source.

**crazy_enough** · 12-14-2004, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by bulletproof1

the goal is for your body to always be in an anabolic state to preserve or build muscle so yes protein before bed is a must. preferably a slower digesting protein.....cottage cheese is a perfect source.

I have that every night,1/2 to 1 cup but I always add a banana...U think its a bad idea to add such carbs?

**Rocco32** · 12-14-2004, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

I have that every night,1/2 to 1 cup but I always add a banana...U think its a bad idea to add such carbs?

Are you trying to lose weight, gain or maintain?

**bulletproof1** · 12-14-2004, 07:55 AM

if i was cutting i would not eat a banana.....especially right before bed.

**ph8bringer** · 12-14-2004, 08:02 AM

Cool. Thanks guys. I was waiting for a reply before going to sleep.

I just had 2 tuna and cheese sandwiches and I'm going to bed now. Thanks again!

**crazy_enough** · 12-14-2004, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by rock4832

Are you trying to lose weight, gain or maintain?

Im bulking for 3 more weeks, but I easily put on fat so I gotta be careful!

**crazy_enough** · 12-14-2004, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by bulletproof1

i would not eat a banana.....especially right before bed.

I usually have it within 2 hours of my bed time

**bulletproof1** · 12-14-2004, 08:14 AM

bananas are the worst fruit you can eat if fat gain is a worry for you. that is just mho but im sure i will get reamed for it. the banana posts always start fights.

**Rocco32** · 12-14-2004, 08:16 AM

What Bullet said!

**Jodi** · 12-14-2004, 08:18 AM

Personally, I'd get rid of the banana at bedtime too. If you really want the banana then have it PWO instead.

**BONES** · 12-14-2004, 08:36 AM

Late night digestion can result in reduce sleep quality as this is normaly the resting period for the stomach.........

**Jodi** · 12-14-2004, 08:44 AM

Oh brother......here we go again

If I recall, I read somewhere you are not a bodybuilder but a vegetarian runner.

**Rocco32** · 12-14-2004, 08:46 AM

LOL. The easiest thing to do is just always listen to Jodi!!!!

**LAM** · 12-14-2004, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

I usually have it within 2 hours of my bed time

I would 86 the banana and consume the cottage cheese about 30 minutes before bed time...

**redspy** · 12-14-2004, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Oh brother......here we go again

If I recall, I read somewhere you are not a bodybuilder but a vegetarian runner.

And the quote of the week award goes to (drum roll).... Jodi

**redspy** · 12-14-2004, 12:28 PM

I usually have a scoop of micellar casein just before bed.

**soxmuscle** · 12-14-2004, 12:30 PM

I eat two cups of cottage cheese with a big glass of milk everynight. I seemed to have packed on some thickness by doing so.

**crazy_enough** · 12-14-2004, 01:02 PM

darn!!I really liked having a banana at nite...really filling(Im always starved in the AM)...Oh well, Ill move it to b-fast!

thanx for the advice...

**BONES** · 12-15-2004, 09:01 AM

Climber, backpacker, mtb biker, skateboarder and Rally racer........... Just becuase I dont have intentions on getting BIG does not mean I know any less than others on the topic........ Real muscles for real uses.........

(edit for not proof reading...Again)

LP.............

Originally Posted by Jodi

Oh brother......here we go again

If I recall, I read somewhere you are not a bodybuilder but a vegetarian runner.

**Rocco32** · 12-15-2004, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by BONES

Just becuase I dont have intentions on getting BIG means I know any less than others on the topic
LP.............

So you admit this, LOL

**sara** · 12-15-2004, 10:17 AM

How about adding banana extract to your cottage cheesewith some Almond/Peanut butter?

Better fruit options before bed could be blueberries

**ChrisROCK** · 12-15-2004, 08:26 PM

does the late night protein source have to come from something like cottage cheese, or the like? How about a whey shake with milk?

**sara** · 12-15-2004, 08:37 PM

If you bulking I think milk with whey is ok... Jodi, correct me if I'm wrong

but cottage cheese with whey or just cottage cheese with some EFA is ideal!

**crazy_enough** · 12-15-2004, 09:20 PM

Ill survive, Ive made "the switch", no more banana at nite...Just cottage cheese...2 straight nights of resisting the banana so far!lol

I think Ill try the berries option..yum!

**bulletproof1** · 12-16-2004, 06:56 AM

whey before bed is a poor choice imo. it digests too quickly. stick with the cottage cheese and some fat.

**Jodi** · 12-16-2004, 08:27 AM

Whey is fine before bed so long as you add some healthy fats. I eat whey before bed every night right now because I can't have dairy during a comp diet.

**CowPimp** · 12-16-2004, 09:54 AM

I think whey is the worst choice of protein you could possibly have before bed. Whey isn't very good at keeping your body in an anabolic state for extended periods of time; the body assimilates it too quickly. Adding fats to slow gastric emptying helps alleviate this problem, but not toally.

Why not couple a better source of protein with a good amount of fat for the best results?

**Jodi** · 12-16-2004, 10:01 AM

I still feel whey is fine with a decent amount of fat (eg. 15g) especially coming from nuts or nut butter. It has always worked well for me and others. Again, this is not ideal but it is doable (especially for a comp diet).

BTW - Nice pics Cowpimp

**LAM** · 12-16-2004, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by CowPimp

I think whey is the worst choice of protein you could possibly have before bed. Whey isn't very good at keeping your body in an anabolic state for extended periods of time; the body assimilates it too quickly. Adding fats to slow gastric emptying helps alleviate this problem, but not toally.

Why not couple a better source of protein with a good amount of fat for the best results?

you can also add fiber which slows the modulation of the amino acids...personally I only buy whey that contains aminogen which solves several problems...

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