Protein consumption

**Ramathorn** · 05-26-2005, 08:50 PM

I take 2 scoops approx 40 mins after workouts, but I refrain from taking it on weekends when I don't workout to save it. Is this a bad idea? I still take my NOK2 on the weekends and all because you need that stuff in your system just like creatine. But I just figured you dont need to maintain the levels of protein in your body like the other supps.. Am I doing wrong?

**redspy** · 05-26-2005, 09:58 PM

Your muscles grow during periods of recuperation and sleep, so you're protein intake should be high regardless of whether you're working out that day.

**musclepump** · 05-26-2005, 10:02 PM

Why wait so long after workout?

**Doublebase** · 05-27-2005, 06:43 AM

I drink a protein drink every morning and right before I go to bed. I sometime drink one after my workout but I usually try to eat a steak and some spaghetti or oats.

**juggernaut** · 05-27-2005, 11:20 AM

keep the protein going every 3-4 hours. When you rest-you grow.
Also, dont rely on why all the time-there's a ton of protein sources out there!

**LAM** · 05-27-2005, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by Ramathorn

I take 2 scoops approx 40 mins after workouts

you won't to get that protein in your body ASAP after training. no reason to wait that long

**Tha Don** · 05-27-2005, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by LAM

you won't to get that protein in your body ASAP after training. no reason to wait that long

indeed, within seconds of my last set i'm necking a protein shake, the sooner you get it in you after training the better

**Ramathorn** · 05-27-2005, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by LAM

you won't to get that protein in your body ASAP after training. no reason to wait that long

I have never really thought of a way to transport milk to the gym without it getting gross. I guess I'm going to have to use water..or bring it in a cooler. It takes me that long to get home..and I don't just rely on protein supp I eat tons of red meat and what not.

**LAM** · 05-27-2005, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Ramathorn

I have never really thought of a way to transport milk to the gym without it getting gross. I guess I'm going to have to use water..or bring it in a cooler. It takes me that long to get home..and I don't just rely on protein supp I eat tons of red meat and what not.

you should be using water with your whey for post workout. adding milks slows digestion. with water you can getting amino acids into the bloodstream in around 20 minutes, with milk around an hour.

**Tha Don** · 05-27-2005, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by LAM

you should be using water with your whey for post workout. adding milks slows digestion. with water you can getting amino acids into the bloodstream in around 20 minutes, with milk around an hour.

LAM is spot on, as usual!

**gettingbackinto** · 05-27-2005, 07:00 PM

i love my milk when i am going to bed but water isnt bad i know people that say its gross with ur pro shake but hell nothing is going to satisfy u the way u would want to

**drew.haynes** · 05-27-2005, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by gettingbackinto

i love my milk when i am going to bed but water isnt bad i know people that say its gross with ur pro shake but hell nothing is going to satisfy u the way u would want to

I think water is ok, given that it is as cold as possible, and use as little as possible so that the mix is not too dilute and "blah".

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