Jimboxr4x4

I finish my workout at 10pm, come home and have either a protein shake made with milk and milled oats or a shake and big bowl of porridge. Is it okay to eat carbs like this just before bed or is it gonna store as fat? (i'm 6'1", 14 stone and 16% body fat).

stevenebm

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i never have carbs before bed.protein shake with full fat milk and a tablespoon of peanut butter.ive meant to try casien shakes i think they are.its a slow releasing protein designed for use before bed.

Coldo

Post work out carbs dont need to be much.
Ive even heard of some people using haribo or jelly or a few squares of chocolate as PWO nutrition.

I doubt the small amount you need will make a difference fella!

Benni

50 grams of carbs' post work out and then your protein shake 15 minutes later.

Benni.

Jimboxr4x4

What's the reason behind the 15 min wait? Is that due to the insulin spike from the carbs?

nick-barnes07

you should cut the carbs out at night IMO , as carbs mean energy and unburnt energy turns to fat , i have some cheddar cheese before i go to bed as it slowly digested and is high in glutamine content to reduce cortisol , some good info on here , http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=192466

Benni

I'm not 100% sure if I'm honest, as I haven't read up on it. Just going on the help Danny has been giving me mate as he knows quite a lot about it all.

Benni.

Jimboxr4x4

The problem is I work out in the evening and finish about 10pm. So the real question should be do post work out carbs overide the no carbs at night rule?

Benni

Yes, for sure. You don't wanna' go all those hours without carbs' directly after a workout.

Benni.

JamboRS

your muscles still need nutrients,especially after a workout,by not eating after a workout your eating away your hard work youve done in the gym.the topic starter isnt on about having a 3 course meal after a workout just some simple carbs to see him to the following morning

Jimboxr4x4

Cheers, that makes sense.