Pre and post workout nutrition - night

[cuzza]

Hi. I've heard the usual 'protein before training and carbs after' but I'm unsure about how this fits into my routine.

I typically train between 9pm and 10pm, going to bed at about 11.30pm. I'm always told no carbs before bed so I'm in a bit of a conflict.

What should I be having before and after training? Would it affect any type of fat loss (I'm very gradually losing weight) or muscle building?

Cheers.

 

[Warboss Alex]

You can have carbs after training if you want, a mix of fast and slow carbs or just slow ones if you want to be extra careful. Unless you're cramming in 200g of sugar post workout you shouldn't have a problem.

Before training depends on you.. some people feel like **** with carbs pre-workout (go hypo during training) and prefer protein and fats. But if you normally have carbs before training have them here as well.

 

[cuzza]

So even though I'll be sleeping fairly soon after training, the fact that I have been training will mean I should absorb the carbs quite efficiently?

 

[Warboss Alex]

So long as you didn't do a "go to the gym, and talk on my cellphone while sitting on the bicep machine for two hours" routine, yes.

 

[speakeasy]

I had always thought you need the carbs before so you have the energy to work out, then the protein afterwards to replenish your muscle repair.

 

[Warboss Alex]

Well yes, carbs give you energy but some people find that it makes them crash during the workout. Others do better with carbs pre-workout.

And yes, protein is paramount pre post and even during workout. Carbs are helpful at all these times but NOT essential. But post workout they're most important.

 

[cuzza]

So long as you didn't do a "go to the gym, and talk on my cellphone while sitting on the bicep machine for two hours" routine, yes.

Have faith.