Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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late night bites?

fatstatus
fatstatus
Posts: 4
Joined: 2001/03/27
United States
2001/03/29, 03:42 PM
I know eating late at night is bad. But if you come to a situation where you had to skip a meal before a workout, is it better to eat and wait a few hours afterwards or to go to sleep straight on an empty stomach. People have told me to always eat something after a workout, is there some truth to that? Thanks

stan
sunnyjack
sunnyjack
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Joined: 2001/03/01
United States
2001/03/29, 07:16 PM
I think eating (within about 90 minutes) after a workout is important. This is the time to feed your muscles some carbs. If you feel like you can't eat because it's too late, bring a nutrition bar with you to the gym and eat it on your way home. If you drink milk - this would also be a good time for that. don't over do it at night of course, but don't starve your muscles - you will only reverse your progress.
bore
bore
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Joined: 2000/12/30
United States
2001/03/31, 07:59 PM
It'd okay to eat before bed, as long as its low n fat and carbs. A protein shake before bed is good for you, so your body has constant nutrition through the night.

Rob
sunnyjack
sunnyjack
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United States
2001/04/02, 02:43 PM
A protein drink is a good idea.
Uttiya
Uttiya
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Joined: 2001/02/22
India
2001/05/08, 12:51 PM
Well the most imp meal for anyone who works,out specially to gain....is within 45 mins. of his workout.
And about late night snacks.....well, I believe one should never go hungry..
I love to eat.
darkhan
darkhan
Posts: 45
Joined: 2001/07/07
Canada
2001/07/15, 08:29 AM
Like it was mentioned... Have a glass of skimmed milk or 2