to shake or not to shake

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  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    The OP didn't ask if she should be consuming a protein shake after a workout; she asked if she should be consuming it after a workout near bedtime. If we assume that she should be consuming a protein shake, then the answer to her question is that yes, she should consume it, even if she is going right to bed.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    TimothyFish wrote: »
    The OP didn't ask if she should be consuming a protein shake after a workout; she asked if she should be consuming it after a workout near bedtime. If we assume that she should be consuming a protein shake, then the answer to her question is that yes, she should consume it, even if she is going right to bed.

    Actually, she didn't say anything about bed, and she's asking if she should still have one. Since nutrient timing doesn't matter, there is no reason to have one unless she feels like it.
  • allie_00p
    allie_00p Posts: 280 Member
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  • Th3Ph03n1x
    Th3Ph03n1x Posts: 275 Member
    rabbitjb wrote: »
    bet I'm the only one singing 'haters gonna hate, players gonna play... I just wanna shake" now aren't I?

    (never have a daughter)
    You WERE the only one singing it. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    auddii wrote: »
    TimothyFish wrote: »
    The OP didn't ask if she should be consuming a protein shake after a workout; she asked if she should be consuming it after a workout near bedtime. If we assume that she should be consuming a protein shake, then the answer to her question is that yes, she should consume it, even if she is going right to bed.

    Actually, she didn't say anything about bed, and she's asking if she should still have one. Since nutrient timing doesn't matter, there is no reason to have one unless she feels like it.

    Where are you getting this idea that nutrient timing doesn't matter. As the chart in some of the previous posts points out, nutrient time does matter, just not for small workouts (less than one hour). But if her workout is that small, she probably doesn't need a protein shake anyway. But if her workout is significant enough to need a protein shake, then she should consume one, even if it is late.
  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    TimothyFish wrote: »
    auddii wrote: »
    TimothyFish wrote: »
    The OP didn't ask if she should be consuming a protein shake after a workout; she asked if she should be consuming it after a workout near bedtime. If we assume that she should be consuming a protein shake, then the answer to her question is that yes, she should consume it, even if she is going right to bed.

    Actually, she didn't say anything about bed, and she's asking if she should still have one. Since nutrient timing doesn't matter, there is no reason to have one unless she feels like it.

    Where are you getting this idea that nutrient timing doesn't matter. As the chart in some of the previous posts points out, nutrient time does matter, just not for small workouts (less than one hour). But if her workout is that small, she probably doesn't need a protein shake anyway. But if her workout is significant enough to need a protein shake, then she should consume one, even if it is late.

    So, you missed the part that someone already explained the chart to you that A) very few people are likely actually falling into those categories and B) it's nutrient timing, and for long workouts carbs are going to be more important for recovery/maintaining energy levels during the workout. Her protein shake likely has next to no carbs.
  • TimothyFish
    TimothyFish Posts: 4,925 Member
    We aren't talking about most people, but about a very specific person who, though she hasn't told us what her workout is, has apparently determined that her workout is sufficient to require a protein shake. If that protein shake happens to be something like a Gatorade G Series Recovery shake, then we're looking at 20g of protein and 46g of carbs. If she's not putting in a significant workout, then she might as well save her money, but we really ought to answer the question she asked.
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  • robynbonugli
    robynbonugli Posts: 16
    Just for the record for everyone.....I currently eat a healthy breakfast then i have a protein shake which includes whey protein powder with only 1 gram of carbs along with spinach almond milk and berries. I eat 1 snack beyween lunch and dinner and i then eat lean meat with no starchy carbs just veggies or a whole grain pasta if at all. I drink water also. I stay within my calorie range and weigh and measure everything. I do tae kwon do 3 days a week which burns about 700 calories and usually go to the gym for strength and cardio training 3-4 days. I want to lose about 30 pounds, tone my muscles, and increase my strenght and glutes! I just heard you should have a protein shake after you work out to help your muscles recover quicker. I didnt know if this was true and that was my question.....i would not go over my calorie intake for the day if i were to have a shake. Just wanted to k ow if i needed to incorporate this or if i had to eat protein after or if i could just do nothing? I am not looking to add extra food due to hunger, I am just trying to give my body what it needs when it needs it....that is all.
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