Protein shake NOT after workout?

Blondefitbarbie

Hey guys,
Just want some advice, even though it's probably a silly question. Would it be okay for me to have a protein shake at any time of the day, particularly in the evening before bed, even if im not consuming it as a post-workout shake?
Thanks

Matthewgd24

yep, especially if you havent had a ton of protein throughout the day..sometimes they are good just to have since they taste good!look at it this way...it's better than chips, ice crea, or a chocolate bar, right?

Blondefitbarbie

I'm a vegetarian too, so that source of protein really does wonders for my protein intake. Thank you!

RedHeadDevotchka

Yes of course! Its just protein and could be used as part of a meal if you want.

iKapuniai

I never have a shake before, during OR after a workout... my shakes are always in the morning for breakfast, or at night for dessert lol Anything around my workouts are actual solid foods.

Pebble321

Shakes are just another way of getting your calories and nutrients, there isn't anything magical in them that makes them "work" or not.

Eat/drink it whenever it makes you feel good (and fits within your cals of course!)

SomeoneSomeplace

Yes you can eat it any time of the day. Getting enough protein is vital to building muscle, so any time of the day is better then no time BUT it's is best to get your protein within 30 minutes to an hour after working out...I actually don't know the scientific reasoning behind but I guess common sense it's because it gives your muscles the fuel to rebuild after a work out. I drink Muscle Milk Light which is 100 Calories or Pure Protein shakes which are 170 Calories and 35 Grams of Protein on the days I life and I always do it right after I work out. I honestly DO notice a difference. I feel fuller at the end of the day and it has helped me build more muscle than I have in the past.
Don't drink before your work out tho, maybe it's just me but I find it makes me feel sick and sluggish

Cortni27

I had a trainer tell me that having a protein shake before bed is actually really good for you because your body does a lot of muscle building while you sleep so when you have protein before bed, you give your muscles an advantage

Heather_Rider

i have a shake for breakfast (i always do fruit smoothies) and for lunch, then i have one after dinner (which is also after my workout) and if i need the extra calories.. i have another before bed! I always add fiber to mine also, so it really helps me with the evening snacking/middle of the night snacking that i seemed to always do! lol

maylene1853

yes in fact i drink 2 a day, one first thing when i wake up like an hour before i workout, then one like one around 8:30 at night when those night cravings kick in and i want something a little sweet... keeps me from those midnight munchies....

Berto0391

Yes you can eat it any time of the day. Getting enough protein is vital to building muscle, so any time of the day is better then no time BUT it's is best to get your protein within 30 minutes to an hour after working out...I actually don't know the scientific reasoning behind but I guess common sense it's because it gives your muscles the fuel to rebuild after a work out. I drink Muscle Milk Light which is 100 Calories or Pure Protein shakes which are 170 Calories and 35 Grams of Protein on the days I life and I always do it right after I work out. I honestly DO notice a difference. I feel fuller at the end of the day and it has helped me build more muscle than I have in the past.
Don't drink before your work out tho, maybe it's just me but I find it makes me feel sick and sluggish

I've noticed that too...they also make me feel full for a few hours which means sometimes I can't workout.

Acg67

Yes you can eat it any time of the day. Getting enough protein is vital to building muscle, so any time of the day is better then no time BUT it's is best to get your protein within 30 minutes to an hour after working out...I actually don't know the scientific reasoning behind but I guess common sense it's because it gives your muscles the fuel to rebuild after a work out. I drink Muscle Milk Light which is 100 Calories or Pure Protein shakes which are 170 Calories and 35 Grams of Protein on the days I life and I always do it right after I work out. I honestly DO notice a difference. I feel fuller at the end of the day and it has helped me build more muscle than I have in the past.
Don't drink before your work out tho, maybe it's just me but I find it makes me feel sick and sluggish