Protein shake for late dinner?
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kayleighadrianne
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Today has been a huge mess and totally threw off my routine!
tonight I got back from the gym way later than usual(I was on a cardio high lol) and by the time I was showered and ready to make dinner I realized it was already 8:30 and I hadn't eaten dinner yet. I usually don't eat 4 hours before bedtime, but I was so hungry and of course didn't want to skip dinner altogether so I went ahead and just made a protein shake with almond milk, some strawberries, blueberries, a big handful of spinach and a banana. I feel nice and full, but I'm worried about it sticking with me all night and making me have sleep troubles. Has anyone else ever done this? Protein shakes instead of a late dinner? How did it work for you?
I definitely won't do this every night. I only even keep protein powder in the house in case im running late in the morning and can't make breakfast.
tonight I got back from the gym way later than usual(I was on a cardio high lol) and by the time I was showered and ready to make dinner I realized it was already 8:30 and I hadn't eaten dinner yet. I usually don't eat 4 hours before bedtime, but I was so hungry and of course didn't want to skip dinner altogether so I went ahead and just made a protein shake with almond milk, some strawberries, blueberries, a big handful of spinach and a banana. I feel nice and full, but I'm worried about it sticking with me all night and making me have sleep troubles. Has anyone else ever done this? Protein shakes instead of a late dinner? How did it work for you?
I definitely won't do this every night. I only even keep protein powder in the house in case im running late in the morning and can't make breakfast.
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I have my shakeology occasionally for dinner and have never had an issue with it. I don't do it often though.0
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I was told by my trainer and military son - do not drink protein shakes for dinner or after dinner because the sugar will make you gain weight. If you hungry at night - go straight to your room and go to bed. Do not stay in the kitchen/living room area. The temptation will get to you.0
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I've done them for dinner before too. Never had an issue. If I do them at night I prefer casein.0
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I was told by my trainer and military son - do not drink protein shakes for dinner or after dinner because the sugar will make you gain weight. If you hungry at night - go straight to your room and go to bed. Do not stay in the kitchen/living room area. The temptation will get to you.
It depends on the protein drink. There are some bery low in sugar so this would not apply.0 -
I was told by my trainer and military son - do not drink protein shakes for dinner after dinner because the sugar will make you gain weight. If you hungry at night - go straight to your room and go to bed. Do not stay in the kitchen/living room area. The temptation will get to you.
I work out late at night so have my shake late at night, no problems. It doesn't matter what time you eat.
I wouldn't have it for dinner, but sounds like you rounded it out pretty well and there's definitely worse things you could've had.0
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