Protein Question

juggernaut1974 wrote: »

Unless you're competing at an elite bodybuilding level where timing might give you that extra fraction of a percentage edge, don't stress about it, as the difference to most of us is insignificant.

Focus on ensuring you hit your daily calorie and macro goals, but don't major in the minors

So much this.


But as an aside, while still not conclusive, it would be recommended to get some level of carbs and protein 2 hours pre- or post - workout. But that is assuming everything else is in order and you are at a fairly elite level.

If it's an intense workout where you are ready breaking down the muscle fibers you will want to take some relatively quick digesting protein and carbs after your workout expecially if you didn't have much or any before the workout or that day. The reason being your body will go into repair mood after that workout (which is where the muscle building really takes place) and you need to ensure there is enough inflow of protein and carbs into your system to be used for repair. If you don't have enough, you body could use its own muscle tissue for energy and in the most simplest terms cannibalize your gains. Hope that helps.

I try to get a protein shake first thing in the morning. Then eat several high protein meals throughout the day and snack on Greek yogurt since it is very high in protein. But ultimately try to get most protein in food instead of relying on shakes. I only use protein shakes in morning and when I'm a hurry for something.