Topic: Working out: When should I consume protein?
Anonymous A started this discussion 15 years ago #2,750
At the moment, I wait 45 minutes after completing my workout before consuming 20 grams of protein. I am doing weight training. Is that too much/little time? I read that the time you leave afterwards depends on metabolism speed — as I have a fairly slow metabolism I decided to wait 45 minutes. Is that right? Should I wait more or less time, or even consume the protein before my workout? Advice please (I would appreciate it if you cite your sources).Falco !PZmcClOUDk joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later[^] [v] #50,789
semen
Nega !.Y4iB6KrDo joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 51 minutes later, 53 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #50,804
Take it before--it will begin to reach your muscles in just the right time.Also, eating heavy after working out takes up resources that could have otherwise been used for muscle maintenance.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10331398
Protip: Eat cottage cheese so your body is constantly supplied with protein throughout the night.
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Nega !.Y4iB6KrDo double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 55 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #50,805
Anonymous A (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 57 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #50,810
@50,804 (Nega !.Y4iB6KrDo)
> Take it before--it will begin to reach your muscles in just the right time.
SOURCE?
> Take it before--it will begin to reach your muscles in just the right time.
SOURCE?
dreamworks4mayor '11 !xPoNIEsltA joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #50,824
yes you die if you dont eat protein
Nega !.Y4iB6KrDo replied with this 15 years ago, 10 hours later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,116
Ghadmin !GHOULxkves joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,117
Consume it all the time man. There is no perfect time, although anything consumed right after a workout helps.
Nega !.Y4iB6KrDo replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,118
Ghadmin !GHOULxkves replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,119
@previous (Nega !.Y4iB6KrDo)
It is true. Post-workout carbs and protein can help replenish supplies, but active people should eat protein with every meal.
It is true. Post-workout carbs and protein can help replenish supplies, but active people should eat protein with every meal.
Nega !34Kas0OdzM replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,123
@previous (Ghadmin !GHOULxkves)
> but active people should eat protein with every meal.
Ayeh, but there are ideal times.
> but active people should eat protein with every meal.
Ayeh, but there are ideal times.
Ghadmin !GHOULxkves replied with this 15 years ago, 46 seconds later, 11 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,124
Nega !34Kas0OdzM replied with this 15 years ago, 5 hours later, 17 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,181
Still no click.
Good to know that you're serious about learning, son. :)
Good to know that you're serious about learning, son. :)
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jump !VIfloDyEYo joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,197
For the best results, which honestly for someone who is new to lifting this really doesnt matter, when you consume depends on how long you are working out for. If you are under 30 minutes, consume pretty quickly following your workout. If you are doing over 45 minutes, start drinking it during your workout about 30 minutes in. Between 30-45 minutes doesnt matter too much. Liquid protein and twice as much liquid carbs. Saturate those muskles.
You should also keep workouts to under an hour.
You are a beginner though. You are going to make amazing gains in the next year if you keep gradually increasing the weight and eating enough, unless you are not doing the lifts properly.
You should also keep workouts to under an hour.
You are a beginner though. You are going to make amazing gains in the next year if you keep gradually increasing the weight and eating enough, unless you are not doing the lifts properly.
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Anonymous H replied with this 15 years ago, 6 minutes later, 18 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,198
Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 51 minutes later, 19 hours after the original post[^] [v] #51,205
It also depends on what kind of protein. The whey protein used in most protein drinks can be absorbed fast enough that it can be eaten right before or right after a workout. Then stuff like cottage cheese, as another poster already pointed out, is absorbed slowly enough that it can give you a constant supply of protein. And of course proteins like chicken, fish, and red meat should be eaten all the time.