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Originally Posted by BigFrank
Never heard of that stuff.
If your only looking at a two - three hour window before bed, I would just come home from the Gym and eat a normal solid meal. I wouldn't skimp on carbs because after training your body is definitely in need of some. 8-10 ounces of lean meat, some good carb source, some greens and some healthy fats ( I usually just use a salad dressing if I'm eating a salad that contains extra virgin olive oil ).
A lot of people supplement immediately after training with a protein powder. Personally I used to do that but by the time I got home I was too full from eating not to mention training usually does a number on my nerves and appetite. ( on a side note I get up early and train late so I usually train then go home and get ready for bed, so it puts me in a similar situation as yourself ) Which made eating a normal meal difficult after the shake. And I would highly recommend whole food over a protein powder supplement.
It really honestly depends on goals. If you are in a serious "bulking" phase of diet, I would pound a 2:1 ratio shake ( carbs to protein ) right after training, than eat a full meal before bed. I'm not 100% sure what your goals are, or how long you have been seriously training. So for the time being I would just eat that normal meal.
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I don't know what is considered serious training, but I've been working out/excersing for a good year+ now, maybe 3 years total off and on. Depends on my schedule changes I'd maybe take a month or so off here and there. Serious deiting and excersie for about a month or so now.
Right now my goals are for fat loss and muscle gain. I really don't want to get ripped up, I just want to keep my size become solid, meaning I don't want to end up looking anorexic or become to big. I've been down to about 220lbs and a lot of people told me I looked anorexic, I have a pretty large frame. I've been about 320/310lbs since working out and have held that weight since pretty much forever
, now I'm down to 290 since I've added cardio and dieting, looking to get down to about 250 maybe 240.
I've been eating salads with 1 or 2 peices of boiled chicken and light ranch dressing pretty much during the work week and small meals during the days off. I've also cut down on carbs and sugars for the diet.
If I haven't said it before, THANK YOU ALL for all the advice and support! ! !