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***Lorian*** · 14-11-2003, 08:59 PM

I wouldn't go more than 3 hours without taking in some form of protein.

To continually make progress your body needs to be in a positive nitrogen balance for most of the time (this occurs when protein is being digested and utilised by the body). That is why it's vital to have protein in your first meal of the day as your body has basically been fasting thoughout the night.. likewise a slow digesting protein right before bed (ie casein) helps keep your body in this positive state for longer..

There is nothing wrong with taking in food right before bed.. you say that "all the leading doctors" say you shouldnt, for one thats a huge generalisation and secondly it just isn't true, its a myth passed round by word of mouth. So yes, eat supper!

A meal doesnt have to be complicated, 2 scoops of whey protein and an apple or 2 is a cheap meal containing both protein+carbs. Cottage cheese is also an excellent slow digesting protein making it absolutley fantastic to have before bed - just put a couple of tablespoons in a blender with some milk and a splash of Crusha milkshake liquid ..

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*Lorian* Administrator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,545 Blog Entries: 1	I wouldn't go more than 3 hours without taking in some form of protein. To continually make progress your body needs to be in a positive nitrogen balance for most of the time (this occurs when protein is being digested and utilised by the body). That is why it's vital to have protein in your first meal of the day as your body has basically been fasting thoughout the night.. likewise a slow digesting protein right before bed (ie casein) helps keep your body in this positive state for longer.. There is nothing wrong with taking in food right before bed.. you say that "all the leading doctors" say you shouldnt, for one thats a huge generalisation and secondly it just isn't true, its a myth passed round by word of mouth. So yes, eat supper! A meal doesnt have to be complicated, 2 scoops of whey protein and an apple or 2 is a cheap meal containing both protein+carbs. Cottage cheese is also an excellent slow digesting protein making it absolutley fantastic to have before bed - just put a couple of tablespoons in a blender with some milk and a splash of Crusha milkshake liquid .. L __________________ Now wearing the Captain's Hat. Last edited by Lorian; 14-11-2003 at 09:05 PM.