Thoughts on drinking a whey/fiber drink in the middle of the night while Cutting?

[JG1]

Say my last meal of the day is 11pm, and my first meal of the day is 8:30am. Would I benefit at all by adding a protein/fiber drink (maybe 25g whey/5g fiber) at maybe 4 in the morning....just to keep the body in a positive nitrogen balance? BTW, if it's a cardio day my first meal isn't ill 10am.

 

[Mr.X]

Say my last meal of the day is 11pm, and my first meal of the day is 8:30am. Would I benefit at all by adding a protein/fiber drink (maybe 25g whey/5g fiber) at maybe 4 in the morning....just to keep the body in a positive nitrogen balance? BTW, if it's a cardio day my first meal isn't ill 10am.

My guess would be: yes you would. But, it all depends on the situation.

Mr.X

 

[PharmerMan]

I was thinking of adding some midnight bcaa's when I go on my diet. It's a real bitch to get up and go make a shake and wake everyone else up with the blender so I figured that 6 caps of bcaa's on my nightstand would be a good practical way to fight night time catabolism. Any thoughts?

 

[kempc23]

Say my last meal of the day is 11pm, and my first meal of the day is 8:30am. Would I benefit at all by adding a protein/fiber drink (maybe 25g whey/5g fiber) at maybe 4 in the morning....just to keep the body in a positive nitrogen balance? BTW, if it's a cardio day my first meal isn't ill 10am.

For me the negatives would certainly outweigh the positives...

One cannot underestimate the importance of quality sleep for muscle growth. If this will affect your ability to get enough sleep in any way (which for most it would, including me) I would say dont bother.

 

[Mr.X]

I was thinking of adding some midnight bcaa's when I go on my diet. It's a real bitch to get up and go make a shake and wake everyone else up with the blender so I figured that 6 caps of bcaa's on my nightstand would be a good practical way to fight night time catabolism. Any thoughts?

I doubt that just 6bcaa caps will stave off catabolism. However, if you can't make shakes at night, then make them the night before and stick them in the fridge.

Mr.X

 

[Ex_banana-eater]

I have been getting up in the middle of the night for a long time now. It dosn't really effect sleep since the whole process takes less than a minute. Combine some whey with casein (and another protein if you wish) as well as flax seed oil, fiber, and a little oatmeal. Throw in whatever supps you wish to include-- Glutamine, BCAAs, etc. Make sure it is all done before you go to bed. That way, when your alarm goes off, you shut it off, down the drink, and fall asleep. Try not to turn the light on, or it takes longer to fall back asleep.

 

[JG1]

Mr.X,

Do you think if I had 15g of casein and 5g fiber at around 4am, that it would effect any fat burning from my 8:45am cardio (1 hour cardio)?Or will I do better with a complete 10 hour fast?

 

[Mr.X]

Mr.X,

Do you think if I had 15g of casein and 5g fiber at around 4am, that it would effect any fat burning from my 8:45am cardio (1 hour cardio)?Or will I do better with a complete 10 hour fast?

I think if you take the shake at 3am that will probable have no effect on your cardio. I wouldn't recommend a 10hr fast, it's just not a feasible idea.

Mr.X

 

[JG1]

I think if you take the shake at 3am that will probable have no effect on your cardio. I wouldn't recommend a 10hr fast, it's just not a feasible idea.

Mr.X

Thanks, I'm going to start doing that. Do you think the 15g casein is sufficient, or should I bump it up a bit. And you think 3am is a better idea then 4am?

 

[Mr.X]

Thanks, I'm going to start doing that. Do you think the 15g casein is sufficient, or should I bump it up a bit. And you think 3am is a better idea then 4am?

Try 20g caseine at least...and yes I said 3am is better.......

Mr.X