Is a protein shake containing 20g protein enough after a workout late at night?

[Anonymous]

I don’t like eating heavy meals at night but my workouts seem to only finish at like 9/10pm. I know you should have something with protein and carbs after the gym but is a protein shake enough on its own? My one contains 20 g protein per serving and I combine the powder with milk and water. Obviously I eat other stuff during the day…

[DaveJord]

Okay there is huge opening her for a joke, but I will keep it PG.

I have known a lot of guys who thought they could live on protein shakes in conjunction with no or low carb diets. It really messes with the digestive track, some of the worse farts I have ever smelled was from proteins shakes users. Yes you can lose weight quickly at first this way, but its not sustainable over time without risk of serious health issues, and you will probably put the weight back on twice as fast as you lost it.

I never did them honestly, but all it takes is a piece of fruit like a banana or apple with the shake as long as you are eating regular meals in-between work outs it shouldn't be a big deal.

In the military I knew this one guy that lived on protein shakes and bars, and used vitamins and supplements for the rest. Because he wanted a no carb diet... do not ever do this. He developed some type of kidney infection and had some type of immunity issues. He was over dosing the vitamins and his body stopped naturally producing them, because it was the only way to regulate what he was putting in to it. Sent him into some type of chemical shock and it took a while to get his body to regulate itself normally again. But this guy was doing for like 6 months or more straight. I don't really know the whole story, but the guy was ripped and was passing out all the time. So whatever you do, you got to be balanced and eat real foods with it.

[Asker]

Hi thanks for your advice! I’m a small petite lady trying to maintain/ gain weight actually. So I’m not in it to lose weight. I eat ‘normal’ food to be honest outside of exercising. Having a protein shake afterwards just gives my body a bit extra protein just in case I’m lacking. My question is if it’s okay for an evening snack after working out or if I should also eat something else? I don’t like eating anything heavy too late, that’s the issue.

[DaveJord]

Always room for fruit with a shake... that's my advice. I would not do shake really as a snack, but it all depends on the size and volume of the shake.

[DaveJord]

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[DaveJord]

So they say yes, again its a good idea... depending on the volume.

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[Zolly99999]

Yes depending on your body mass and goals.

I drink a protein shake at 11:00pm just before I go to bed.. low carbs, no fat and 50 grams of protein for me in each shake

[jennifer_bloom]

Eat 2 chicken legs or black beans instead