should I eat protein before or after a workout at the gym?
357830
Actually, both. Have a small, protein-rich snack (protein bar/ protein shake), about half an hour before your workout, and then eat a small meal with lots of protein and some carbs an hour after your workout for optimum results.
573775
that depends...if you work out consistently, then protein is good.  you want to stay in an anabolic state so you get muscle growth.  for atheletes/bodybuilders, the general rule is 1g of protein for every pound you weigh so your body .  some of them take even more than that.  \n\nthen again, if you don't work out or anything and you just want to maintain what you have, then you just need "enough" protein.  \n\nthere this thing called nitrogen balance (nitrogen gain-nitrogen loss).  you only gain nitrogen from protein in foods/supplements.  you lose nitrogen through body waste.  Positive nitrogen balance = needed for muscle growth.  nitrogen balance = 0 if you want to maintain what you got.
325868
Well, first, if you exercised hard, definitely take a shower first. However, the most important thing to do after exercising is eating a nutritious snack. I recommend something like a piece of fruit, oatmeal, or a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread. This provides you with post-workout carbs, which are important for your recovery time. Not only is this healthy, it helps you to get ready for tomorrow's workout. Hope this helps.
731986
Eat a lot of carbs and moderate amount of protein early in the day before working out.  Don't work out on a full stomach though, give it some time to digest.  Sip on a protein shake while working out if you get hungry.  If not while working out drink a protein shake IMMEDIATELY after working out as whey protein digests fast and your muscles are in a catabolic state.  The most important meal of the day is the post workout meal 45-60 minutes after finishing the workout. Make sure to get loads of carbs and protein so your body has plenty to work with.  Overall, just eat more good, clean food all the time. I.E. oats, whole wheat foods, eggs, tuna, milk, cottage cheese, etc.
561033
protein is protein..., as long as it is a complete protein (has all the amino acids)..., you should do fine..., don't believe all the hype out there..., been down that road and now making my best gains with eating right and an ordinary shake...
902485
I have a cup of coffee and a light meal high in carbs before i go.  If I am feeling not so hot i opt for a propel water versus just plain water while i am working out.\n\ni also bring a granola bar or some almonds/mixed nuts with me to snack on after my workout, as it seems i'm pretty hungry after going hard for a few hours...
311513
Warm up before a workout, then warm down after ... no it's not a waste of time. Stretch regularly.  Consume a source of complete protein within an hour of finishing your workout, drink water and/or electrolyte drinks during workout.  Sleep well/rest.
516547
Here are the golden rules: \nNever eat carbs within 2 hours of exercise or within 1 hour of exercise. \nYou can eat protein straight after or before but it needs to be pure like a protein shake or protein bar for example. \n\nYour metabolism also works better if you exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. So if you go jogging at 5.30am for one hour, you need to eat a wholesome low gi breakfast at 7.30am like some oats w protein powder. \n\nIf you eat carbs your body is not eating into your fat stores rather it eats into your carbs instead as it replenishes back what it just worked off. \n\nHope this helps good luck!
312170
You should eat a complex carb snack an hour before a workout and protein 30 minutes after a workout.
658957
You should have carbs about an hour before a workout. If you are using wieghtdor doing any form of resistance work, you should eat something high in protein as soon as you've finished and had your shower. Muscles need protein to develop and the body will start to burn protein for energy. If this is not replaced you could lose the muscle mass your weight training is trying to maintain.
233078
I read in Prevention Magazine that it's best to eat 2-4 hours before you exercise and make sure you drink plenty of water. You can eat right after exercising.
357615
Whey protein is hands down the best. You do have to eat other stuff though. Eggs and tuna are good. Any kind of meat will work though. You need to add about 500 calories to your maintanance level too. Get your protein up to 1.5 grams per pound of bodyweight. If your workout is in order you can gain as much as a pound a week naturally. More if you're unnatural so to speak.
1171403
Consume about a gram of protein per pound of body weight. Get protein from mostly natural sources but it is OK to have a protein shake or two during the day. The key is to get quality protein throughout the day and especially after you workout. I drink a protein shake from ABB called Extreme Body RTD 50. It taste great to me and has 50 grams of protein. Here is a link to some reviews on the ABB protein shake (five different favors now):\n\nhttp://www.nicemuscle.com/extreme-body-shake-81438.htm
106258
working out before dinner is a good choice.  you will increase your metabolism, causing a decrease in calories absorbed by your body.  You will actually be LESS hungry after the workout, and you will not get as many calories from your dinner.
970328
Run every morning BEFORE breakfast.  Drink lots of water and cut down on carbs (pastas, breads, rice).  Working out before breakfast is 4 times better than working out in the evening.
964184
Protein doesn't "do" anything.  It's building blocks for muscle IF you need muscle.\n\nIf you're working out with the same level of weights, then whatever muscle mass you have is what you're going to get.  Muscles build in response to stress.  If you don't stress the muscle, they don't "rip".  Ripped tissue is repaired and becomes bigger.\n\nFigure that you probably need about 70-90 gm of protein a day (roughly 2 chicken breasts).  You can eat protein supplements by the handful or glassful and it won't make a difference if you don't "need" the protein.  At that point it's just extra calories.\n\nYou're a little thin for 6'5" so maybe focus on adding carbs and additional snacks during the day.  Good food, not junk.  \n\nTo build muscle with weights you have to work the muscles to the point of fatigue -- where you cannot do another rep.  This is done best by lifting heavy weights, done very slowly, so you can only do 10-12 reps.  Wait 48 hours between workouts.  As the weight gets easier, keep adding to keep bulking.
245907
Well, carbs are usually eaten before longer workouts and endurance activities, proteins before shorter weight training sessions.