Quote (CMBurns @ Jun 20 2011 11:39pm)
Quick question. Wouldn't the nuts at night be a bad protein source before bed?(because of the fat) That's what I tend to tell my clients, but I do trust your dieting advice more than my own.
You do want fats as well as slow digesting protein sources before bed unless you are on TKD or Fasting.
The fat which takes extra time to digest promotes longer digestion time which tends to prevent catabolism.
There are several trains of though....
1. Keep the metabolism stimulated throughout the day and night to allow for maximum lean gains while promoting fat loss if proper macros are ingested at proper intervals with obvious exercise utilized accordingly. (this is where you want slow digesting protein/fats before bed)
2. Keep the metabolism stimulated throughout certain hours, and then begin a fast that lasts between 12-18 hrs in order to maximize fat loss (this is the period in which you would NOT consume fats or slow digesting protein before bed)
3. Keep the metabolism stimulated throughout the day, but manipulate macros/calories to cause fat loss (CKD, CD, etc)
So it really all depends on the general plan choice.