Meal in the middle of the night?

[guijr]

In order to avoid a catabolic state due long fasting during sleep, is it worth to wake up in the middle of the night and have a meal? If so, what to eat? Please, give examples (ratios).

 

[rippedfreak]

i read an article that Jay cutler said he drinks a large amount of water before he sleeps so he has no choice but to wake up and pee and have a good protein shake or meal...n if a meal i would personally have some type of meat where its a slow process and can hold you till the next day...out to a club..laterrr

 

[mappgh]

I try to do this but don't always stick to it, usually I opt for a high protein shake etc. etc.

 

[Ms.Wetback]

I disagree with this completely. Your body needs REM sleep to rebuild and repair. Waking up and eating would only stimulate your body and metabolism thus not allowing you to get proper rest.

 

[mappgh]

I disagree with this completely. Your body needs REM sleep to rebuild and repair. Waking up and eating would only stimulate your body and metabolism thus not allowing you to get proper rest.

Definitely a good point!

 

[liftsiron]

I disagree with this completely. Your body needs REM sleep to rebuild and repair. Waking up and eating would only stimulate your body and metabolism thus not allowing you to get proper rest.

I agree eat some long lasting protein before bed.

 

[2BIGFRED]

I always wake up and eat natty peanut butter even during my contest prep.When bulking i eat a lot more with a huge glass of milk.

 

[Mick-G]

I would tend to think eating fatty foods in the middle of the night would tend to add fat weight not muscle, lol!, but i think best is to drink a slow digestive protein like caisen or a mix of it with isolate and perhaps some flax mixed in. At least it will help you to sleep if you don't drink too much. It all depends too on what you are trying to accomplish.

 

[jboldman]

lifts, as usual, is right on, use a protein combination that includes micellar protein before bed, the casein will continue to provide an amino acid profile for 7 hours.

jb