protein shake times

**24labor** · 10-03-2005, 10:15 PM

My friend says he wakes up and as soon as he dose he grabs a quick protein shake. like 20-25 grams worth. He says to do this as to stop catabolism . Then he waits a little bit takes a few supplements and them breakfast. Also I have heard of people consumming they're prework out meal (usually a protein/carb shake) like 10 mins before the workout. Anyone got any opinions about these two tines?

***Giantz11*** · 10-04-2005, 07:31 AM

You don't need a shake when you awake, just go about your business and eat breakfast as usual. If you want a shake go for it but its not required. Try and eat your pre workout meal like 45min before your workout. 10min might make you a bit sick.

**Chemical King** · 10-04-2005, 07:55 AM

I know a lot of people that have a shake as well as there breakfast. I also do this but only as a way to give me a good start towards my calorie intake goals.

**G-Force** · 10-04-2005, 11:15 AM

whey is good in the morning as it gets digested very quickly (within an hour)

i try to get a mixture of fast acting protein eg Whey
combined with a slower digesting protein such as egg whites,
along with a good, low fat/GI carb source (normally oats)

**Xtralarg** · 10-04-2005, 11:18 AM

i always have a shake for breakfast,i add a banana and oats too mmmmmmm!!!!

**Liftnainez** · 10-04-2005, 05:55 PM

is that your whole breakfast?
I add some Oatmeal, bananas, and some honey and of course 50 grams of protein

**Puffader** · 10-04-2005, 07:04 PM

Sounds about right.
50g whey with water with my pills. Wait 30 min for that to clear then 12 egg whites with either whole wheat toast or oatmeal and a big glass of OJ.

Originally Posted by G-Force

whey is good in the morning as it gets digested very quickly (within an hour)

i try to get a mixture of fast acting protein eg Whey
combined with a slower digesting protein such as egg whites,
along with a good, low fat/GI carb source (normally oats)

**Flex2winny** · 10-04-2005, 07:21 PM

why the bananas???

***Giantz11*** · 10-04-2005, 07:22 PM

Why not??????

**bor** · 10-05-2005, 01:41 AM

Bananas are a good source of energy and the body is depleted of all nutrients on the morning...

I do the same thing, have a whey shake, and then 30-45 min later my breakfirst, I'm always worried though that most of the protein shake will get burned up for energy since the body is so depleted after a 8 hour fast