[tnfirefighter]

Need some help guys. I am being put on a really odd swing shift. I am having to change my work out times, which means the only time I have is from 7:30-9:00 pm for my workouts. I have a question about taking a protein shake post work out around 9:30 pm and going to bed at 10:30 pm. Is this a bad idea having the shake so late? Maybe I should have it pre workout? Meals are as follows:
4:30 30 mins cardio on treadmill
5:00 1 cup oatmeal, 1 apple, animal pack
9:00 can of tuna, and an apple
12:00 6oz turkey breast, 2 cups salad, 1 cup grean beans
4:00 can of tuna and a salad
7:00 turkey sandwhich on wheat, 1 cup salad
7:30-9:00 weight training...what evers on the menu for the day
9:00 protein shake
10:00 sometimes 1/2 cup cottage cheese (lowfat)

My question is will the protein shake cause a insulin spike too late at night...ie causing fat to build in the liver at night?
Only reason I do cardio in the am is because I have a treadmill at home and its easier for me in the am. This shift change is screwing me up bad. Any help is appreciated!!

[Luscious Lou]

nah dude, u gotta get ur full dose of protein post workout, otherwise ur wasting ur time in the gym, just get a real lean powder like syntha6, maybe wanna put sum casein in their too

[allstar]

syntha6 already has a casein protein in it

[Luscious Lou]

well there u go! good looking out! lol

[ibanezman88]

i like to have a shake after a workout. that's the best time for me.

[allstar]

post workout is the best time, as it will be most absorbed than

[AlteredBeast]

Drink your protein after your workout regardless of the hour.

[FronttaBackThickness]

i train at 8 pm
take my shake at 9:30-9:45
i changed to late training a year and a half ago.
no problem at all with it bro.

[WorkoutGuru]

I have the same schedule as you do. I mix my shake with milk to get some casein protein in there so my body can absorb the whey quickly and feed on the casein while i'm asleep shortly after my shake. Has worked well for me for the past month.