I'm still bulking, and I'm wondering.
Is a source of casein before bed really necessary? If I get in my 1 gram/lb of protein a day and yet eat dinner maybe 5 hours before I hit the sack, am I really putting gains in jeopardy by not eating until I wake up?
I'm assuming ya'll are both at least 6'1. I'll be happy the day I hit a lean 180lb at 5'8.
As Totz has said, 300+g of protein daily isnt that unusual, especially when cutting - as I currently am - in order to preserve muscle mass, as much as I can.
Yes, I am heavy - currently 260lb (down from 274 at the begining of the year) at approx 18-20% BF, and yes, I am 6'1"
I also prefer to use protein as a source of calories rather than fat or carbs, when dieting, where I can. Personal choice
Brix
No. To be honest, I don't use casein at all. I typically eat dinner an hour or two before bed though. Obviously it would be more optimal to get some casein or maybe some cottage cheese or at least some milk or something before bed for you since you aren't going to bed until 5 hours after dinner but is it going to make much of a difference? Probably not. Your food from dinner is going to be hanging around for a lot longer than 5 hours.
With Intermittent Fasting - something I'm very keen on at the moment, and have been doing for the last 6 months or so - I generally eat my last meal (which is usually high in protein of some sorts, including casein) at about 8pm, and then fast until about midday the next day. I certainly havent lost any muscle on this plan. I aim for about 310g protein a day, usually in no more than 3 or 4 sittings (a couple of meals with carbs, and a couple of protein shakes, with fish oil)
Brix