text: when working out do i eat lots of protein after or before hand?? i drink weight gainer and eat a lot of protein...should i take it right before or right after working out? before and after would be best.  also having something about an hour or two before bed is good as well...you dont want anything fatty just something packed with protein like tuna w/ water (right out of the can) because when your body is at rest that is when it also repairs itself.  try to make sure you give your body time off and plenty of rest otherwise the muscles do not have to time to repair and grow...hope that helps!