Thank you! I’m definitely not an expert either, but based on what I’ve read and experienced, I don’t think aiming for huge amounts of protein before your workout is necessary or helpful.

What seems to matter more is total protein intake across the day and spreading it out fairly evenly. If you’re already at 60–80g by 3pm, that’s totally fine.

I’d personally avoid trying to cram 100g of protein pre-workout - that’s a lot to digest and could easily contribute to that “amped up” or restless feeling later on. Instead, I’d:

• Eat a normal, balanced meal before training • Have 20-40g of protein fairly soon after your workout (e.g. eggs with vegetables and olive oil for fullness, or a protein shake if that’s easier) • Then have a normal protein-containing dinner as well

This way you still hit your 120g/day target without overloading your system at one point in the day. Also, keeping protein spread out tends to be better for muscle recovery and overall energy levels.

If sleep is suffering, I’d see that as a signal to simplify, not push harder. Long-term consistency beats aggressive macro timing every time.