Actually when you go to bed you are getting rest... the reason why you shouldn't exercise before bed is because it interferes with sleep habits causing insomnia which causes fatigue the next day. If you exercise anyway and it doesn't cause insomnia for you then you can do it whenever.
And proteins will not necessarily cause you to gain a belly. Proteins are just high in calorie content which can cause you to gain weight if you consume more calories than your body needs. You should be eating proteins every day or else your body has to assemble amino acids from plant matter which isn't healthy as no single plant contains all amino acids. That's why vegetarians have to eat many different vegetables or take supplements. I don't see how proteins are messy lol. I think your confusing protein in general(it's contained in all animal matter) with muscle building supplements/protein shakes.
Just a few corrections you might want to make =)
Protien intake must be
1.5 X wieght in LBS, then divide this number by the number of meals u have every day.
u should be eaiting 5/10 meals full of protein and good calories. Unsaturated fats are also ok- but really depends on how you work out.
I just started training last week in the gym
Im very skinny - I weigh only 130lbs for a 5ft4 guy....
Therefoer I must consume no less then 27g of protein for each of my 7 meals.
I exercise almsot daily... sometimes I take a day off for rest and regeneration.
I drink 2 glasses of protein shake 1 hour before training.
During gym - I take BCAAs (Branched Chain amino Acids ) - these help me regenerate and aid in mudcle healing faster.
Afterm I shower - and sauna for 5/10minutes to relax the stress.
Im hoping to weigh in at ~145/150lb in around 3months/5months.
keeping a weekly diary haha.
Also follow the Schwarzennegar Arm rape training, minus the protein - your arms will be tough. Bascally darbell every time and push yourself after you think u cant do it - ie instead of doing full rep - do half.
Also with bench press - get an aid to hold your bar - this will shock the muscles into repair.