post shake really important?

[SOuLjAh]

Is a post w/o shake really that important or should i have a post meal instead. Im trying to get the right answer so i can blow up. all posts appreciated. peace

[painintheazz]

I personally have had the best results by this method. In the locker room when I am all done training I have 12oz of grape juice, then when I get home I have some type of protein shake (whey, is best for this time) I am now using N-Large. Then 1 1/2 hours later I have a real meal. I like using protein shakes after I workout because it digests faster and therefore gets working faster. From most of the research that I have done that seems to be the way to do it.

Pain.

[BIG TEXAN]

Post w/o shake is extremely important! ASAP after workout you want a high protein simple carb shake and about 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours after you want a good meal. This is very important.

[Yung Wun]

it is important bro
powder drinks are more easily absorded than if it was solid food

[willpharmd]

I agree with these guys. You need to switch your body from a catabolic to a anabolic state buy getting protein and carbs as quickly as possible to start rebuilding the muscle you've tried so hard to tear down.

[chinups]

I actually feel so much better after post workout shake. I am not sure if it is in my head or what. I would def always have a shake after workout, your body eats that shit up and quick and so what maybe you eat 30 minutes later who gives a shit if your eating right it shouldn't matter.

[Buddha_Red]

for me the shake is to take care of business but no way is that a replacement for my breakfast after my 5:30am workout hehe

I drink the shake on the way to the shower then its a good high protien breakfast.

you can find good deals on the shakes if you look around a bit and its worth the few bucks.

[SOuLjAh]

Thanx everybody, your info was alot of help.

[xplicit]

How long after working out should you have one? It sometiems takes me anywhere from 15- an hour to get home after the gym.

[BIG TEXAN]

xplicit- As soon as possible!!! Now I've heard many different theories on this and have stuck with this one, you have a 30 minute window to consume your post workout shake(protein/carbs). Then an hour after your shake you want to eat a good meal. I always make my shake and take it with me to the gym so I can drink it immediatly after my workout.

[MarkyMark]

I would suggest a protein shake with moderate carbs about 20-30 minutes after training has ended.

MM

[Big_Dippin]

Immediately after my workout, I have a shake. Then about 1 1/2 hours later, I eat my postworkout meal. Usually high protein, moderate carbs.

[Somnius]

Can u have a protein bar instead of the shake?

[Warrior]

Originally posted by Somnius
Can u have a protein bar instead of the shake?

Anything with no fat (or very, very little), high in carbs/protein will do. Best sources are whey protein and simple carbs.