Need a Shake?

watermelon_2001 · January 30, 2009, 11:21pm

I workout about an hour after I have my breakfast (580 calories, 30g protein.) I also drink a carb-drink during my workout (120 calories, 20-30g carbs.) I have my breakfast finished by about 9am, so I start training at around 10, so I’m finished by 11.30.

After this I wait half an hour 'til I get home and have a wholefood meal (580 calories, 50g protein,) but this is around 3-4 hours after breakfast, so I’m going a fair while without taking in any protein.

Does this really matter, or should I have a whey shake right after I finish my workout, then get up home and have the food, or am I good just eating the meal? Thanks guys

ninjaboy · January 31, 2009, 2:42am

There should be protein in your carb drink, or right after working out.

BillO21 · January 31, 2009, 3:41am

What kind of carb in the drink?

I would have either whey or BCAAs with glucose during training and then have another one while you are leaving the gym.

An hour after training have your meal.

That is if you are trying to gain.

StephenD · January 31, 2009, 4:05am

What does your training look like?
Also what takes 1 1/2 hours in the gym?

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