Do you really need a meal post post workout?

[wutlol]

would it have a negative effect to workout in the evening, have your post workout shake, then go to sleep? would you need a meal or would something like 8 oz of milk be okay?

[RealMenDeadLift]

would it have a negative effect to workout in the evening, have your post workout shake, then go to sleep? would you need a meal or would something like 8 oz of milk be okay?

Provided you get enough during the day you will be fine, but I don't know how you can go right to sleep after a workout, after the initial tiredness I start to buzz.

[snorkelman]

would it have a negative effect to workout in the evening, have your post workout shake, then go to sleep?

Assuming you still hit your target total daily calories and protein levels, you should be just fine. Is that "post workout shake" just whey and water or is it both protein and carb?

[Dr Clay]

would it have a negative effect to workout in the evening, have your post workout shake, then go to sleep? would you need a meal or would something like 8 oz of milk be okay?

Although not having a meal post-workout wouldn't keep you from making some progress, it would most likely SLOW your progress.

After training your muscles are hungry for nutrients, and certain nutrients (i.e. the amino acid leucine) can really jump-start the growth process (signal protein synthesis). Likewise, filling the muscle(s) (those just trained) with carbs also really helps initiate and speed optimal recovery.

So, if all possible, I would certainly consume a meal after training! Otherwise you're begging for slow (or inadequate recovery).

Best,

[j-5]

Although not having a meal post-workout wouldn't keep you from making some progress, it would most likely SLOW your progress.

After training your muscles are hungry for nutrients, and certain nutrients (i.e. the amino acid leucine) can really jump-start the growth process (signal protein synthesis). Likewise, filling the muscle(s) (those just trained) with carbs also really helps initiate and speed optimal recovery.

So, if all possible, I would certainly consume a meal after training! Otherwise you're begging for slow (or inadequate recovery).

Best,

this, and just a whey protein shake after your workout which i assume your doing burns up real fast, if you really can't get a post post meal just drink a casein shake or some cottage cheese before bed to help you recover over night so your not on an empty stomach, (and if your like me and can't stand cottage cheese pm me and ill give you a good recipe to make it tolerable)

[snorkelman]

Dr Clay,

OP is not talking about entirely skipping post workout nutrition. He is talking about just having a shake and skipping the post post-workout nutrition.