Protein

10ssmith

Is it normal after a workout to just crave protein ... ?

janejellyroll

Lots of people get hungry after a workout. If you're craving something and it meets your goals, go for it.

anthony150paolucci

It is normal to crave protein after a workout. That is why many people have protein shakes post workout.

peaceout_aly

10ssmith wrote: »

Is it normal after a workout to just crave protein ... ?

Of course! A lot of fitness fanatics (including myself) eat a protein bar or shake within 30-minutes post work out to keep those muscles fed!

10ssmith

Should I be drinking a protein shake? Or can I just stick with eating my baked tilapia and baked skinless boneless chicken breast?

cwolfman13

10ssmith wrote: »

Should I be drinking a protein shake? Or can I just stick with eating my baked tilapia and baked skinless boneless chicken breast?

protein shakes are just supplements to help you hit your targets if you have difficulty doing so with food. there's nothing magical about them.

Hornsby

10ssmith wrote: »

Should I be drinking a protein shake? Or can I just stick with eating my baked tilapia and baked skinless boneless chicken breast?

The food is fine.

Kr15by

You're lucky. I never have an appetite after a workout and that's the best time to consume carbs Protein and Carbs

markag1990

I find getting carbs in after a workout is best for me. As well as protein of course.

psuLemon

Kr15by wrote: »

You're lucky. I never have an appetite after a workout and that's the best time to consume carbs Protein and Carbs

Not necessarily. Based on digestion rates, as long as you have some protein and carbs, moderately close to a workout, you are fine. Timing of nutrients is pretty much not applicable to like 99% of people. It really only matters to elite athletes, but even the more current research is suggesting more research is needed.

I just eat dinner after a workout.