Protein Shakes - Before or After??

I would recommend a shake post workout and then a whole food meal 60 minutes after training.

^^This, but only if you need the extra protein to fill your macros...

This is exactly what I do. However, I have to note that my cardio/strength training is done in the afternoon/evening so it is easy for me to come home, take a quick shower, drink a shake, and then an hour or so later, eat my dinner.

I also will typically have a protein shake with my breakfast in the morning.

I always eat dinner about about an hour or two before working out and then drink a protein shake within 30 minutes of working out. Sometimes, I could then eat half a cow about an hour later, but sometimes I am good for the rest of the night (I work out in the evening). My protein shake does usually end up being before bed, but I don't ever intentionally drink one right before bed. I like to wake up hungry, I feel like it gives me a reason to start my day fresh with a good breakfast. If I don't wake up hungry, I assume it means I ate to much before going to bed. So, to sum up what seems like a rambling post, eat solid food before working out, drink a protein shake after to help replenish your body, and then eat again later if you are legitimately hungry. I would not recommend just drinking a shake before bed because it might help you build muscle. It is still calories and protein your body wont be using while your asleep.

I don't find my whey to be particularly satiating. It's basically a fuel supplement for my workout and my protein goals. I like to have some fruit or something about 20-30 minutes before a workout...a lot of times this is an apple with some peanut butter...then follow my workout with my protein supplement. I'm usually not all that hungry until about 2 hours after my lift session...at which point, I can eat a house, so dinner better be ready (but that's all on me since I'm the chef at home).

I drink a shake post workout....I workout late...about 8:30...and I'm up at 7am (kids)..by the time i workout I already have most of my cals/macros....I would love to eat 2 hrs or so post workout but by that time I'm sleeping...so its just a bland shake for me post workout...Question for anyone who knows...If i fulfill my protien goal prior to workout..do you really need a protien shake post workout(I lift and do quick sessions of HIIT)????...

I drink a shake post workout....I workout late...about 8:30...and I'm up at 7am (kids)..by the time i workout I already have most of my cals/macros....I would love to eat 2 hrs or so post workout but by that time I'm sleeping...so its just a bland shake for me post workout...Question for anyone who knows...If i fulfill my protien goal prior to workout..do you really need a protien shake post workout(I lift and do quick sessions of HIIT)????...

Personally I think you should try to get some protein after your workout, but it doesn't have to be much. Could just be a little yogurt or cottage cheese or whatever, not necessarily a shake.