Protein

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

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 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.

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

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.