We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

HIIT post workout meal

hectoramos
hectoramos Posts: 21 Member
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I was wondering what you think would be an acceptable post work out meal after doing some High Intense Interval Training (aka HIIT). My goal is to lose some body fat and gain some muscleWould a whey protein shake be enough? What do you think? Any suggestions greatly appreciated

Replies

  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    You can't do both efficiently. It depends on your goals. Just hit your daily macro minimums. Eat what you like after workouts. Anabolic window has been disproven but if you're hungry and want to gain muscle, eat surplus of calories and vice versa!
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    Timing not important. Eat when you are hungry.
  • Nicklebee93
    Nicklebee93 Posts: 316 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    Timing not important. Eat when you are hungry.

    +1

    The way my meals are setup i do end up having a "post workout" snack though. I normally do mixed nuts and fruit.

  • hulesjames
    hulesjames Posts: 10 Member
    You can't build muscle while at a caloric deficit unless your a complete noobie sorry to be the bringer of bad news but its the truth anyways post workout be sure to get your protein in because that's when your body will have a window of opportunity maybe its just bro science but I always go by it
This discussion has been closed.

Categories