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Originally Posted by Sainters7
For any of the people who use Whey protein stuff: is there a time after working out where it's basically too late to take it (in terms of effectiveness)? A couple times this week I did an impromptu work out at our crappy work gym, finishing around 2:30. I'm home at 5, is that too much time to the point where there's no point even bothering taking the protein powder? I know usually it should be within the hour.
I just ask cuz that stuff's expensive and I'm almost out again, don't wanna just needlessly waste it if I've missed my post-workout window. Thanks!
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Ya, I think the "protein window" that a lot of people go on about is just bro talk. I think the bigger reason for eating after a workout is that you are simply starving after the energy you burned. Looking at the rate in which the body digests and works with protein, it would theoretically be the preworkout protein that your body is finally repairing muscle with by the time you finish. All that said, I think most of the studies, and even anecdotal advice, is moving toward just getting your macros in through out the day. The notion of a work out being wasted because of a missed protein shake is kind of silly imo. I typically schedule my work outs to be right before dinner, but quite a bit of time probably passes from the time I do my last set, throw in 30 minutes of cardio, get home etc. I always get in a pre workout meal though- could be any number of things from oatmeal and whey to a protein shake, rice and tuna etc