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Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
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
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There might be something to the idea of replenishing glycogen stores after a workout, but I doubt it is that big of a deal.