Taking a shake immediatley PWO...any real benefits?

[SeventySeven]

I watched a vid with Matt Kroc, saying consuming a shake PWO has miniscule effects. Thoughts?

[Disciple X]

As opposed to just eating a crap load of whole food? Or post workout nutrition in general?

[BendtheBar]

My opinion is that when you're hungry, eat. I would like to hear the context of what he is saying. I'm sure he advocates eating bigger after training.

Rule #1...eat more after working hard. This is simply common sense. A shake and then a solid meal might provide minimal benefit, but I'm willing to add the extra 110 calories just in case. It's never let me down.

In all things, common sense.

[MC]

Dear 77,

Stop reading the internet and just follow the advice we give you here. We won't steer you wrong and all that other non-sense will just confuse you. Every second your fingers spend clicking is a second they could have been putting food in your mouth.

Your BFF,
MC

[Disciple X]

I dont follow a "typical diet" but i consume 60% or more of my daily callories post workout for what its worth, i havent had a protein shake in quite a while and i've made some nice progress... to each his own i guess...

[Ryano]

You have to have protein intake thoughout the day. Post workout protein/carbs(Immediate to within 45min) is the most important time.

[SeventySeven]

Originally Posted by *MC*

Dear 77,

Stop reading the internet and just follow the advice we give you here. We won't steer you wrong and all that other non-sense will just confuse you. Every second your fingers spend clicking is a second they could have been putting food in your mouth.

Your BFF,
MC

Dear MC,
I have taken all your guys advice right to heart, sometimes i stumble across information and i like to hear what people have to say. I will use this to thank you all once again.

Your protege
77

[gaspers04]

I like food....that is all

[big_swede]

i usually stop by the store and get me 1 liter of chocolate milk when done at the gym. 35g protein, 700 cals, and its delicious

[Ryano]

Originally Posted by big_swede

i usually stop by the store and get me 1 liter of chocolate milk when done at the gym. 35g protein, 700 cals, and its delicious

I've heard that chocolate milk is almost the perfect ratio of carbs/protein. It's the "poor mans" PW shake. Prolly just lacks some of the BCAA's/glutamine the expensive stuff has.