After Workout Timing (food)

[instant]

I usually have a snack, oats and whey, before I go to workout and then whey, creatine, etc. after I work out. I was wondering how long is the optimal time to wait after working out to get a meal in and what should it consist of.

 

[The13ig13adWolf]

what do you mean by 'snack' exactly? you may not be eating enough pre or post. immediately following training is optimal. i'm partial to a low GI carb + whey PWO. this is the best time for your shake due to the absorbtion rate. makes sure your getting carbs in post workout in addition to your protein.

 

[instant]

I know that immediatly after a workout is the best time for a "shake" - that is when I take my whey and creatine - I'm talking about an actual meal. I guess to rephrase "How long after you take your post workout shake do you eat a full meal"

 

[Doublebase]

I usually have a meal about 30 - 40 mins after my workout.

 

[Emma-Leigh]

I know that immediatly after a workout is the best time for a "shake" - that is when I take my whey and creatine - I'm talking about an actual meal. I guess to rephrase "How long after you take your post workout shake do you eat a full meal"

In my opinion ~60 minutes (or at the latest 90 minutes) after your PWO shake.