I have always read the importance of post workout nutrition within 30 minutes to 1 hour after lifting. I currently follow a 16:8 IM schedule with me skipping breakfast. The problem is, I can only workout in the morning, and post workout nutrition in the morning breaks my fast earlier than I want. Can anyone give me advice on if post workout nutrition HAS to happen in that sub 1 hour post window, or can it wait until I break my fast at lunch?
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Today, 02:36 PM #1Registered User
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Post Workout Nutrition when intermittent fasting
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Today, 02:56 PM #2Registered User
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Maybe just take a whey protein shake after you work out, on the days you work out. I guess that would be intermittent intermittent fasting.
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Today, 03:50 PM #3Registered User
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What's your reason for doing intermittent fasting?
If it's making things more complicated, I wouldn't do it. There's nothing too special about intermittent fasting. It's just another way to control calories and lose body fat. Many people find it easier to be in a calorie deficit when their eating window shrinks. Most people also like intermittent fasting because it fits their schedule and they like that they don't have to have as many meals prepared and eat as often.
If the pros outweigh the cons of intermittent fasting for you, and this is the only downside of it and you want to stick with it, I wouldn't worry too much about getting a meal in within an hour. 2-3 hours is fine as well. Optimal? Maybe not, but if it's more practical for you, your schedule, and preferences than go for it.
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You don't need post workout nutrition within an hour at all, but if you're not eating for 16 friggin hours straight you prob should.
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