Is it OK to drink milk immediately after working out?
460748
Yes.  The protien and sugar (lactose) will help recovery.  As the other poster suggested, fat is an issue.  But choose lowfat or nonfat milk and that problem is reduced.\n\nThe article cited below suggests chocolate milk might be an even better choice!\n\nI like water best, myself.
136842
Yeah first off...don't do that.\nIf your going to ignore that then remember how filling milk is, I suggest you have a nearly empty stomach.
438421
Your body is naturally hungry after working out. Eat something light and healthy...juicy fruits, a piece of dry toast,a small handful of crackers etc. \nDrink lots of water!\n\nAlso always make sure if you are trying to lose weight that you are eating healthy. Not just right after you work out but all day every day.
489546
Protiens are the building blocks of your muscles. When you work out, your actually making little tiny tears in your mucles and that's what makes them ache when you're done and also why they seem a little bigger and harder immediatly after you've finished. Protiens are used by your body to "heal" the little tears by filling them in with more muscle tissue and that is how you build larger mucles.\n\nWhen you're finished a hard work out, drinking a protien shake will give your body plenty of what it needs to heal your muscles faster, and you wont experience sore, achey mucsles the next day.
317718
I find working out and drinking lots of water seriously helps you have energy...it may not seem like it because working out wears you out, but your body gets energized from working out...so jog or do aerobics the night before. You will feel great the next day I promise.
420601
Most bodybuilders and athletes drink their protein several times a day but always just prior to as well as just after their workouts. The protein bars are good for anyother time throughout the day and yes, before bedtime is ok too. Be sure to get your protein from multiple sourses other than shakes and bars.
1083961
Yes you may need to take 5 minute brakes and drink Gatorade or Powerade. The thing to avoid is drinking,Red Bull,Monsters or any other type of energy drink like that.  This is because the red bull will only give you a moments burst of energy while gatorade will keep you powered up for quite sometime and keep you hydrated.
335038
well, eat ur veggies and drink your milk.  Working out is good period
296844
Depends on what kind of exercise you will be doing.  My reccomendation is that if you plan on doing ANY running, DO NOT eat within two hours before you go.\nIf you're planning on just doing lifting or aerobics or stuff like that though, eat a Powerbar before or after with 8 oz of water.\nYou can eat whatever you want after, that's all on your eating habits and weight loss/gain goals.\nMake sure to stay hydrated though!
271734
Fruit is good to eat after a workout.  I'd suggest drinking water instead of juice.  I also like a half a peanut butter sandwich sometimes.
750410
it's okay\nconsider the low quality of the sweetener used, and the amount of sweetener, and the fact that milk is already more carb than protein by weight.  also milk contains saturated fat, and potentially contaminants.\n\ngood protein though, and long-term protein.  (some protein digests faster than other)  Also, it's convenient.  \n\nMy guess is that you should just drink the milk, and (sadly) probably not whole milk either.\n\nIf you need a sugar buzz eat quality fruit instead.
325868
Well, first, if you exercised hard, definitely take a shower first. However, the most important thing to do after exercising is eating a nutritious snack. I recommend something like a piece of fruit, oatmeal, or a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread. This provides you with post-workout carbs, which are important for your recovery time. Not only is this healthy, it helps you to get ready for tomorrow's workout. Hope this helps.
345587
I think its better to drink it after meals, otherwise it will hurt your gastric
604104
I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING LIKE EITHER OF THESE STATEMENTS... I ALWAYS DRINK MILK AFTER GETTING WRECKED...IT HELPS ME... I DRINK ANYWHERE FROM 1/2 TO 1 GALLON.
875461
It does not count for a meal since it only contains protein. It is great approx 1 hour before training, but after training you should combine protein and carbohydrates for full recovery.
184366
Have something light, that won't make you feel heavy or bloated, such as fruit. It's probably better, though, not to eat inmediately before excercise.
151190
If you workout twice a day cardio in the mourning and weights in the after noon, then drink a lot of water before you do your cardio but know until after food. then with the wights later on you should have eaten at least 1:30-2:30hrs before you lift.\nIf you workout once in the morning then have something after.\nIf you workout once at night have something before you train about 1:30-2:30hrs.