Have a shake before you start so you don't feel sluggish, whey gets in your system quicker than a proper meal anyway, especially if you have it with water as opposed to milk. I've had good results from having a basic protein shake within 10 minutes of training, and then a carb meal about half an hour afterwards. By all means stick with your recovery drink, but remember they are supplements and nothing beats a proper meal. I'd reccomend you using your recovery drink and then having a meal a short while after training. |