Should post-workout protein be considered a meal

I was wondering if someone should count the protein shake after workout as a meal, or just a supplement after workouts.

I consider it a meal. Anything that has a substantial amount of cals and nutritional value i consider a meal but thats just me.

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Originally Posted by jamescb77

I consider it a meal. Anything that has a substantial amount of cals and nutritional value i consider a meal but thats just me.

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me too....i've always read/heard it refered too as a meal.

I think it needs to be counted in your daily caloric intake, but I wouldn't consider it a meal. You still should eat a meal with protein, complex carbs and good fats, within about an hour or so after your workout. This is in addition to your workout drink which should be consumed asap following your workout. Also, if you just do cardio, that post workout drink is not really necessary.

I just have a meal within an hour of my workout. I quit doing protien shakes because they make me feel sick to my stomach. I usualy have a substantial pre workout meal.