Tangentially related: meal timings are also super important if you're looking to bulk up. Muscles "grow" in a process called muscle protein synthesis (MPS), whi

Tangentially related: meal timings are also super important if you're looking to bulk up. Muscles "grow" in a process called muscle protein synthesis (MPS), which is triggered (rather, increased significantly) after eating a protein-rich (30-50g) meal. But after triggering MPS and once the cycle is complete, MPS cannot be re-activated for a period of 3ish hours -- so it's a bad idea to chug a protein shake directly after your workout, then go home and eat a big meal an hour later. Further reading: https://fitstra.com/nutrition-fueling-for-fitness/#mtmiq https://fitstra.com/nutrition-fueling-for-fitness/#mtmiq