Fasting vs protein shake after a morning workout

Hey everyone,

I’ve been fasting from 18:30 to 13:00 daily, and I hit the gym around 9-10 AM. My goal is currently fat loss (and eventually weight gain, as I’m just 4kg away from my target). I’m trying to figure out the best approach for my post-workout nutrition. Here’s my dilemma:

a) Should I maintain my fasting window and have my post-workout shake at 13:00?

b) Or eat a healthy meal at 13:00 (chicken breast) and drink the protein shake as a snack at 15:30.

OR

c) Should I break my fast and drink the shake immediately after the gym (around 10-11 AM)?

d) And, if so, should I add a breakfast and skip the fasting idea or have the shake as an exception?

Looking forward to your advice. Thanks in advance! 💪

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