post workout snacks

BrittneyDiPaola

I was reading a blog post about the importance of a post workout snack. I have to workout at night typically I get to the gym around 9pm and I'm home around 11. Would I still benefit from a post workout snack? I was thinking no just because it would be so late and I would be home only 30ish mins before I went to bed.

cityruss

Hit your calorie and macronutrient goals over the day.

Eating late or before bed is of no concern in regards to weight loss.

Pre, peri and post exercise nutrition is down to personal preference for all but elite level competitive athletes. Certainly nothing for general Joe or Janet to spend time worrying about.

RoxieDawn

Personally, I applaud those working out till 11:00 p.m. Secondly it would probably take me some time to wind down so I would probably eat something, just cause I am up.. I would make plan in my calories to eat something..

My body does not care when I feed it, just that I do!

hgnatovskyi

I typically drink a premeir protein shake after a workout if it's late in evening or night. Just because I don't want sugar before bed (the shakes have hardly any) and I am trying to build muscle so I like to always have something with protein after my workouts. I think it's just preference. If you aren't eating enough protein though, you'll be burning your muscle, not only fat. No matter if it's cardio or strength training you're doing.

capaul42

Typically I workout at night and I usually have a snack after as I'm lifting and it makes me ravenous. Protein shake, coffee and small snack (popcorn chips or something like that). Nothing too heavy, but I do need something.

And yes, I drink coffee late. I also have no issues at all falling or staying asleep. When it comes to caffeine, I'm a professional

JaxxieKat

I workout late also. I usually get home around 10pm and I always have a smoothie that is high in carbs and protein. It's important to be fueled before and after a workout.

Packerjohn

JennGardner1 wrote: »

I workout late also. I usually get home around 10pm and I always have a smoothie that is high in carbs and protein. It's important to be fueled before and after a workout.

No, as @cityruss mentioned above, pre, post workout fueling is not important for 99% of people exercising.

cwolfman13

The most important thing is going to be hitting your calorie targets and getting proper nutrition throughout the day on any given day. The only time I really concern myself with actually having something for recovery is after a long ride after which I would feel "bonked" the rest of the day if I didn't.

BrittneyDiPaola

Thanks everyone for your responses! I just feel like when I get home after a workout I am so damn hungry lol

slmacl2016

Have some nuts.

BrittneyDiPaola

slmacl2016 wrote: »

Have some nuts.

That's actually what I had last night after my workout, almonds.