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Eating after workout

sl7288
sl7288 Posts: 5 Member
edited January 30 in Food and Nutrition
Hey everyone!
So I've read different places that it's really important to eat after a workout, even if it's a snack. To me, this makes sense for maybe trying to gain muscle. But if I'm simply trying to lose weight, is that still what I'm supposed to do?

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  • jdm_taco
    jdm_taco Posts: 999 Member
    no, eat when it is most convenient and satisfying as long as you reach your daily nutritional needs.
  • sl7288
    sl7288 Posts: 5 Member
    no, eat when it is most convenient and satisfying as long as you reach your daily nutritional needs.
    That's very likely what I'll do. :) I'm always hearing workout & nutrition rumors and they can be hard to sort out. Thanks for the answer!
  • mp_deep
    mp_deep Posts: 85 Member
    In my opinion, it is good to eat before a workout in the range of your daily nutritional needs.
    After, it feels more hunger pangs and you tend to eat more.
  • loriq41
    loriq41 Posts: 479 Member
    I go to the gym at 5:30, so i have a 10 cal zipfizz energy drink on the way, come home and eat around 7..still losing weight so I guess it is working! :)
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