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How much protein after mild exercise?

SarahFromWalthamForest
SarahFromWalthamForest Posts: 101 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I did the first mission of Zombies, Run! on my treadmill, I'm very unfit, I spent most of the time walking on speed 6.0; for the running parts I increased it to the maximum speed 12.0 then decreased it to 5.5 and increased it between 6.0 - 7.5 until the next run etc.

Anyway at the end of the mission (35mins), the treadmill said I did 4.10km (2.5 miles), how much protein, if any, is needed for mild-ish exercise?

I ate a soft boiled egg after the mission, as it was the quickest protein source at hand.

Replies

  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    That's good, I usually try to have a little & a little carb before & after workout
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Protein timing is an irrelevance for what you describe.

    Overall protein in your diet is important however, especially so when you are eating so few calories every day.
  • BaddS4
    BaddS4 Posts: 302 Member
    Eggs are good post workout. My go to is a normally a protein shake..
  • Ironandwine69
    Ironandwine69 Posts: 2,432 Member
    Unless you are lifting heavy, you don't need to up your protein intake or worry about timing.
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    Just eat within your calorie (and, ideally but not necessarily, macro) goal. Btw 6.0 IS a run for me :lol: Guess I'm zombie fodder.
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