Protein/Carb meal/snack recommendations? Mainly before and after hitting the gym

adina_91

I need to eat more than i am currently eating. I'm about to go to the gym and i know eggs with tortillas isn't enough for a bodybuilding workout. I'm about to eat some healthy carbs right now (oatmeal) and maybe also toast and peanut butter.

Any idea on what i should get when i go to the store?

JDMac82

Oatmeal is a good carb source, I would recommend post workout bcaa and water and then after 15 minutes consuming high glycemic index foods. After my workouts Ill consume a protein shake with milk. Protein for rebuilding and then Milk for aiding in getting the nutrients to the muscle groups. Your body is 300% more efficient after the anabolic window (15 minutes after your workout) try and capitalize on that. Mid morning and mid afternoon snacks will help as well.

trigden1991

Buy anything you want that fits your macro and calorie goals!

livingleanlivingclean

I don't eat anything before I work out... I have dinner and dessert when I get home.

Buy what ever takes your fancy!

Jonnydebrasco

Exactly what jdmac said. It is a vrry good thing to have a high quality protein shake with milk after workouts as your body will make best use of it within half hour of your workout

Jonnydebrasco

What has worked for me is eating six to seven times a day

livingleanlivingclean

arenavles wrote: »

What has worked for me is eating six to seven times a day

Worked for what?

Jonnydebrasco

My diet

Jonnydebrasco

The question was about nuttition was it not?

sgt1372

OP: Have you ever heard of the Elvis sandwich"?

If not, Google it. It's a grilled peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich that's attributed to Elvis Presley. It's very popular in Nashville.

Logs in at about 780 cals the way I make it. Lots of fat but also lots of carbs and protein in it. Just balance it out w/more carbs & protein and less fat the rest of the day.

Make it for you hubby now and then. He'll love you even more than he already does when you do.