craving sugar after workouts

raggydolljodie

hi, ive only just started regularly working out and i am finding that i crave sugar once im done. is this normal?

quietvibes

SInce your burning of alot of carbs and energy your body craves more energy. But instead of eating these sweets eat fruits and pretend their sweets lol i get the same cravings

GillianMcK

I drink whole milk after a run or weights session, it hydrates, has protein, fat and carbs, I know chocolate milk is quite a good post workout food but I don't like chocolate milk so I stick to plain whiole milk, or a handful of pine nuts!!

Acg67

hi, ive only just started regularly working out and i am finding that i crave sugar once im done. is this normal?

Sounds like the start of an addiction, I'd avoid all sugar since that stuff is worse than cocaine

Meushichan

Yep. It's your body wanting energy, which you have, hidden in fat stores. I get my fix with a protein shake. I make mine the consistency of a milkshake, and it tricks my brain into thinking I'm having something bad

GeminiFitness1

Make sure you eat something after workout with protein. It doesn't have to be a shake it could be anything you like.

ndj1979

hi, ive only just started regularly working out and i am finding that i crave sugar once im done. is this normal?

Sounds like the start of an addiction, I'd avoid all sugar since that stuff is worse than cocaine

pfff come on man!! lolz

ndj1979

SInce your burning of alot of carbs and energy your body craves more energy. But instead of eating these sweets eat fruits and pretend their sweets lol i get the same cravings

why can't she have sweets from say a cookie if she wants instead of fruit? sugar is sugar….

neandermagnon

yes it's normal. Humans evolved as hunter-gatherers. Exercise = food acquisition. Your body expects food after exercise, so eat something. A good post-workout meal contains protein and carbs.

halimatun

same here..its normal i guess
have some fruits..or nuts..or protein shake..anything that suits you