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Eating after exercise...

Holykoala
Holykoala Posts: 4
edited March 2 in Health and Weight Loss
Do you really get cramps from eating EXACTLY after you exercise?

I've just finished some yoga and I'm hungry right now. I want to avoid the leg cramps but at the same time I don't want to hurt my body from not eating when hungry...

Help....<stomach gurgle>

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  • paulie3sticks
    paulie3sticks Posts: 5
    I always thought you shouldn't go swimming after eating... in other words - don't exercise after eating or you risk getting a cramp. I've never heard of getting a cramp because of eating after exercising.

    I would say if you're hungry, eat. But, as in all things, do it in moderation.
  • AustinRockall
    AustinRockall Posts: 35
    Crush some Chocolate milk!
  • healthyfoxx
    healthyfoxx Posts: 104 Member
    Everyone is different. Some people might cramp, but others won't. I never have. I love eating right after working out.
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    it's probably an electrolyte thing.

    i like eating after a workout. especially brunch after crushing some weights on sundays.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    No, eating does not make you get cramps.
  • kempt_ken
    kempt_ken Posts: 96 Member
    No I've never had that happen.
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