Probably a stupid question buuuuut....

mynameisnotlisa

Should I eat a protein bar before or after working out?

lynnie_1

If you workout in the morning your suppose to do it before you eat anything and this will burn belly fat faster!! So i would say after.

FitToFab

either time is fine...just look for the ones with less sugar

RTricia

you hit your target heart rate faster and keep fuel in your system for your workout if you eat something small.... so I'd have a bite or two of the protein bar but that's it.

Then I'd eat the rest of it afterwards....

kmeekhof

If you workout in the morning your suppose to do it before you eat anything and this will burn belly fat faster!! So i would say after.

I disagree. You are going to be able to exercise longer if you have fuel "food" in your system, therefore burning more calories.

It is also important after a long workout to restore your body with both protein and carbs.

Jayni40

If your strength training definitely after but you should always eat something light at least an hour to half hour before.

davejlee

After. Protein is key for muscle repair and recovery. Your metabolic rate is increased after a workout as well.

cocobeenie

I recommend having a balanced breakfast like half a cup of oatmeal with half a cup of blueberries and a tablespoon of sliced almonds with a three whites and one yolk omelet a couple hours before you head out for your workout. I have mine right when I get up so its a little digested by the time I make it to my dance classes.

Then, on your way out the door have a small carb like a piece of fruit. This gives you energy during your workout and will keep you from being distracted from hunger. Also have a little water so you can make sure you are hydrated for your workout.

During your workout hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

After your workout you need to refuel your muscles with protein so they don't go bye bye. Have your protein bar then. Even better, have a protein shake. They tend to be less calories, carbs, and fat for the amount of protein they contain. That means your can enjoy some more yummy things later on in the day If you go with a protein shake, choose the faster-digesting whey powder over slow-digesting casein powder. This ensures the protein gets to your muscles in time. Its best to have your post-workout meal before half an hour has passed.

Before you go to bed its ideal to have a casein protein shake. Since casein protein is slow-digesting your body will be using it as fuel during your sleep instead of turning to breaking down those precious muscles you've worked hard to build up.

Hope this helps!

mynameisnotlisa

I recommend having a balanced breakfast like half a cup of oatmeal with half a cup of blueberries and a tablespoon of sliced almonds with a three whites and one yolk omelet a couple hours before you head out for your workout. I have mine right when I get up so its a little digested by the time I make it to my dance classes.

Then, on your way out the door have a small carb like a piece of fruit. This gives you energy during your workout and will keep you from being distracted from hunger. Also have a little water so you can make sure you are hydrated for your workout.

During your workout hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

After your workout you need to refuel your muscles with protein so they don't go bye bye. Have your protein bar then. Even better, have a protein shake. They tend to be less calories, carbs, and fat for the amount of protein they contain. That means your can enjoy some more yummy things later on in the day If you go with a protein shake, choose the faster-digesting whey powder over slow-digesting casein powder. This ensures the protein gets to your muscles in time. Its best to have your post-workout meal before half an hour has passed.

Before you go to bed its ideal to have a casein protein shake. Since casein protein is slow-digesting your body will be using it as fuel during your sleep instead of turning to breaking down those precious muscles you've worked hard to build up.

Hope this helps!

That is brilliant! Thank you (all of you) for your advice and suggestion!

zianiH

I dont have any adv for you but I love your ticker... so cute

mynameisnotlisa

hahaha thaaanks! i got bored with a picture of myself and microsoft paint one night... wanted to see what my hair would look like in different colors..

ivyjbres

After. Protein is key for muscle repair and recovery. Your metabolic rate is increased after a workout as well.

True, but 100 calories is enough to fuel the recovery that occurs right after a workout. The rest of the repair process happens later after your workout, mostly while you're asleep. Most protein bars are a lot more than 100 calories, you don't really need all of them. A healthy dinner a few hours before bed will have a much bigger affect. But you should definitely have a snack right after working out, along with having something a bit before you work out, never on an empty stomach.