What's best to eat before and after a work out??

finabella

Ok my questions is what is the best fuel to consume before and after a work out for maximum weight loss and muscle building?

I get confused weather I should eat protien before or after a work out? Is it better to eat carbs before a cardio workout?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

WiiFitFan

There have been some recent studies saying that chocolate milk is better than Gatorade type drinks after a workout.

luppic8

Protein!!!

glenr79

Some things you can eat an hour to an hour and a half before your workout are banannas, peanut butter on a whole wheat bagel, or whole wheat bread..... after again eat a bananna, whey protein, 1% milk, greek or lowfat yogurt, make sure you get some with high protein.... you need carbs and protein immediately following your workout, you have to make sure they are fast dissolving..... the things I listed are fast dissolving.... and yes the fast carbs in the bananna fuel your cardio workout....

kristenherrera

I met with a nutritionist last week and she suggested the following:
Pre workout - a complex carb with a protein (at least 75 calories) so a piece of whole grain bread w a nut butter is a good example, eat this no more than 45 minutes prior to working out

Post workout - a simple carb such as chocolate milk, or a Lara/Cliff/Pure bar etc (Again around 75 calories) eat this within 45 minutes after the workout

Hope that helps, I've noticed a difference in my energy level during and after my workouts since implementing these changes:)

nukehiker

protein before your workout and a recovery drink afterwards

corgifan

I met with a nutritionist last week and she suggested the following:
Pre workout - a complex carb with a protein (at least 75 calories) so a piece of whole grain bread w a nut butter is a good example, eat this no more than 45 minutes prior to working out

Post workout - a simple carb such as chocolate milk, or a Lara/Cliff/Pure bar etc (Again around 75 calories) eat this within 45 minutes after the workout

Hope that helps, I've noticed a difference in my energy level during and after my workouts since implementing these changes:)

This is about what I've been told too. The main thing to keep in mind is that you aren't eating more than you're working out.

glenr79

don't just eat protein before... carbs give you energy to work out so make sure you get carbs before.....

mommymeyersto2

don't just eat protein before... carbs give you energy to work out so make sure you get carbs before.....

Good to know! I don't workout till my kids nap and follow it up with a whey protein shake. I'm just afraid I might be getting too many carbs on my diet. I checked out my weekly progress pie chart and it showed 55% carbs and the fats/proteins were even.

glenr79

Fruits and vegetables, and whole grains are the good complex carbs... they have fiber, have a ton of benefits, help you lose weight and give you the vitamins and nutrients you need.... the only time it is acceptable to eat simple carbs is before and after a workout.... protein is good for the muscles but will not give you energy to work out.. that is carbohydrates main purpose in life!

mommymeyersto2

Fruits and vegetables, and whole grains are the good complex carbs... they have fiber, have a ton of benefits, help you lose weight and give you the vitamins and nutrients you need.... the only time it is acceptable to eat simple carbs is before and after a workout.... protein is good for the muscles but will not give you energy to work out.. that is carbohydrates main purpose in life!

Thank you again!!! I've been doing mostly whole grains, fruits and veggies. Steady weight loss so I will stick with what's working. I'm feeling the best I've felt in years and I just started last month!!

finabella

Thanks everyone I appreciate your help

fiberartist219

To be honest, I avoid food within an hour before and after my workout. I barfed last Monday right after working out, so I'm kind of scared to have my heart racing with a full belly every since.