Bonked after workout
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bikermike5094
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Just got done doing an hour on the treadmill at 3.0/455 calories. Got back to my desk and totally bonked. weak, shaky, depleted. Had an omlette for breakfast and a couple of oreos for a snack. what do you eat prior to a workout so you dont bonk?
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I'm asuming you're not from UK as we have a totally different meaning for bonking.lol.0
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Iusually drink a protein something. I still feel that way when I don't take enough protein0
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Drink a protein shake. It'll help.
And I thought this said "boink" and not "bonk". Not sure where you are from - but, "bonk" in my neck of the woods doesn't usually mean tired or shaky. lol.0 -
mags i was thinking the exact same thing!0
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In Britain you would be lucky to get bonked ;-)0
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BONK!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bonking
Personally, I'd be happy to bonk after a work out. And I find that I'm a bit shaky afterwards too. If it's been good that is.0 -
Just got done doing an hour on the treadmill at 3.0/455 calories. Got back to my desk and totally bonked. weak, shaky, depleted. Had an omlette for breakfast and a couple of oreos for a snack. what do you eat prior to a workout so you dont bonk?
Carbs before, protein after.
It'll get better if you keep it up...I promise.0 -
well definitely NOT oreos! LOL :laugh:
I will usually have a fresh fruit or a slice of peanut butter toast or a fiber bar (or protein bar) there are many healthy things that you can eat...usually you just have to follow your body, if I am doing a REALLY intense workout I will eat more than if I am just doing a light one....0 -
Not oreos! Haha. Try something that gives you more sustained energy (rather than a sugar burst that leads to a crash). I will have a cup of vanilla low-fat yogurt, with a cup of sliced strawberries, and topped with a small handful of granola. My own homemade fruit parfait. Only about 150 calories. Then, post workout, try another small snack. A granola bar or handful of almonds and a banana are good choices.0
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I'm asuming you're not from UK as we have a totally different meaning for bonking.lol.
Yes, I was just popping along to suggest it had a different meaning for us....
Still, sounds like a good way to end a workout. Perhaps a shower first though?0 -
Im not an expert by any means, but I have read and learned that you need to prepare your body for a intensive workout by loading carbs before and protein afterwards. Recent studies show low fat chocolate milk or gatorade would do the job after workout and make you bonk less. LOL.0
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The key is how you feel. Do what works best for you. Snacks eaten soon before exercise probably won't give you added energy, but they can help keep up your blood sugar and prevent distracting hunger pangs.
Good snack options include:
Energy bars or drinks
Bananas or other fresh fruit
Yogurt
Fruit smoothies
Whole-grain bagel or crackers with peanut butter
Granola bars
A healthy snack is especially important if you plan a workout several hours after a meal. Good luck!0 -
I eat a couple pieces of multi-grain toast.0
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You might want to type in bonked and see the definition you get back.0
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I had to a double take on bonked too Lol!
That sort of activity in my office would be frowned on and could lead to the divorce courts!!0 -
Bonk.... Yeah, not what I was thinking.... LOL0
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I'm asuming you're not from UK as we have a totally different meaning for bonking.lol.0
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I'm asuming you're not from UK as we have a totally different meaning for bonking.lol.
LOL! That's exactly what I was thinking too.
I usually have a protein drink. Or apple slices and natural peanut butter about 1/2 hour to 45 minutes before.0 -
I never knew "bonk" had such pleasant connotations...0
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LOL....you said "bonked". :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0
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