Pre and Post workout Foods

myltlisa24

Hello, I am new to these boards, so any help would be much appreciated. I do kickboxing twice a week, and when i inputed my exercise at 60 minutes, it up'd my calorie intake, for good reasons. You sweat out up to 700 calories. But my problem is eating more than what I need. So i've included nuts into my diet, but then my protein is waaaay over. Should I be concerned? Any suggestions would be helpful!!

melaniecheeks

1. No worries going over on protein. Especially true if you're strength training/ muscle building. But anything up to 100-150g protein a day is fine.

2. You're right to be concerned about fuelling a workout - you need something in advance that is going to give you enough fuel or energy, and something afterwards to replenish. For a cardio intense workout like kick boxing I'd go for some quality carbs beforehand (a banana about an hour before) and maybe some wholewheat toast or pasta afterwards with some protein like tuna or chicken.

LisetteHarrington

The protein is only a recommended set amount. Eating more lean proteins and less carbs will help shed the wait and help your muscles' stamina. I wouldn't worry about "excess" proteins. I've done the South Beach diet, where you eliminate all the bad (read: white) carbs and end up eating more protein. The only thing my doctor noticed was that my urine contained a byproduct of stored sugar breaking down......nothing alarming he said! Good luck to you!

JNick77

What do you consider way over for Protein. Pre-workout get some carbs and protein in, oatmeal is a good carb of choice. Rice, chicken, etc. Honestly you can eat the same thing post workout too.

Although interesting enough, if you workout in the morning I was reading about the benefits of "fasted" exercise and not just cardio, weights too. Basically a study was done where three groups were formed in which one group (A) was fed a meal prior to weight lifting, one group (B) ate nothing prior to lifting but ate the same meal group A at later that morning, and then group C was a control group and didn't exercise. The lifting was first thing in the morning after they woke up so they had 7 - 8 hours of a fast. What they found is that group B was no less productive than group A but had more effect on their bodyfat loss and did not lose muscle mass.

I know you said kickboxing but it might be applicable to your situation too.

Sookie_182

Im actually kind of in the same boat myself, I do karate but i usually do it late at night so i dont finish til after 10! Does anyone know what would be a good food ta eat after it? something that can replenish me but still is light enough for the late hour because I don't like ta eat too much too close before going to bed.

kathyhaf1

I don't eat before I exercies (usually first thing in the am) because I've read that your body will use the stored fat as fuel (your body will burn off fat). And you are supposed to eat a lean protein (to help your muscles re-build) and a "good" carb to go along with it. Egg whites, string cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese with fruit, oatmeal ect.

JNick77

I don't eat before I exercies (usually first thing in the am) because I've read that your body will use the stored fat as fuel (your body will burn off fat). And you are supposed to eat a lean protein (to help your muscles re-build) and a "good" carb to go along with it. Egg whites, string cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese with fruit, oatmeal ect.

You might find this interesting then. http://www.leangains.com/search/label/Leangains Guide