Deadline to consume exercise calories?

Leela30

Since this is all calculated over the course of a day, when should you really be eating those exercise calories. I mean, scientifically, is it better to eat more closer to the exercise event (either before or after) or does it not matter.

The main reason I ask is because I have late night soccer practices (either ending at 9 or 11) and by then I'm not really hungry to eat my 500-700 calories that I burn at practice. I try to stock up a little more during the day, but there's only so much I can eat. And I know protein powders are kinda the key there.

BUT IS IT BETTER TO CONSUME THOSE CALORIES NEAR THE EXERCISE OR DOES IT NOT MATTER?

kellyscomeback

If I know what I'm going to to workout wise that day and based on my average burn for that workout I will eat more throughout the day.

Pebble321

I think you have to work out what works for you - I sometimes eat more the night before a long run, sometimes afterwards.
If you know you will be working hard that night, I think it would make sense to plan a bigger brekky and lunch so you are well fuelled up and have lots of energy. And perhaps plan something easy to snack on that you can have after training.

Laces_0ut

just don't eat after midnight. we've seen what happens when Gremlins do that.

Leela30

just don't eat after midnight. we've seen what happens when Gremlins do that.

Oh NO! That sounds terrifying