best recovery foods

queenmolly68
queenmolly68 Posts: 71
edited December 18 in Food and Nutrition
So I've overdone it the past few days and now my whole body feels like jello and I can hardly get off the couch today. Its' gonna be a rest day anyway, but I'm wondering what the best things are to eat today to help my body recover for tomorrow.

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  • sharonfoncannon
    sharonfoncannon Posts: 38 Member
    bump because I want to know also
  • gerard54
    gerard54 Posts: 1,107 Member
    I like protien shakes, alot of water and motrin, seems to help...
  • queenmolly68
    queenmolly68 Posts: 71
    I should point out that I'm not in any pain and have no stiffness, just pure exhaustion.
  • sharonfoncannon
    sharonfoncannon Posts: 38 Member
    bumping again.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,268 Member
    Just a decent balance of nutrients.
  • terrirz
    terrirz Posts: 53
    I like protien shakes, alot of water and motrin, seems to help...

    this^..Its what Ive been doing for the last 2 days since restarting my excersizing...I too am taking a rest day.. my knees (torn menicus's couldnt handle another day in a row..lol)...
  • AFluffyNyamma
    AFluffyNyamma Posts: 99 Member
    Vitamin shops also have specific recovery drinks. Try Gatorade or something like that with a protein bar, GOOD carbs are suggested as well.
  • anunknownmouse
    anunknownmouse Posts: 118
    Just a decent balance of nutrients.

    This. There's no need for protein shakes or anything of that sort. Eating wholesome foods would do just as well, if not better. Meat, eggs, vegetables, whole grains, etc.
  • AFluffyNyamma
    AFluffyNyamma Posts: 99 Member
    Maybe try a slice or two of whole grain bread with apple's and some peanut butter. Whatever meets your taste
  • delikium
    delikium Posts: 196 Member
    spirulina...
  • delikium
    delikium Posts: 196 Member
    banana
  • claricecollins
    claricecollins Posts: 54
    Oatmeal and high fiber fruits and vegs ( like apples and beets). Green tea, coffee, and water help too.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    Chocolate Milk

    True Story!
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    Proper overall nutrition and proper rest. There's no such thing as a "recovery food."
  • savlov30
    savlov30 Posts: 233 Member
    I love p90x recovery drink. It taste like an Orange Julius. 1 scoop is 110 calories.
  • tracidphipps
    tracidphipps Posts: 6
    Yep, chocolate milk!
  • RockyDon
    RockyDon Posts: 87 Member
    Protein powder and gatoraid mixed
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Yeah, I was going to say chocolate milk.

    I heard this and thought it was crazy. I was using the P90X recovery drink. I compared, almost identical nutrients. So I switched. I use non fat milk and nesquik. You have to use it within an hour of your workout. It replaces all the junk your muscles release when working out. It's very good for your body and eliminates soreness and tiredness.

    Try it. You'll be amazed.
  • SummerLovesPhil
    SummerLovesPhil Posts: 242 Member
    Chocolate Milk

    True Story!

    Hey, that would do the job nicely!

    My favorite when I'm utterly depleted is oatmeal with sunflower seeds, raisins, and a banana (the ripe banana eliminates the need to add sugar), or a good ol' PB&J on whole wheat, with or without a glass of milk.
  • Mercenary1914
    Mercenary1914 Posts: 1,087 Member
    Chocolate Milk

    True Story!

    Hey, that would do the job nicely!

    My favorite when I'm utterly depleted is oatmeal with sunflower seeds, raisins, and a banana (the ripe banana eliminates the need to add sugar), or a good ol' PB&J on whole wheat, with or without a glass of milk.

    Yes Chocolate Milk has the PERFECT mix of Carb/Protein/Fat combo...and it's the right kind of mix to fuel muscle all while spiking your glycogen levels.


    52 grams of carbs, 16 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fat.


    If I didn't drink Protein shakes...that's what I'd drink for recovery...Chocolate Milk..Oatmeal...Egg whites...and lot's of Water.
  • ChelseaM18
    ChelseaM18 Posts: 303
    Balance of carbs and proteins with a little fat. E.g an apple with a slice of wholemeal toast with peanut butter and a protein shake or grilled chicken breast.
  • nannanorem
    nannanorem Posts: 90 Member
    Chocolate milk :) I'm going to try that! Thanks
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Proper overall nutrition and proper rest. There's no such thing as a "recovery food."

    This! You've just exausted yourself and probably stressed your central nervous system a little. Rest is probably most of what you need. UTR is right though, no majic recovery food. Just good nutrition combined with the rest.
  • Janeeemonettt
    Janeeemonettt Posts: 14 Member
    My trainer has advised me to eat easily digestable protein an hour before i work out. It helps with the recovery. Plus i work out before dinner, so for dinner i eat no carbs, just protein & veggies. That seems to help!
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    My trainer has advised me to eat easily digestable protein an hour before i work out. It helps with the recovery. Plus i work out before dinner, so for dinner i eat no carbs, just protein & veggies. That seems to help!

    Your trainer is giving you reasonable advice for workout recovery. The OP has a minor case of overtraining going on from what it sounds like. That is more an overall fatigue and CNS issue. Rest and overall good nutrition is the only thing that will help.

    PS: The veggies you eat for dinner are carbs. I'm guessing you meant no starches? Like say potatoes or rice or pasta? BTW, if you are working out at high intensity, like heavy lifting, those starches can be helpful in replacing glycogen stores. Run that by your trainer for thier input based on your workout program.
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