post workout food

bekdavis

what do you eat after your workout? suggestions needed. :-)

kabel4892

BUMP. I never know what to eat either. Im guessing something healthy. lol

Clew

I've been eating some protein and a veggie. (example, a couple hard boiled eggs and some sliced cucumber) Makes me feel pretty good

Hope this helps! :flowerforyou:

fullofhope76

I always exercise in the morning and right after I drink some milk. Then about an hour later I have my actual breakfast. I am looking into a blender though so that I can make protein shakes.

FitBeto

Massive steak and massive serving of sweet potato

massive any kind of chicken and sweet potato

Chinese food

pretty much what i would eat any other day of my boring life

jamers3111

IF I need something to help with recovery it's usually a glass of chocolate milk OR unsweet vanilla almond milk... something high in protein. I may have a banana after a long run, too.

kjf1982

I've read that anything high in protein is best right after a workout. Eggs, tuna, chicken, etc...

SorchaEilis

That depends on when I work out. If it's directly after work, I'll have a piece of fruit and maybe a protein shake. If it's later, closer to before dinner, i just eat dinner, which is, on later workout days, usually something protein dense like chicken with veggies and some rice or quinoa to get a little energy boost for the rest of my evening. If I work out in the morning (which is extremely rare) I have coffee (probably not the best post workout, but hey) and yogurt with fruit and a little granola or a protein shake with fruit blended in.

shivles

Protein shake

If I'm starving though I do love cottage cheese as a quick grab snack or some fat free greek yoghurt/fromage frais with a spoon of honey. Anything high protein.

crazybookworm

My absolute fave is Apple slices with a teaspoon of natural peanut butter. Oh, and a little sprinkle of cinnamon..Perfection!

Other foods I enjoy post workout are:

*A small handful of nuts and/or trailmix
*Mixed Berries
*Half a cup of Chocolate Milk with half a banana
*Serving of Greek Yogurt with some granola
*1 Carrot(Sliced) and teaspoon of hummus
*Mini Babybel cheese + 1/2 an apple

sujenwujen

During the summer, I was very good about making myself a coconut water smoothie after a workout. Coconut water is supposed to be "nature's Gatorade," but drinking it straight was just not appealing to me at all. So, I would pour about a cup of coconut water in the blender with some ice & whatever fresh fruit I had on hand. Strawberries, bananas, peaches, pineapple -- whatever. If the fruit is tart, I might add some Stevia or Splenda. Sometimes I'd add fresh mint (or basil -- really good with strawberries!). Anyway, I'd blend it up & drink it down. I also froze it into popsicles for a nice summer treat!

I know most people make smoothies with yogurt, but I didn't want anything that heavy & thick. The coconut water is much more drinkable, and like I said, it's supposed to be "nature's Gatorade," so it's supposed to replenish all those electrolytes & whatnot. With the fruit, it was surprisingly filling.

I don't have my smoothies so much anymore, but that's because I now workout in the morning before breakfast. When I'm done with my workout, I eat a banana & a hard boiled egg -- potassium & protein!

CassyClary

Pancakes. Hot pretzels. White cheddar smartfood popcorn...usually its just whatever suits my fancy. A honey peanut butter sandwich with some cold milk/almond milk really hits the spot for me. I love chocolate milk post-workout too.

ericahassinistermotives

Greek God's Greek Yogurt with Honey, like 1 serving.

After a work out, protein helps. If you're feeling like something hot though, try an egg-white omelet.

juliemargaretkim

I add frozen blueberries into a carton of Greek Yogurt and eat it slowly! It's fast, keeps me from grabbing a muffin or a bagel, and it fills me up, and I feel really healthy afterwards. And, of course, drink water (or plain herbal tea)!

dovelette

30g of whey protein mixed with water for maximum muscle building/recovery. It is "predigested" so that it immediately is absorbed without having to break down the macronutrient (protein) into amino acids - your muscles can only use these broken down parts. Skip the digestion and go right for the good stuff!

CloverCreeper

Cottage cheese. Yum. (:

Goldie_13

My go-to post workout snacks/meals

apples & peanut butter
smoothie
protein shake
greek yogurt with fresh fruit

Goldie_13

Greek God's Greek Yogurt with Honey, like 1 serving.

After a work out, protein helps. If you're feeling like something hot though, try an egg-white omelet.

Love Greek Gods Greek Yogurt!

Angie__1MR

whey shake and for carbs, either a poptart or fruit snacks

LIswimmer51

I actually had greek yogurt and a lean cuisine (stir-fry with chicken) after working out today. Healthy and filling and you're getting you calories worth. Stick to something healthy, high in protein, and depending on your diet. Try to avoid soda and stick to water also. I've yet to try whey but i heard it works awesome.

enhance00

Post workout is the only time of the day where some simple carbs can be helpful. You want things that are faster digesting and can help your body recover.

If we're talking about a light jog or bike ride, then it might not be as necessary. But if you are working out to exhaustion, some protein and simple carbs can go a long way.

I just mix straight maltodextrin in with a protein shake. Another idea could be any sugary fruit (banana for instance). I knew a bodybuilder who would drink a can of soda after workouts to spike his blood sugar. Google it, read up on the studies.

RobinvdM

apples, bananas, almonds, walnuts, homemade whole wheat muffins are my usual go-to. Filling in a healthy way and not hardhitting on calories (ok the nuts are, but they are good for you.)

Oh Fig bars too.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/fig-and-walnut-energy-bars-recipe/index.html

You can tweak this to add craisins, mini choc chips, or whatever youd like to make it more tantalizing.

reporter31

a Vi-shake after a workout within 30 minutes is great, packed with great quality tri-sorb protein so your body absorbs all the nutrients and you get lean muscle.

reporter31

I just bought coconut milk to put in my vi-shakes --- I'm trying to find the coconut almond milk. Heard it's great

Mustang_Susie

I work out in the morning, so no breakfast but I drink water to hydrate before hand.
Then I eat a cereal bar in between my step and pump class.
Afterwards it's home for lunch:
-PB&J
-fruit
-skim milk
-little something sweet to stave off the craving

MrsHilgert

i usually feel like eating everything i can find. but i try not to. protein shake or green monsters are good. some kind of complex carb is also good.

haroon_awan

Green/leafy veg
Protein
Healthy fats
Complex carb (if you want)

Simple!

jamielynas

Chicken rice and some simple carbs, muffins, brownies etc, and a shake and banana

susannahsutton1

Sushi. Just 2 or 3 pieces of salmon nigiri from the sushi bar by my gym.

keem88

like others have said, anything with protein. i too do cottage cheese, greek yogurt, or a protein shake

bunny1006

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