Workouts and Eating

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DawnCallas
DawnCallas Posts: 68
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I started the C25K program last week and am LOVING it! When I get done though I am beyond starving. Is it okay to eat right after a work out? Is it better to eat before? Should I wait a certain amount of time? Any snack ideas?

Sorry for the million questions. Thanks for any information you can give me!:happy:

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  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
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    You SHOULD eat as soon as you can after a work out (within minutes and no more than a half hour after). I eat a greek yogurt, drink a protein shake or eat cottage cheese within minutes after working out. Your muscles need the protein and your body needs the fuel for recovery.

    I also eat a snack before (yogurt, shake, kashi go lean bar, etc)----Usually falls during my afternoon snack. I can't workout hungry.
  • JustAmy
    JustAmy Posts: 291
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    I eat within half an hour of my morning workouts ~ my stomach is usually growling loudly by the time I finish!!

    best of luck!!
  • kellykat
    kellykat Posts: 180 Member
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    I love peanut butter and a banana after a workout. It feels like a reward, and the protein is good for you.

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