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Best Post Workout Snack?

MeABride2B
MeABride2B Posts: 48
edited January 1 in Food and Nutrition
I'm looking to change things up with my post workout snacks....

On days that I workout really hard I struggle to eat for the rest of the day (I'm not hungry), so I'm wondering what people eat when they return from their workouts...

Any ideas/help is apprecaited :)

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  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    I don't plan pre or post workout snacks. I eat my regular meals and that's it.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    I don't plan pre or post workout snacks. I eat my regular meals and that's it.

    Same here. Just real food at my next meal seems good enough for me.
  • MaintainCats
    MaintainCats Posts: 222 Member
    In theory you should have complex carbs (whole wheat etc) and protein like hard boiled eggs or some cheese etc.

    I prefer luna bars.

    I have heard good things about chocolate milk post-workout too but I can't drink milk so it isn't for me!
  • conniegroh
    conniegroh Posts: 1 Member
    To build muscle I have heard you should have some protein within 30 minutes of a workout. I usually have a protein shake made with coconut/almond milk, protein powder.
  • sliceofsarah
    sliceofsarah Posts: 141 Member
    I have protein powder (chocolate flavor) in water after I lift weights. And usually I workout (lift or run) right before breakfast or dinner, so I get the rest of my refueling there.

    Do you like dessert? I usually eat dessert (frozen greek yogurt) on the days I burn a lot of calories. That's a fun way to spend your extra calories assuming you like to eat them back.
  • MDWilliams1857
    MDWilliams1857 Posts: 315 Member
    Immediately after my workout I drink a protein shake made with Whey and Casein protein and I have a handful of Gummy bears. After a good hard workout is a perfect time to get some simple carbs. If you have a sweet tooth, post workout is a perfect time to feed it.
  • Lindsay_N
    Lindsay_N Posts: 100
    I have a protein drink. Chocolate protein powder mixed with almond or soy milk.
  • PennStateChick
    PennStateChick Posts: 327 Member
    I drink chocolate milk following my workouts. It's a REALLY good recovery drink.

    This article on WebMD backs up the fact that Chocolate Milk is a great recovery drink: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/protein-powder

    I don't usually want to eat right after a workout, but I LOVE my chocolate milk. I think it actually tastes better after a tough workout.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I don't plan pre or post workout snacks. I eat my regular meals and that's it.

    Same here. Just real food at my next meal seems good enough for me.

    Same here, unless I am having dessert that night. In that case, dessert is my "snack." :bigsmile:
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