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I HATE EATING AFTER THE GYM

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  • FoodandFitness
    FoodandFitness Posts: 502 Member
    I wouldn't worry about it unless you were gaining or losing weight too fast.
  • Sqeekyjojo
    Sqeekyjojo Posts: 704 Member
    I felt a little bit wobbly after my workout today. I'd obviously exercised beyond what was already in my body from breakfast, so I owed my body some fuel.

    I repaid it by having a snack bar with pumpkin seeds and things in it and then I ate good things when I got home.


    Maybe try and think of it as you're owing your body for working hard, rather than undoing good work?
  • Meaganandcheese
    Meaganandcheese Posts: 525 Member
    Well, you need to eat to fuel those workouts. That's a really intense output everyday. You'll undo your progress faster by not eating than if you eat something solidly nutritious to take care of your body. Planning is key. Pre-track whenever you can. It's not UNDOING your activity - you're honoring it and ensuring that you can keep going with it.

    A peanut butter sandwich and a glass of milk would be one option - protein, sugar, whole grains, etc. A good balance and not too heavy later in the evening.
  • schnarfo
    schnarfo Posts: 764 Member
    I find it hard to eat after the gym, I start off really hungry but get full very quickly! Annoys me I can't eat more ! I have to wait a while then have a high protein snack later on
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    I have whey protein after, then about an hour or two after the whey, I eat a big meal.
  • carrietehbear
    carrietehbear Posts: 384 Member
    I workout for 45 minutes to an hour every day after work. I am STARVING when I'm done. I drink a simple protein shake when I'm done (just some water and whey protein) and go home and eat dinner. Then I end up having to still find snacks to get enough calories for the day.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    I hear you i usually just eat something small
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    Oh someone posted a good thing about why you are so hungry after swimming one of it has to do with the colder water temperature.

    The only thing that would work for me before a swim was a very thick shake. Peanut butter and banana w/ flax oil.
  • sarahnull07
    sarahnull07 Posts: 18 Member
    Just a protein shake. I usually can't eat after a workout. So I drink it. Then I'll usually eat around 3 hours later.

    Im the same I make a banana peanut butter whey protein shake and dont eat again for 3-4 hours
  • sevenbabies
    sevenbabies Posts: 6 Member
    Workout in the morning but it usually kills my appetite. I make myself have eggs and whole grain toast or the toast w/ nut butter and a green smoothie. Light but nutritious. What will " undo" your workout is not eating and screwing up your metabolism.
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