So hungry after lifting!

sophieamhaley
sophieamhaley Posts: 85
in Fitness and Exercise
That's it really, I end up starving after lifting and last night I binged quite spectacularly on crap so I need a contingency plan but don't know what I should be consuming, I'm guessing protein? What kind of thing do you guys have? A shake? Or in a different form.
Thanks

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  • FromAshes2Beast
    FromAshes2Beast Posts: 114 Member
    I usually have either milk or chocolate milk with protein powder added to it or some chicken after a workout. Protein is your best choice as it will keep you full longer as well as feed those muscles you just worked so hard. Best of luck to you :)
  • steve0820
    steve0820 Posts: 510 Member
    I usually load up on food the day of lifting and the day after for recovery. Mostly protein and carbs. How much will depend on if your trying to lose, maintain, or gain weight. Typically a protein shake is an easy way to help this. If I'm still feeling hungry towards the end of the day, that's when the ice cream comes out!
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I usually lift before my evening meal so I'll have something like steamed fish and a pile of veggies soon after lifting. I also ensure I've had protein and carbs within a couple of hours before lifting.

    Protein shakes, Greek yoghurt, milk, cottage cheese, etc might be handy go-to snacks if you're out and about.
  • prestigio
    prestigio Posts: 181 Member
    Egg or tuna sandwich :happy:
  • S3r3knitty
    S3r3knitty Posts: 159 Member
    I usually eat half a greek yoghurt mixed with berries, a tea spoon of honey and some cereals together with a protein bar.
  • elbaldwin0525
    elbaldwin0525 Posts: 159 Member
    I usually have a snack after lifting and then have a meal so i wont binge on a bunch of food too
  • Mario_Az
    Mario_Az Posts: 1,331 Member
    i just do a protein shake with almond milk sometimes i will eat pineapple then drink my shake
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    I am sooooo hungry after doing any work out. Cardio/Classes/Weights etc!!!

    I feel like I am eating so much more rubbish than I did before.

    Yes protein is the answer, but my body is craving 'SUGAR' not chicken, eggs, protein shakes, nuts, greek yoghurt, protein bars etc
  • ianthy
    ianthy Posts: 404 Member
    Normally i take a banana or boiled egg to the gym. After a heavy session i need something to get me home and past the cake shops. As I tend to work out in the mornings - lunch is fish based with plenty of veg. I have not tried the protein drinks etc but would like to try a smoothie at some point.
  • robabob3
    robabob3 Posts: 79 Member
    I have a shake immediately after my workout then I have a meal about an hour after i've finished gym

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