Do you eat post workout

juldga · February 2011

After workouts im so hungry but its bedtime. Should i eat or not. If yes whats a good post workout snack

JennLifts · February 2011

I do a serving of fruit, with .5c of milk and protein powder (plus .5c water)

JennLifts · February 2011

Or... 6oz greek yogurt, 1/2 a graham cracker sheet and 1tbs choc chips

ashlenburke · February 2011

An energy bar or fruit.

Shaye85 · February 2011

something with protien

lordofultima · February 2011

After workout I DESTROY a meal, though that's usually 1 meal into the day so relatively early. Protein is an absolute necessity after working out, going to bed or not. For me, I get like 4 pieces of whole wheat toast, some veggies, and a protein shake.

yalisa0424 · February 2011

I workout half way into my shift at work (yes, I get the liberty of working out at work) so i do a quick shot of protein (GNC AMP Wheybolic extreme: 1 scoop =20 grams of protein). I mix it with milk and then I usually wait about half and hour or an hour and eat dinner.

cmbneeley · February 2011

i've had this same question myself. i try not to eat after 8pm, but one of my exercise classes doesn't get out until 8:20 on some days, adnd 9:20 on other days and I'm always starving after those classes. last night, i burned 1216 calories at zumba according to my HRM, and was starving afterwards because I had only eaten 1244 calories that day. i'm looking forward to reading the responses here, too!

JennsLosing · February 2011

i do, but i normally work out late morning, so by the time im done, its lunch time!

Proudmumofboys · February 2011

The luna bars (Chocolate over nutz), is very good, lots of protein, as well as they Kashi crunch bars, lots of protein.. I normally have one of those before or after a work out.. Other things..

Toast w/ peanut butter, crackers w/ peanut butter, banana, Cereal w/ fat free milk and fresh fruit, or oatmeal w/ fresh fruit..

ImmortalWings17 · February 2011

I exercise an hour after I eat supper, or I get sick and light headed. I don't think exercising on an empty stomache is good, but I also don't think an absurdly full on is ideal either. That's just me:) Hope it helps.

jadedjade24 · February 2011

I have a protein shake. Its 100 calories and 15g of protein. But I exercise sometimes before dinner, so that takes care of the hunger issue. But when I do it after dinner, its all about the shake.

drath · February 2011

Its best not to exercise right before bedtime because your body needs time and warm down. and eating right before bedtime is not good because once you are asleep, your metabolism almost completely stops.

Otherwise, yes, its important to eat after a work out to help your body recover. Right after working out, having a boost of protein in your blood stream helps build muscle mass.

AmyJopp · February 2011

or melted peanut butter mixed with oats YUM!

ladyhawk00 · February 2011

I workout in the evening and almost always have a snack afterwards - high protein, good fats. Typically some yogurt or cottage cheese and some almonds, and usually some fruit. Unless eating late disturbs your sleep, it's a good idea to get some protein after a workout, to help repair the damage done to muscles.