Ladies: What to eat after a workout

meemo88
meemo88 Posts: 436 Member
edited September 25 in Food and Nutrition
Hello,

Just wondering. What are the most effective things to eat after some cardio and weight lifting? I've been eating almonds...about 12 of them. Anything else quick? What do you guys eat?

Thanks.

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  • littlemamajamie
    littlemamajamie Posts: 118 Member
    I always drink a protein shake after my workouts.....
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    Whey protein shake.
  • Crys1209
    Crys1209 Posts: 128 Member
    Bananas are quick and healthy, only have about 60-70 calories in them and are high in potassium which is good for muscle cramps and things.
  • MaryDreamer
    MaryDreamer Posts: 439
    Clif Builder's Protein Bar Peanut Butter :)
  • danyelle67
    danyelle67 Posts: 115 Member
    Greek Yogurt!!!
  • Melis25Fit
    Melis25Fit Posts: 811 Member
    Banana or protien shake!
  • lisapickering
    lisapickering Posts: 374
    Chocolate milk!!
  • roxannima
    roxannima Posts: 10 Member
    I agree with the banana suggestion - I eat one about 45 minutes before a workout, or just after. I also find Vitamin Water Zero to be a really good bounce-back after a workout, especially if it was heavy on cardio. It's got just enough of a boost to get you going, and it's not filled with unnecessary sugar (if you're sure to get the Zero kind).
  • StephieAmber
    StephieAmber Posts: 83
    I second the chocolate milk!! So delicious and easy and great after a hard workout :)
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Macadamias and Luna bars. High protein stuff.
  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    http://www.hussmanfitness.org/html/TFPostProtein.html
  • kimjoan
    kimjoan Posts: 192 Member
    Fruit is great because it is higher in the carbs, which are energy and since you just expended a bunch in your workout a boost of them are nice after. I also try to find something with protein in it - so, something like Greek yogurt is one of my favorites.
  • elliecolorado
    elliecolorado Posts: 1,040
    An apple is my usual go to after a work out.
  • Candiceg13
    Candiceg13 Posts: 218
    I always follow up every workout w/whey protein shake (skim milk, whey protein powder and yoplait smoothie mix) 250 cal, 29g protein......
  • crazymom4
    crazymom4 Posts: 102 Member
    For me ITs always P90x recovery shake with chiaseeds or shakeology with chia seeds:)
  • shreddingit
    shreddingit Posts: 1,133 Member
    u need carbs and protein!! ex: protein drink with milk and a banana...
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    Another chocolate milk fan here!
  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    chocolate milk, plain milk, or chobani yogurt
  • DeniseGdz
    DeniseGdz Posts: 592 Member
    Thanks for all the suggestions ladies! I hadn't really thought about it....I like the idea of a shake (on the go) because I go straight to class after the workout!

    Isnt hte choclate milk heavy on teh sugars??
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/chocolate-milk-the-best-post-workout-recovery-drink/

    Yes it's a bit high in sugar, but the benefits usually outweigh that.
  • mcointreau
    mcointreau Posts: 20
    mm, and if you make your chocolate milk with ovaltine, you are getting nutrients, too.
  • Sden1231
    Sden1231 Posts: 61
    I have a luna bar
  • paulaercksn
    paulaercksn Posts: 29 Member
    My husband had been drinking chocolate soy milk after his P90X workouts.
  • mjg08060
    mjg08060 Posts: 104 Member
    I agree with the banana suggestion - I eat one about 45 minutes before a workout, or just after. I also find Vitamin Water Zero to be a really good bounce-back after a workout, especially if it was heavy on cardio. It's got just enough of a boost to get you going, and it's not filled with unnecessary sugar (if you're sure to get the Zero kind).

    Be careful when drinking anything with reduced or zero calories as it contains artificial sugars which can harm your body such as sucralose and aspartame.. There have been studies conduced that stated they harm your brain so I am not sure how they affect weight loss but I have taken them completely out of my body.
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