FAVORITE POST EXERCISE FOOD

yanksgurl613
yanksgurl613 Posts: 60
edited September 25 in Fitness and Exercise
WHATS YOUR FAV POST EXERCISE FOOD?
FOOD NOT PROTIEN SHAKE. I HAVE MY SHAKE IN THE MORNING. I LIKE TO HAVE CEREAL AFTER MY WORKOUTS BUT IT HAS SO MANY CARBS AND CALORIES SO IT DOESNT WORK. :( I NEED SOME IDEAS OF SMALL SNACKS FILLING BUT SMALL FOR AFTER WORKOUTS. IF THERE IS GOOD CEREAL THAT'S LOW ON CALORIES I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW ABOUT IT. I LOVE HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS BUT SOOO MANY CALORIES. LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING ALL OF YOUR IDEAS!

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  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    I seem to always want a cold glass of milk.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    Chocolate Milk

    or

    Ezekiel Bread and peanut butter
  • angiemartin78
    angiemartin78 Posts: 475 Member
    I like to have something that has a lot of protein after working out...I usually workout before lunch and then i can have my Chobani!
  • Lefriedline
    Lefriedline Posts: 61 Member
    As far as cereal goes, I like the Fiber one original cereal. It is only 60 calories per half a cup--which most are at least double that. Even though it is original and fiber you would think it would taste very bland, but it is actually pretty good! You might like to try a granola bar too!
  • woodjygirl
    woodjygirl Posts: 2
    fiber one 90 calorie bar and a 16 ounce glass of crystal light (only 10 calories)

    or raw vegetables with a fat free dressing for dipping
  • slgaries
    slgaries Posts: 5 Member
    1% Chocolate milk and whole almonds works
  • Ladyfit27
    Ladyfit27 Posts: 2 Member
    what does Ezekiel Bread and peanut butter taste like?
  • dmoses
    dmoses Posts: 786 Member
    chocolate soy milk
    oatmeal
    banana or apple w/peanut butter (fruit may have more carbs than you want, tho)
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Protein shake.


    Followed by a good meal of protein/fats/carbs. Usually red meat with veggies. Or fish with brown rice.
  • Bukopie474
    Bukopie474 Posts: 16
    I tried Fiber one 90 calories with cold lipton tea 0 calories or crystal light less better than energy drinks.
  • Levedi
    Levedi Posts: 290 Member
    Cuties - those little easy to peel clementine oranges.
  • pattitricia85
    pattitricia85 Posts: 376
    You could have lowfat cottage cheese and pineapple, half peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread, half cup of cooked oatmeal w/ fruit and some nuts, or maybe a protein shake
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    You could have lowfat cottage cheese and pineapple, half peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread, half cup of cooked oatmeal w/ fruit and some nuts, or maybe a protein shake

    I eat 2 cups of cottage every day. Low cals and packed with protein. I eat the fat free kind.
  • yanksgurl613
    yanksgurl613 Posts: 60
    LET ME JUST SPECIFY. I DO MY WORKOUTS AT 8:30 PM. SO IT WOULD BE MORE OF A NIGHT SNACK NOT A LUNCH SNACK. THE FIBER ONE IDEA IS A GOOD ONE. I WILL CHECK THAT OUT. I LOVE MY CEREAL! AND I ALSO LIKE THE IDEA OF CLEMENTINES THOSE ARE YUM BUT WILL I BE FULL TO GO TO SLEEP AFTER? ALSO I LOVE THE IDEA OF VEGGIES AND LOW FAT DIP. THANKS ALL OF YOU!
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    Immediately after - like when I'm walking from the gym to the car, I will have a banana. Then about an hour later have something with protien & a little carb like tablespoon of peanut butter on a bagel thin or a couple slices of low fat cheese melted in a sandwich thin with a just a bit of salsa, like a mini-quesadilla.
  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    I find Ezekiel Bread to taste like Arnolds Health Nut bread or other 9 grain/12 grain breads. I like it. I'm not a fan of 100% whole wheat and Ezekiel Bread has more protein than most breads. However, my boyfriend says Ezekiel Bread tastes like bean sprouts.

    Peanut butter is what it is.

    I find the combination to be satisfying. Like a comfort food. I think Chocolate Milk is a comfort food. So, I guess that's what I eat after working out--comfort foods.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    Cashews!
  • justnname
    justnname Posts: 162
    what does Ezekiel Bread and peanut butter taste like?

    The Ezekiel Cinnamon and raisin bread with peanut butter is really good and filling
  • justnname
    justnname Posts: 162
    After a intense workout, egg whites and oatmeal. Cereal ideas, Kashi Go Lean it is filling and has 13 grams of protein
  • Jb8885
    Jb8885 Posts: 126
    I'm usually STARVING after I work out so I want something very filling. I eat (steel cut) oatmeal with strawberries, blueberries or half banana and a small protein shake with skim milk and half scoop protein powder
  • kevanos
    kevanos Posts: 304 Member
    caps lock is the equivalent of yelling. There is no need to yell.

    The best thing to feed your body after a workout is protein. You body craves it after exercise so look for low fat, low carb and high protein foods. You also want soemthing that will be quickly digested, so avaoid complex carbs and fiber, it sounds crazy but it makes sense if you think about it. You wan to give as much protein to your body so it can rebuild and strenghten the muscles you exercised, and you want to do it fast. So foods that slow digestion down are not good.

    The best food that fits all those criteria is a protein shake. It is quickly digested and your body absorbs most of the protein very easily. You should reconsider using it after workouts.

    The milk and cottage cheese reccomendation are very good options too. Tuna and chicken breast are good lean proteins as well but take time to digest.

    Fiber one bars and cereal are not very good ideas. Fruit either. They don't have enough protein.
  • abyssfully
    abyssfully Posts: 410 Member
    Cereal & milk.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    caps lock is the equivalent of yelling. There is no need to yell.
    I almost replied "CAPS LOCK IS MY FAVORITE SNACK"
    but I got serious instead
  • johnwhitent
    johnwhitent Posts: 648 Member
    I exercise early AM and eat a banana before I work out and have a glass of 1% chocolate milk afterwards and about a half an hour later have a whole wheat bagel with lowfat cream cheese. The chocolate milk has been found to be better than protien drinks by several published studies. An orange and a cup of yogurt ranked well also. You can google it and find the studies.
  • akaMrsmojo
    akaMrsmojo Posts: 762 Member
    Kind Bars are my fav, the Dark Chocolate and Cherry.
  • brittfam
    brittfam Posts: 34
    One big glass of Pure Almond Milk usually Vanilla or Dark chocolate. yum!
  • yanksgurl613
    yanksgurl613 Posts: 60
    I am sorry about the capslock. I was working on something at work and forgot to press the key to go off caps before posting. I was not yelling. thanks for all the great snack ideas.
  • Jovialation
    Jovialation Posts: 7,632 Member
    lol I figured that was your situation. My mom has caps on for work and oftentimes sends me IMs in caps
  • brow5204
    brow5204 Posts: 17
    LET ME JUST SPECIFY. I DO MY WORKOUTS AT 8:30 PM. SO IT WOULD BE MORE OF A NIGHT SNACK NOT A LUNCH SNACK. THE FIBER ONE IDEA IS A GOOD ONE. I WILL CHECK THAT OUT. I LOVE MY CEREAL! AND I ALSO LIKE THE IDEA OF CLEMENTINES THOSE ARE YUM BUT WILL I BE FULL TO GO TO SLEEP AFTER? ALSO I LOVE THE IDEA OF VEGGIES AND LOW FAT DIP. THANKS ALL OF YOU!

    Since this would be a bed time snack, really consider drinking a cold or warm glass of milk. I drink whole milk, which has more calories yes (150/cup), but is choc full of nutrients like calcium and vitamin D, and it FILLS YOU UP! It will also help you relax and go to sleep. Plus, Whole milk is sweeter and therefore better tasting. Sometimes I cheat and put a little honey in my warmed up milk, but that is usually just a treat.
  • Girl1Beagle4
    Girl1Beagle4 Posts: 78 Member
    I drink the P90X Recovery Drink after all my workouts.
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