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Eating after workout

ZijadaC
ZijadaC Posts: 20 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I can never get myself to eat after a workout because I feel like im throwing away all the work I did. Anybody else feel the same way?

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  • Lezavargas
    Lezavargas Posts: 223 Member
    edited March 2015
    I look at it more as replacing what ive lost. Just make sure what you are eating is nutrient dense and a good source of protein!
  • favreervaf
    favreervaf Posts: 54 Member
    No I'm starving after (as most should be after a hard enough workout), some lean protein and fiber is great
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    No... I want to eat all the foods after a good lift session.
  • aubreyjordan
    aubreyjordan Posts: 276 Member
    I find that working out does curb my appetite for the remainder of the day, but I have a protein shake afterwards.
  • My_Butt
    My_Butt Posts: 2,311 Member
    I eat to fuel. After a workout, if I still have calories left over, I figure out a snack or meal to get as close to my calorie goal as possible.
    If I don't eat enough calories during the day, then I feel my workout was for nothing since I feel sluggish and tired.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I look at it from a different angle. I already have my deficit in place, so I exercise to eat more. It feels good. If you're not hungry, I understand. But make sure you're getting enough fuel!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    ZijadaC wrote: »
    I can never get myself to eat after a workout because I feel like im throwing away all the work I did. Anybody else feel the same way?

    No, I eat my biggest meal of the day after I work out. Exercise cals always taste the best!
  • mandykent111
    mandykent111 Posts: 81 Member
    its very important to eat after you workout. I suggest you get in at least a protein shake. This will help you in the long run.
  • mandychowx
    mandychowx Posts: 179 Member
    Think of it as stepping one step back but two steps forward.
  • ZijadaC
    ZijadaC Posts: 20 Member
    Thank you for all the responses, I do normally drink protein after, but eating is still a struggle
  • DaradysMom
    DaradysMom Posts: 10
    Have a glass of chocolate milk. It's got a lot of what you need for recovery without blowing your calories. Plus it's not heavy, so no bloated stomach.
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