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Best late night dinner choices

jeano23
jeano23 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I do Tae Kwon Do two nights a week until 8:30, no choice, that's just when it's offered. By the time I get home and can prepare dinner it's 9 and I go to bed an hour and a half later. I can't eat before class or I feel sick during class, and I can't skip eating because I'm starved after such a tough workout.

Any suggestions on what's best? I'm pretty sure carbs are a no no that late? Salad just doesn't fill me enough after the workout.

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  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Eat whatever you want that fits your calories. Unless you have certain foods that make you sick before sleeping.. anything is fair game.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,750 Member
    Nothing wrong with carbs at night... They may help you sleep better.

    Eat what you like!
  • gnheller
    gnheller Posts: 12 Member
    Balance is always key. Best to eat carbs earlier in the day. Have a protein shake with a banana. 6 ounces of protein (chicken, fish, lean meat) and 2 cups of stir fried vegetables. That should fill you up.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    When I have to work out late I bring a PB&J or something for the ride home and call it a day.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,750 Member
    gnheller wrote: »
    Balance is always key. Best to eat carbs earlier in the day. Have a protein shake with a banana. 6 ounces of protein (chicken, fish, lean meat) and 2 cups of stir fried vegetables. That should fill you up.

    Why?
  • jeano23
    jeano23 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you everyone for the quick helpful replies. Every night after class I have this huge struggle, eat or don't eat, will I ruin all the good work I just did at karate? I will use your suggestions!
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