What do u eat?

alcnlc
alcnlc Posts: 1 Member
edited December 19 in Fitness and Exercise
What do u eat after work out or do u not eat after?

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,682 Member
    Lunch or dinner.

  • aokoye
    aokoye Posts: 3,495 Member
    Breakfast? Or dinner - though in that case it's typically a second more substantial dinner. Not eating after most of my workouts would mean fasting the entire day which would not end well.
  • JessAndreia
    JessAndreia Posts: 540 Member
    Depends if I'm hungry. I usually have a decent meal with carbs and protein before I workout as I've found it gives me energy to workout. Sometimes I'll have a protein shake after - easy to down even if not hungry.
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
    Usually I crave for a smoothie
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    alcnlc wrote: »
    What do u eat after work out or do u not eat after?

    Usually my evening meal
  • all_survivor15
    all_survivor15 Posts: 4 Member
    I work out in the morning about an hour after I wake up. When I wake I'll eat a banana and a bottle of water. After my workout I will throw back a protein shake and if I'm still hungry I will have a snack or lunch depending on how hungry I am. I don't get real hungry until dinner and that will probably be my biggest meal with a small snack if I'm feeling peckish after a couple hours before bed.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    For everyday workouts it just fits in my normal eating schedule so lunch or dinner as I don't do early morning workouts. For late evening workouts after dinner - nothing.

    After a very long ride (4+ hours) I'll be eating/drinking with recovery in mind, normally a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein.

    What are your thoughts OP?
  • RunnerGirl238
    RunnerGirl238 Posts: 448 Member
    Breakfast- prep egg cups on Sunday and eat all week. I love making zero decisions during the week about what I eat for breakfast. It's done and full of carbs, proteins and fats. And salt cause bacon.
  • RunsWithBees
    RunsWithBees Posts: 1,508 Member
    I never eat before a workout, but after a 5K or 10K run or a long hike I usually get a Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich (no mayo), fries with extra salt and a large Diet Coke. That’s my usual post workout meal.
  • garystrickland357
    garystrickland357 Posts: 598 Member
    Anything less than a two hour run or bike ride I don't worry about it. When I come in after a long effort I enjoy a PB and banana sandwich or maybe a smoothie with added protein. This is mostly so I won't eat the entire kitchen at the next scheduled regular meal.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,979 Member
    As long as you're getting good nutrition throughout your day, it doesn't matter if you eat after a workout or not. Personal preference.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    I usually eat lunch after. Something high in protein (usually a chicken breast) and vegetables. Add rice/pasta/noodles if I am bulking or maintaining.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    I don't time my eating around my workouts. I time it around when I'm hungry. Unless you are an elite athlete trying to get that last 0.1% advantage, meal timing doesn't matter. Getting adequate protein overall does matter, though. So make sure you're hitting your protein goals daily.

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