What is your “go to” post workout snack that isn’t a shake?

Anything you enjoy that includes some carbs and protein is always good. A shake or greek yogurt is always my go-to, but some other good options are almonds, cashews, or a few boiled eggs. A protein bar is usually a good choice but most of the ones that taste any good have artificial sweeteners and are way overpriced. Fruit can also be a beneficial way to quickly get carbohydrates into your system as well. Greek yogurt and a handful of nuts is one of your best options.

I have candy during my workout then lunch after usually. Salad or vegetables with chicken.

Icy ice water. The low carb kind.

If you're trying to lower your carb intake such that a banana is no longer a good option, then anything I eat post workout isn't going to help you.

Is there a reason you need to eat post-workout?

MikePfirrman wrote: »

It's too easy for me. We try to eat pretty healthy dinners four or five days a week made at home. It allows lots of healthier leftovers. Last night was Chicken Salad. I'll have either Spinach Pesto Pasta (gluten free for me as I'm highly reactive to wheat) or Chicken Salad today on GF Crackers. We nearly always have a veggie, a carb and protein together for nearly every meal.

If, on the rare occasion I don't have leftovers, I keep some Turkey or Chicken Burgers in the freezer that are quick to heat up in a skillet along with a bag of frozen veggies. Trader Joes is great for both.

I should clarify, I workout at lunch fasted and eat after. So it's a pretty big meal, bigger than most eat for dinner! I don't eat AM calories at all, just works better for me. Plus, I typically burn 600 to 1000 calories, so with that type of workout, you have to feed the body.

Well, I know where I'm going today. The question is do I brave TJ's before or after my late morning workout...

aokoye wrote: »

MikePfirrman wrote: »

It's too easy for me. We try to eat pretty healthy dinners four or five days a week made at home. It allows lots of healthier leftovers. Last night was Chicken Salad. I'll have either Spinach Pesto Pasta (gluten free for me as I'm highly reactive to wheat) or Chicken Salad today on GF Crackers. We nearly always have a veggie, a carb and protein together for nearly every meal.

If, on the rare occasion I don't have leftovers, I keep some Turkey or Chicken Burgers in the freezer that are quick to heat up in a skillet along with a bag of frozen veggies. Trader Joes is great for both.

I should clarify, I workout at lunch fasted and eat after. So it's a pretty big meal, bigger than most eat for dinner! I don't eat AM calories at all, just works better for me. Plus, I typically burn 600 to 1000 calories, so with that type of workout, you have to feed the body.

Well, I know where I'm going today. The question is do I brave TJ's before or after my late morning workout...

The Chile Lime Chicken Burgers!! Trust me on that one!

Spoonful of natural peanut butter.

Most of my cardio and strength workouts just fit in my eating schedule for the day.

If I'm cycling long enough (say 4hrs +) to need a post-workout snack then it varies whether I'm at home or away from home but roughly aiming for 4:1 carb/protein ratio. But if I'm finishing at home it's just as likely that snack is a meal. At the end of last week's 100km ride peaches and rice pudding were very popular and old school recovery food but I suspect too many carbs for you.

Exceptions might be a shorter but hot/humid ride where my body will crave a salted snack of some description to replace electrolytes lost through sweating, crisps or nuts for example.

What are you trying to get from your post workout snack OP?
It's also best to give a bit more information rather than just "workout" - duration/intensity/type?

If it's just satisfying your hunger then pick whatever works for you and you enjoy and fits in your daily goals.

Water or coffee.

MikePfirrman wrote: »

aokoye wrote: »

MikePfirrman wrote: »

It's too easy for me. We try to eat pretty healthy dinners four or five days a week made at home. It allows lots of healthier leftovers. Last night was Chicken Salad. I'll have either Spinach Pesto Pasta (gluten free for me as I'm highly reactive to wheat) or Chicken Salad today on GF Crackers. We nearly always have a veggie, a carb and protein together for nearly every meal.

If, on the rare occasion I don't have leftovers, I keep some Turkey or Chicken Burgers in the freezer that are quick to heat up in a skillet along with a bag of frozen veggies. Trader Joes is great for both.

I should clarify, I workout at lunch fasted and eat after. So it's a pretty big meal, bigger than most eat for dinner! I don't eat AM calories at all, just works better for me. Plus, I typically burn 600 to 1000 calories, so with that type of workout, you have to feed the body.

Well, I know where I'm going today. The question is do I brave TJ's before or after my late morning workout...

The Chile Lime Chicken Burgers!! Trust me on that one!

I ended up with the turkey burgers and salmon burgers as well (and then some groceries). It also appears the best time to go to that specific store is Friday morning - there's parking and my favorite bakery, which is two blocks away, has brioche buns starting at around 8am (as opposed to the 7-7:20ish which is when I go if I'm going right after rowing).

Hard boiled egg.
String cheese.
Apple and peanut butter.
Rice or corn cakes with goat cheese and apricot.
Walnuts.

MohsenSALAH wrote: »

I workout late at night so after it i take shake and sleep, no snacking

In this context, a shake would perform the same function (consuming food post workout) as snacking.

Hard boiled eggs or plain yogurt with berries and/or some granola. Or I’ll just grab a quest protein cookie if I have it handy depending on how hard the workout is. They’re high in calories.