is it really nessesary to eat something after a class?

Iammelting
Iammelting Posts: 64 Member
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
I try not to eat at night but I was told I should eat something after an evening kettlebells or zumba class. Is it really nessesary ?

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  • steigerad
    steigerad Posts: 5 Member
    Yes it is very important. You need to stop your body from going catabolic in which that state it using your muscles as energy. So you will need a protein and a carbohydrate to help this. Protein to help rebuild those muscle fibers you just tore up while doing zumba and also a carbohydrate to refuel your muscles so that you can recover quicker.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Yes it is very important. You need to stop your body from going catabolic in which that state it using your muscles as energy. So you will need a protein and a carbohydrate to help this. Protein to help rebuild those muscle fibers you just tore up while doing zumba and also a carbohydrate to refuel your muscles so that you can recover quicker.
    ^^ this x 10000

    nothing wrong with eating late at night, thats just a myth :]
  • Bri_and_Oli_Mum
    Bri_and_Oli_Mum Posts: 118
    So is that like those protein shakes and stuff, is it best to have it before the workout or after?
  • Iammelting
    Iammelting Posts: 64 Member
    So I do have a vegan protein powder if I just do a half a scoop in water 12 grams protein and 5 grams carb is that good enough ?
    ( 50 calories)
  • fastbelly
    fastbelly Posts: 727 Member
    I'm going to be the echo of the opinions above.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    So is that like those protein shakes and stuff, is it best to have it before the workout or after?

    Best to have after. Thats when you need the protein carbs most. For recovery
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    So I do have a vegan protein powder if I just do a half a scoop in water 12 grams protein and 5 grams carb is that good enough ?
    ( 50 calories)

    You want a little more carbs actually. Carbs are very important for recovery. Adding a fruit would be a good choice with the vitamins, fiber, and sugar.
  • Cakepiebeer
    Cakepiebeer Posts: 392
    Chocolate milk is actually a real good post workout drink. It has the perfect ratio of carbs and protein

    And its not a bad thing to eat some kind of protein right before bed because it will slowly digest overnight and your body will make use of it
  • Iammelting
    Iammelting Posts: 64 Member
    ok I had an orange.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    ok I had an orange.

    excellent :]
  • Iammelting
    Iammelting Posts: 64 Member
    IM gluten free and vegan so chocolate milk wont work for me but thanks
  • JasonSwetland
    JasonSwetland Posts: 235 Member
    I am far from an expert on nutrition but I can say that I have observed that i recover from my most intense workouts better if I have A good protien source and naturally sugary carb within 30-40 minutes after. Ive done the whole pasta thing and that doesnt seem to work for me. I have no diabetic issues so I eat fruit and Veggies. I eat some kind of bean or nut for the protien (you could do protien powders here if that works better from you but ask someone knowledgeable to help you figure out how much you should eat).

    Dont forget your body just used a bunch of water after you workout even if you didnt sweat, your interal heat increased and you exhausted moisture when you were breathing- so it is vital to drink water after a work out so your body can replenish AND flush toxins that are reintroduced into your blood from your fat stores. Think of it as flushing the inside of your body clean- internally you get dirty during a workout and the water rushes in and drives that junk out.

    You will notice a huge difference pretty fast.
  • steigerad
    steigerad Posts: 5 Member
    That protein is just fine! Just need a tad bit more carbs like she said. Just don't go too crazy on the fruit. Don't want to spike your blood sugar.
    Also since it is at night you may need to go home and a little something too or do a whole scoop. Because you are about to not eat anything for say six hours. And this is the time when you recover and build muscle. Just be careful with the fruit again as the sugar will give you some energy.
  • Iammelting
    Iammelting Posts: 64 Member
    this is interesting because i have been having days where I was so so tierd and It was normally a day after I did a hour of walking plus a kettlebells class and a zumba class the day before. I was not eating after about 3 pm so maybe that was a factor. Ill keep better track and see if I see a difference I just wanted to start losing again and not eating at night at all worked well before.
  • Sublog
    Sublog Posts: 1,296 Member
    Yes it is very important. You need to stop your body from going catabolic in which that state it using your muscles as energy. So you will need a protein and a carbohydrate to help this. Protein to help rebuild those muscle fibers you just tore up while doing zumba and also a carbohydrate to refuel your muscles so that you can recover quicker.
    What are you talking about? LOL Your body is always going in and out a catabolic state.

    You won't lose any muscle until you've not eaten for 24/48 hours, and even then its negligible. Meal frequency IS NOT important, just overall daily intake.
  • steigerad
    steigerad Posts: 5 Member
    Keep us posted. Let me know if you have any more questions.
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    I eat dinner c. 1 hour after a weeknight gym session, and have a protein bar after Saturday morning pump. But I don't eat more if I've been to the gym - if anything stimulates my appetite, it's being bored sitting around not being physically active, not going to the gym!
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