What do you eat after your workout?

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megmariew1
megmariew1 Posts: 60
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I usually just down tons of water, but I'm never super hungry afterwards. I am try to go with protien, like some almonds or string cheese. What do you do?

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  • sjcply
    sjcply Posts: 817 Member
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    I always eat some type of protein
    either
    string cheese/ almonds
    or
    protein supplement (shake)
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
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    If lifting, which I do 5 days a week now, I go with a EAS AdvantEdge shake. Small, minimal impact on the cals, great protein intake to help build the lean muscle.
  • abby459
    abby459 Posts: 748 Member
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    working out always decreases my appetite immediately after...but since it's supposed to be good for muscle recovery and to help prevent soreness, I drink a whey protien shake about 15mins post workout everyday.
  • EmilyAnn89
    EmilyAnn89 Posts: 564 Member
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    if i do anything i usually drink a protein shake.. usually i work out at night though after my kids go to bed, so i'm not really hungry.
  • Frankenbarbie01
    Frankenbarbie01 Posts: 432 Member
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    I work out on an empty stomach then have eggs. Satasfying cause they are hot and filling with delcious yolks....YUM!!
  • crw72209
    crw72209 Posts: 169 Member
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    It really depends on what workout I do. I'm usually extremely thirsty. However, if I do a weights workout and feel I must eat I'll drink a recovery drink and it usually fills me up!
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
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    I have a protein or fiber bar before I work out to tide me over.

    I tend to eat dinner after my workout. But if I've already eaten dinner, then I have a glass of milk.
  • crw72209
    crw72209 Posts: 169 Member
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    that's what we drink "Big Daddy"
  • Bjlopez78
    Bjlopez78 Posts: 2 Member
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    i know it sounds counterproductive, but the best recovery drink i have taken is 1 serving of Nestle's ChocoMilk and a good source of protein like whey or eggs. the surge of Carbs will be used up by the broken down muscles quickly and protein will be used up. all the scientific stuff is too much to write.
  • Minnesnowtagurl
    Minnesnowtagurl Posts: 406 Member
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    Agreed Protien is a great muscle rebuilder. Also I have ready many times Chocolate milk is another fun way to regain what you have lost.
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,253 Member
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    Most times either a protein shake, fruit, and water....(if i am running late my first snack, Laughing Cow, Cottage cheese and peaches, hummus.. But I do a full breakfast before...
  • gr82run
    gr82run Posts: 48 Member
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    After a hard workout I will have water, then an Herbalife Protein shake. After lesser workouts, just a piece of fruit until the next meal.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
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    4-6 ounces fruit juice
    1/4 cup of plain fat free yogurt
    1/4 frozen berries
    1/2 banana
    1/4 scoop of protein powder
    dash of salt

    mix in blender. makes one nice sized 8-12 ounce shake. consume it within an hour of working out. have a nice balanced protein filled meal an hour or two after.
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
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    Chcolate milk baby!!!!!
  • Scorpioangel
    Scorpioangel Posts: 951 Member
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    I work out before work most of the time so I will eat breakfast. If I am working out after work it's usually dinner. If none of the above them I have granola or something light :)
  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
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    Chocolate milk, a serving of lean meat (i.e. fish/chicken/beef/pork chop) some fruit and some veges.
  • Wilfred808
    Wilfred808 Posts: 113
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    if im hungry i eat whatever i want.
    if im not hungry then i dont eat

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