peckish after the gym help?

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wendywoolley
wendywoolley Posts: 26
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i have started at the gym this week and have been feeling very good but i find that im hungry after i finish my hour work out.
i make sure i drink through out my exercise so i know its not water my body is craving.
what is the best thing i can have after a work out i dont want to undo all the work im putting in at the gym
any ideas people

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  • splucy
    splucy Posts: 353
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    protein shake!

    I don't really have hunger after a work out which is odd for me but I drink a protein shake any way. I hear they are the best things to have after a work out. Then again, that's been advice to me since I said I wanted to gain muscle.
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,806 Member
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    Food. You don't have to eat after a workout as some may think, but if you're hungry there's nothing wrong with it. Protein shake, pretzels, beef jerky, chocolate milk, a small meal (lean meat and some vegetables).
  • wendywoolley
    wendywoolley Posts: 26
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    choc milk? is that ok wouldnt it have alot of calories
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
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    Chocolate milk might be OK (depending on the sugar and other artificial ingredients), so read the labels......
    Good option is a good quality protein powder......that is my preferred option!!
  • Begsnapper
    Begsnapper Posts: 26 Member
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    chocolate milk is one of the best recovery drinks you can have after a workout. youre lifting weights right?

    http://ca.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_200/247_fitness_tip.html

    check that out
  • nickiesuzanne
    nickiesuzanne Posts: 2
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    A Banana
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,806 Member
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    choc milk? is that ok wouldnt it have alot of calories

    Should've clarified. It all depends on what you're using. Some light or no sugar added powder or syrup with low-fat/skim milk is a pretty good carb/protein ratio. Just make sure to measure.
  • DogsK
    DogsK Posts: 94
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    I go with the protein shake after I have been pushing weights. Its quick and easy
  • wendywoolley
    wendywoolley Posts: 26
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    thanks yes i doing some weights to tone back arms and chest with about 30 mins of mixed cardio exercises
  • Nopedotjpeg
    Nopedotjpeg Posts: 1,806 Member
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    I had some boneless pork chops and broccoli after my workout earlier today. Twas gooood.
  • douglasmobbs
    douglasmobbs Posts: 563 Member
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    Marshmallow cake

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/323393-marshmallow-cake-81-cals
  • chelso0o
    chelso0o Posts: 366 Member
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    Already responded in another forum.... but yes, chocolate milk or a protein shake. Google "recovery food" or "recovery meals"

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