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    Posts: 71
    edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
    So I've overdone it the past few days and now my whole body feels like jello and I can hardly get off the couch today. Its' gonna be a rest day anyway, but I'm wondering what the best things are to eat today to help my body recover for tomorrow.

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    • Posts: 38 Member
      bump because I want to know also
    • Posts: 1,107 Member
      I like protien shakes, alot of water and motrin, seems to help...
    • Posts: 71
      I should point out that I'm not in any pain and have no stiffness, just pure exhaustion.
    • Posts: 38 Member
      bumping again.
    • Posts: 10,545 Member
      Just a decent balance of nutrients.
    • Posts: 53
      I like protien shakes, alot of water and motrin, seems to help...

      this^..Its what Ive been doing for the last 2 days since restarting my excersizing...I too am taking a rest day.. my knees (torn menicus's couldnt handle another day in a row..lol)...
    • Posts: 99 Member
      Vitamin shops also have specific recovery drinks. Try Gatorade or something like that with a protein bar, GOOD carbs are suggested as well.
    • Posts: 118
      Just a decent balance of nutrients.

      This. There's no need for protein shakes or anything of that sort. Eating wholesome foods would do just as well, if not better. Meat, eggs, vegetables, whole grains, etc.
    • Posts: 99 Member
      Maybe try a slice or two of whole grain bread with apple's and some peanut butter. Whatever meets your taste
    • Posts: 196 Member
      spirulina...
    • Posts: 196 Member
      banana
    • Posts: 54
      Oatmeal and high fiber fruits and vegs ( like apples and beets). Green tea, coffee, and water help too.
    • Posts: 1,087 Member
      Chocolate Milk

      True Story!
    • Posts: 4,519 Member
      Proper overall nutrition and proper rest. There's no such thing as a "recovery food."
    • Posts: 233 Member
      I love p90x recovery drink. It taste like an Orange Julius. 1 scoop is 110 calories.
    • Posts: 6
      Yep, chocolate milk!
    • Posts: 87 Member
      Protein powder and gatoraid mixed
    • Posts: 3,845 Member
      Yeah, I was going to say chocolate milk.

      I heard this and thought it was crazy. I was using the P90X recovery drink. I compared, almost identical nutrients. So I switched. I use non fat milk and nesquik. You have to use it within an hour of your workout. It replaces all the junk your muscles release when working out. It's very good for your body and eliminates soreness and tiredness.

      Try it. You'll be amazed.
    • Posts: 242 Member
      Chocolate Milk

      True Story!

      Hey, that would do the job nicely!

      My favorite when I'm utterly depleted is oatmeal with sunflower seeds, raisins, and a banana (the ripe banana eliminates the need to add sugar), or a good ol' PB&J on whole wheat, with or without a glass of milk.
    • Posts: 1,087 Member
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      Hey, that would do the job nicely!

      My favorite when I'm utterly depleted is oatmeal with sunflower seeds, raisins, and a banana (the ripe banana eliminates the need to add sugar), or a good ol' PB&J on whole wheat, with or without a glass of milk.

      Yes Chocolate Milk has the PERFECT mix of Carb/Protein/Fat combo...and it's the right kind of mix to fuel muscle all while spiking your glycogen levels.


      52 grams of carbs, 16 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fat.


      If I didn't drink Protein shakes...that's what I'd drink for recovery...Chocolate Milk..Oatmeal...Egg whites...and lot's of Water.
    • Posts: 303
      Balance of carbs and proteins with a little fat. E.g an apple with a slice of wholemeal toast with peanut butter and a protein shake or grilled chicken breast.
    • Posts: 90 Member
      Chocolate milk :) I'm going to try that! Thanks
    • Posts: 8,934 Member
      Proper overall nutrition and proper rest. There's no such thing as a "recovery food."

      This! You've just exausted yourself and probably stressed your central nervous system a little. Rest is probably most of what you need. UTR is right though, no majic recovery food. Just good nutrition combined with the rest.
    • Posts: 14 Member
      My trainer has advised me to eat easily digestable protein an hour before i work out. It helps with the recovery. Plus i work out before dinner, so for dinner i eat no carbs, just protein & veggies. That seems to help!
    • Posts: 8,934 Member
      My trainer has advised me to eat easily digestable protein an hour before i work out. It helps with the recovery. Plus i work out before dinner, so for dinner i eat no carbs, just protein & veggies. That seems to help!

      Your trainer is giving you reasonable advice for workout recovery. The OP has a minor case of overtraining going on from what it sounds like. That is more an overall fatigue and CNS issue. Rest and overall good nutrition is the only thing that will help.

      PS: The veggies you eat for dinner are carbs. I'm guessing you meant no starches? Like say potatoes or rice or pasta? BTW, if you are working out at high intensity, like heavy lifting, those starches can be helpful in replacing glycogen stores. Run that by your trainer for thier input based on your workout program.
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