Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

What To Eat/drink Before And After Workout?



Recommended Posts

Any ideas? Want to make sure that I am doing the right thing.

Do I eat a Protein Bar before or after? Drink a Protein Drink? Eat a Peanut Butter sandwich???

Help!

Thanks.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm sure everyone is different but, as for myself, If I eat before a workout I get sick during the workout so, mine is to eat after the workout. I do remember one of my meetings where they mentioned drinking Gatorade G2 or Powerade Zero as a replacement for the Water you lose during a workout. Good Luck I hope you figure it out.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Jrowe1971,

Thanks for posting. I appreciate the info.

And AWESOME on the loss!!! Congrats!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad you posted this !! i also ask to !!

durning my work out ( 4mph up hill treadmill) i drink Water and sometimes a Isopure drink, and after i will have a shake,

Cant wait to see what others say !!

teeth_smile.gif

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Most of the time, I go to the gym at 6 am. So I have my Breakfast before I go so I have some energy. For breakfast I have a Protein Shake, a Protein supplement, Vitamins. coffee Is the first thing I have when I wake up.

When I workout in the afternoon, I don't eat anything prior other than my regular breakfast lunch regime. I have my dinner after my afternoon workout.

I go to a gym that has a sauna, steam room and whirlpool.

I consume 28-32 oz's of Water after every workout while sitting in these for about 45 minutes. Mixed with that is "Special K" ice tea mix that has 5 gm protein and 0 calories.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I drink Water during and after, thats it. I truly find it senseless to eat before and after a workout unless it was mealtime anyway. The whole point is to create calorie deficit for weight loss!

Ive never run out of energy - again the whole point is to force your body to burn stored fat so why provide more fuel?

Unless your reasons for exercise are not wight loss of course.

I have taken on energy during very long runs and made sure to eat well that day, but 45 minutes on a gym machine is not a level of work that requires sports supplements.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You should never workout without loading up on Protein, and you should always finish a workout with another dose of protein. Not only does protein provide energy, but it also supplies your body with the necessary amino acids to build muscle. I always use a supplement such as NO Shotgun 20 minutes before a workout, followed by a mid workout drink such as extend. Then I usually try to have another source of protein such as chicken or cheese within 30 minutes of the finish of the workout.

And all you women don't feed me that line "I don't want to bulk up, I only want to tone" That has got to be the most damaging line to weight loss in all of history.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I wasn't wanting to eat a full meal before working out. I usually work out right before either lunch or dinner. Wasn't sure if I was supposed to drink a Protein drink before or after. Some days I am starving while working out and thought maybe if I had a protein drink or something right before that would keep me going until my post-workout meal.

Thanks everyone for the replies. I knew I'd heard before something about what to eat/drink before or after but couldn't remember what it was.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I drink an organic low fat chocolate milk after each workout. It has the perfect 4 carb to 1 Protein ratio to promote rebuilding of muscle. Both my strength training coach and my triathlon coach recommended it. It also helps reduce muscle soreness after really intense workouts. In order for it to be effective, you have to drink it within 45 minutes of completing your workout. This is the only time I have something sweet like this because it's the only time your body can effectively burn sugar (right after a workout). Sometimes I work out just for the chocolate milk!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I drink an organic low fat chocolate milk after each workout. It has the perfect 4 carb to 1 Protein ratio to promote rebuilding of muscle. Both my strength training coach and my triathlon coach recommended it. It also helps reduce muscle soreness after really intense workouts. In order for it to be effective, you have to drink it within 45 minutes of completing your workout. This is the only time I have something sweet like this because it's the only time your body can effectively burn sugar (right after a workout). Sometimes I work out just for the chocolate milk!

Do you have a name - brand I can look up?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Kitty, make sure you stay hydrated during your workout and you should have Protein immediately after.

Jrowe, you are doing awesome! Good for you! BTW, my birthday is March 12 also!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I drink either Horizon or Organic Valley. One is closer to 4 to 1 than the other and I can't remember which right now!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I eat before so that I work it off, and also dont feel like massive crap for eating what i just busted my ass for at the gym.

Then I come home and have a nice healthy Protein Shake. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Eat a good carb before going to workout, IMMEDIATELY AFTER drink a Protein Shake. Always make sure that you are hydrated.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Eat a good carb before going to workout, IMMEDIATELY AFTER drink a Protein Shake. Always make sure that you are hydrated.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×