What To Eat/drink Before And After Workout?

[Sarah_uk 0]

It really does depend on who you speak to and how you feel personally.

I have to have completed my last meal at least 4 hours before working out. I used to take electrolyte tablets just before with half a bottle of Water Now I'll have to find a nice tasting dissolving tablet version. I eat after but I try to leave it at least an hour before eating anything with carbs so the workout is having as much effect as possible.

I also drink 1/2 bottle of water before, 1 bottle during and 1 after. Then I wee for England but at least I'm not dehydrated.

[Jess55 97]

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

I was actually told by a trainer Not to eat carbs within 2-3 hours of working out.

As for me, I usually work out at 10 am. I drink a Protein Drink a little before 9 am and have a either have a small something like 1/2 cup Fiber one Cereal (dry) or a string cheese. Most times I just wait til I have lunch, which I know isn't good.

[Melissannde 41]

I've tried various things during my 2.75 years of being banded and working out. What works for me is to eat something about an hour before working out. If I don't fuel my body, I don't have the energy to do as well.

If I know it's going to be particularly strenuous, I eat something with some low GI carb. Steelcut oatmeal is a favorite.

I try to drink some Protein within the first hour after working out, not always feasible .. last week I had an appointment right after gym.. so I took some Jerky and ate that.

Experiment and find what works for YOU as the individual.

[Jachut 487]

I agree, and our goals are individual as well

B-man's cooment about not feeding him that "I dont want to bulk, only tone" line as been bothering me for days. Its not an unreasonable comment and its certainly correct and it was not said with any intent to offend, so I am not refuting it or taking offense. But here's the rub. . Personally, I would rather look loke Miranda Kerr than Jillian Michaels a million times over, and my routine gives me that kind of body (well, the closest a non genetically blessed 44 year old can come to it anyway). I know women dont generally bulk anyway but I like the result my routine has given me, So I will stick with my high cardio and Body Pump routine and not loading up on Protein. I just wont buy into the supplements and heavy weight training scene because first it bores me sh*tless and secondly, I have no desire for that sort of body. And if it turns me into a calorie burning furnace, well I can already pretty much eat what I want coz I burn it off running ( which I love so it is not a chore) so really, I couldnt give a crap whether someone. Thinks thats right or wrong.

It ist fashionable to want to look thin rather than like an Olympic athlete these days and I think all the supplements and advice are a part of that fad, great if its what youre aiming for and theres nothing wrong with having that goal, i just dont.

[Lynn42 8]

I usually have something before a morning workout...always coffee and then a glass of skim milk or a greek no fat yogurt. If i don't, i won't have a good workout. After working out, I heard that we have 45 minutes to get some form of Protein in to help with our "stores" so that our next workout will be good too. I will either have a low calorie protein drink or else a low fat greek yogurt afterwards. i always drink Water during and after my workout.

[theyouth express 0]

I drink Water while when i'm doing exercise and after that i mostly take soybean diet & also take energy drink for increasing energy level.. Soybean is the best diet for body growth...

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[B-52 7,113]

I have found that it is important to me, that I have something as a "Recovery" right after a good workout.

Somethin added to a bottle of Water with Protein, o cal works good.

You have just used up some energy, burned calories, etc, and your body will begin to crave replenishment.

That is the time to replenish with something good for you. If not, you'll find yourself grabbing wahtever is available, negating that good workout!

[suzahhn 19]

I usually have a Protein Drink right after working out to help curb the hunger I get. I used to drink it before because I thought I should, but I haven't noticed a difference in drinking afterwards.