Need to eat after working out at the gym

[tfarr 270]

It seems as though after I work out in my mind I am hungry all day. Not my stomach, but the mental part saying " eat eat eat" it is so hard not to.

But NUT said to eat something with Protein or fat before I work out,,I do, but it still happens.

I honestly feel that the days I work

Out I eat way more than on my days off from the gym. I'm still losing, but it annoys me lol

[JamieLogical 8,708]

You should eat carbs before your workout and Protein after. If you are still having this problem after that, maybe try working out in the evening instead of the morning?

[randoval 21]

It seems as though after I work out in my mind I am hungry all day. Not my stomach, but the mental part saying " eat eat eat" it is so hard not to.

But NUT said to eat something with Protein or fat before I work out,,I do, but it still happens.

I honestly feel that the days I work

Out I eat way more than on my days off from the gym. I'm still losing, but it annoys me lol

You feel that way because you should eat after a workout. You need to refuel and your body is telling the brain you need to.

You really should be getting in some carbs and Protein pre and post workout. Carbs, pre workout gives you the energy to work harder, longer, heavier. Carbs post workout replenish glycogen stores in muscle(main source of energy). If you are weight training you will want to have a high glycemic(fast digesting) carb like Gummy bears(my favorite) or some dextrose or any form of high glycemic, fast digesting carbs within that 2 hour anabolic window after working out. Add some protein in to help in protein synthesis. We are on a lower carb lifestyle, but we still need our carbs at some point, so I make it my point to get most of my carbs in at these two important times, pre and post workout. If you want to avoid the carbs the rest of the day like I do, that works great. If you do not like having carbs post workout, more so fast digesting carbs(might make some of us feel yucky), incorporate some BCAA's(10-15g) to insure maximal protein synthesis and that insulin spike needed to replenish glycogen stores.

No reason for us to feel hungry, weak, exhausted after a workout....refuel

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@tfarr

Great advice already posted. I talked with my dietician. Even after eating a meal with carbs and Protein before and after a workout.. My blood sugar hit's major low's. She had me try liquid performance Goo/Energy a half hour into my workout. It is used by distance runners.

This is the one I use..But, There are many brands and formulas to try.

http://www.powerbar.com/Products/performance-energy-blends-apple-mango-strawberry

Edited February 20, 2015 by jenn1

[randoval 21]

@@tfarr

Great advice already posted. I talked with my dietician. Even after eating a meal with carbs and Protein before and after a workout.. My blood sugar hit's major low's. She had me try liquid performance Goo/Energy a half hour into my workout. It is used by distance runners.

This is the one I use..But, There are many brands and formulas to try.

http://www.powerbar.com/Products/performance-energy-blends-apple-mango-strawberry

@@jenn1 that is a great source of dextrose. You can also go to the diabetic section at your pharmacy and pick up some glucose tablets http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-glucose-dietary-supplement-tablets-grape/ID=prod6181253-product

I still prefer the cheap 2/$1 packs of Gummy bears. Pop a few of these in after workout and during if needed

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@randoval

As a type one diabetic I do have glucose tablets. They contain 4g of carb and 15 calories. They do raise you're blood sugar when you hit a low. After surgery I have had mind numbing low blood sugars.

The liquid fuel has 21g of carb and 80 calories. Easy to carry at the gym and my running belt. I'm at the gym for 2 hours I drink them every half hour and keeps the low's at bay. I no longer have to use my glucose tabs after the gym. I'm able to do longer distance run's with out my blood sugar crashing on me. Glad my dietician suggested it

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

liquid fuel also hydrates. Glucose tabs..not so much. other formulas have Protein. I'm still looking for the right product to work for me.