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LL514
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eating before and after workout
what do you eat before a workout and how long before the workout do you eat it?
do you eat differently if you are running v. weight training?
what do you eat post workout?
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Posted 3/6/12 5:58 PM  |
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Beth
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Re: eating before and after workout
I eat oatmeal before my 5 mile run
I don't weight train right now- I am too bulky from training and not doing cardio
and then egg whites and cheese after
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| Posted 3/6/12 6:11 PM |
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LDrinkh20
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Re: eating before and after workout
Before cardio you should have a small carb and maybe even a little fat---Ex. rice cake with PB
Then some protein for sure after.
Before weight training- Carb/Protein Ex. Oats with protein powder and afterwards carbs/protein but SOON after!
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| Posted 3/6/12 6:23 PM |
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LL514
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by LDrinkh20
Before cardio you should have a small carb and maybe even a little fat---Ex. rice cake with PB
Then some protein for sure after.
Before weight training- Carb/Protein Ex. Oats with protein powder and afterwards carbs/protein but SOON after!
you need to start your own blog!! i would follow it :)
how long before your workout do you have a snack?
lately after my workouts I've been making a protein shake with unsweetened almond milk and protein powder sometimes with fruit depending on the day.
its the before I've been struggling with
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| Posted 3/6/12 6:52 PM |
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LDrinkh20
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by LL514
Posted by LDrinkh20
Before cardio you should have a small carb and maybe even a little fat---Ex. rice cake with PB
Then some protein for sure after.
Before weight training- Carb/Protein Ex. Oats with protein powder and afterwards carbs/protein but SOON after!
you need to start your own blog!! i would follow it :)
how long before your workout do you have a snack?
lately after my workouts I've been making a protein shake with unsweetened almond milk and protein powder sometimes with fruit depending on the day.
its the before I've been struggling with
Thats a GREAT Post workout snack!!!
I eat my pre workout snack about 30-40 minutes before.
And thank you! I wouldn't know what to write on a blog! lol
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| Posted 3/6/12 6:54 PM |
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missfabulous
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Re: eating before and after workout
I have a banana and a small cup of oatmeal pre workout. Postwork out I have greek yogurt.
Protein is a must after you work out!!
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| Posted 3/6/12 7:15 PM |
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LDrinkh20
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by missfabulous
I have a banana and a small cup of oatmeal pre workout. Postwork out I have greek yogurt.
Protein is a must after you work out!!
As are carbs---especially after weights! You braek down the glycogen stores (carbs) in the muscle and you want to refeed them so that they can build!
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| Posted 3/6/12 7:16 PM |
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missfabulous
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by LDrinkh20
Posted by missfabulous
I have a banana and a small cup of oatmeal pre workout. Postwork out I have greek yogurt.
Protein is a must after you work out!!
As are carbs---especially after weights! You braek down the glycogen stores (carbs) in the muscle and you want to refeed them so that they can build!
IMO I don't overdo the carbs. For me protein is enough. Before is fine. Just my opinion.
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| Posted 3/6/12 7:20 PM |
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LDrinkh20
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by missfabulous
Posted by LDrinkh20
Posted by missfabulous
I have a banana and a small cup of oatmeal pre workout. Postwork out I have greek yogurt.
Protein is a must after you work out!!
As are carbs---especially after weights! You braek down the glycogen stores (carbs) in the muscle and you want to refeed them so that they can build!
IMO I don't overdo the carbs. For me protein is enough. Before is fine. Just my opinion.
Got ya...if you're looking to build muscle, I'd add in some carbs and take them away from somewhere else if you are not wanting to have too many. I try to prioritize carbs around workouts...Im on pretty low carbs now but it helps me to do this. Just some food for thought!
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| Posted 3/6/12 7:22 PM |
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MandJZ
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Re: eating before and after workout
I don't know if this is the 'best' way to do it but it works for me schedule-wise because I work out after work:
I have a protein shake when I get home, then I walk the dog for about 25 minutes, feed him, and then work out, and then I have dinner about 20 minutes after working out (which is always protein+carbs). Seems to work for me!
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| Posted 3/6/12 8:53 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: eating before and after workout
Just saw this today and thought of this thread!
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| Posted 3/8/12 9:59 PM |
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Jovigirl414
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by LL514
you need to start your own blog!! i would follow it :)
THIS!!!!! LDrinkh20, you are so helpful!
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| Posted 3/10/12 10:45 AM |
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LDrinkh20
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by Jovigirl414
Posted by LL514
you need to start your own blog!! i would follow it :)
THIS!!!!! LDrinkh20, you are so helpful!
Awww thank you so much! I really wouldn't know what to write about! lol what kinds of things would you want to read about? lol
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| Posted 3/10/12 11:58 AM |
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MandJZ
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by LDrinkh20
Posted by Jovigirl414
Posted by LL514
you need to start your own blog!! i would follow it :)
THIS!!!!! LDrinkh20, you are so helpful!
Awww thank you so much! I really wouldn't know what to write about! lol what kinds of things would you want to read about? lol
Recipes, healthy/clean eating tips, great workouts....everything you talk about on here!!!! You could look back at threads you have been involved in and use those to inform posts. I would bookmark that blog!
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julz33
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Re: eating before and after workout
Posted by LDrinkh20
Posted by Jovigirl414
Posted by LL514
you need to start your own blog!! i would follow it :)
THIS!!!!! LDrinkh20, you are so helpful!
Awww thank you so much! I really wouldn't know what to write about! lol what kinds of things would you want to read about? lol
you can get ideas from questions on here
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| Posted 3/10/12 12:13 PM |
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ladybug1970
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Re: eating before and after workout
I usually eat a meal before a workout. After 20 minutes, I get on my treadmill and jog for a good hour. I have noticed a difference between eating before and after. Eating before seems to give me more energy. I mostly eat veggies, and protein. Afterwards I usually eat a banana. Try it both ways, and see what works best for you. People recommend eating before, and some after, but it depends on you. 
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