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Last post: Sep 28, 2009 5:37 AM by mqsmith

marcerella02

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Aug 28, 2009 2:40 PM

What to eat after a workout

I am fairly new to running- well- very new- been doing it 3 weeks.

I try and work out between breakfast and lunch so that i'm not starving and not full.

I am working out to mainly just get in shape- I would love to loose that extra 5-10 lbs but that is not the main reason i am working out. I was wondering what the best foods are to eat after a work out.

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1. Aug 29, 2009 4:19 PM

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Re: What to eat after a workout

Personal preference nothing official. I like to eat a banana or some other fruit. I will drink a bottle of "gatoraid" or similar beverage if I don't have any fruit. Has not seemed to present a weight gain problem for me.

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spicegeek

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2. Aug 29, 2009 6:31 PM

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Re: What to eat after a workout

a small protien shake or a granola bar

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Jasonhomey

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3. Sep 3, 2009 10:12 PM

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Re: What to eat after a workout

I like a little PBJ and a glass of chocolate milk. I can't stomach some of these other things people on here because i am a picky eater, but those things work for me.

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MinkeOR

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4. Sep 4, 2009 1:16 PM

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Re: What to eat after a workout

I usually run before breakfast so when I come back I throw some 1% milk (soymilk works just as well), a banana, and some frozen mango in the blender and make a shake. Sometimes I use chocolate milk and it is so good. I have that and some oatmeal for breakfast and it's great. If you're not running long distances you don't have to have a huge post-run snack, but something that combines a little bit of sugar and some protein is good. Chocolate milk works very well for this.

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mqsmith

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5. Sep 28, 2009 5:37 AM

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Re: What to eat after a workout

give www.advocare.com/09083680 a try. they have a wide variety of products that will provide nutrition both before and after your workouts. that can aid in losing a few pounds and overall well being. they are working wonders for my family and other athletes. Good luck