Exercise is good for the body, but many of us in weightloss mode neglect to properly re-fuel our body when the workout is done. Why? Most fear that eating right after a workout is going to ruin all of our hardwork. Little do you know, but skipping this re-fuel opportunity is actually more harmful to your body and will slow down your fat burning and muscle recovery.
My rule of thumb for a workout greater than 30 minutes of moderate-high intensity is to consume around 100-150 calories of a carb/protein snack. I like ensure that the post-workout snack has at least 10+ grams of protein. Some of my favroites are:
- EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control Shakes in Caramel Latte
- South Beach Diet Bars - the 140 calorie version
- Pria Bars 110 calorie version for shorter workouts
- 1/2 Natural Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich on Whole Wheat, Whole Grain bread
- For a special treat on the go - Grande SF/FF Cinnamon Dolce Latte - over 10g of protein and you can get it iced during the warm months
The following article also talks about thinking past the old protein shake. What you eat throughout the day also plays an important role in joint and muscle recovery. This article is courtesy of Runner’s World. Click here to read the article.