The most important part of exercise nutrition is what you eat after an intense workout. If you don’t eat anything after a workout, you can kiss your muscles goodbye.
This is the time to refuel, recover and repair muscle tissues, replenish glycogen stores and
regain lost strength, so you really have to make it count!
Make sure you eat within 30 minutes of your workout. Fast acting protein and carbohydrates will aid in rebuilding muscles and restoring the energy lost during your workout.
You can have:
♥ A protein shake
♥ Eggs, chicken, turkey or salmon with 1/2 a sweet potato
♥ Protein bar of your choice; perfect for stashing in your purse.
♥ A greek yogurt parfait
♥ 1 cup low-fat chocolate milk
The outcome of your workouts is greatly dependent upon your diet, so find the things you like and keep them on hand. Having some of these things prepared prior to your workout will make it so much easier to get the nutrients more quickly and without hassle.
*Check out what to eat pre-workout.*
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