After gym snacks/Meals

[fifi~dee]

Now that I am back in the gym after a longggggg break, i forgot how damn HUNGRY I get after working out.

Does anyone have good advice on what to eat after?
I came home tonight and almost ate my Maltese with some adobo .
I settled for a can of dry tuna and steamed peas but I feel like that either isn't enough or not right.


Help!!
and thank you :shuffle

P.S. - Is it bad that I secretly love working out my legs until I almost puke on the floor?:disgusted

[luvmeluvmycat]

muscle milk light...

[fifi~dee]

muscle milk light...

as my Meal?
i dunno if that will do anything.
I may wind up eating the carton..lol

[luvmeluvmycat]

as my Meal?
i dunno if that will do anything.
I may wind up eating the carton..lol

I would be impressed if you could chew through it, lol
Honestly tho, it kinda does fill you up. :agree

Expect a little poof every now & then.

[fifi~dee]

I would be impressed if you could chew through it, lol
Honestly tho, it kinda does fill you up. :agree

Expect a little poof every now & then.

Poof?

[fifi~dee]

Oooooh

poof!
lmfao

[nycxtcgirl69]

i come home from the gym and usually eat iced cream like a fat ass

[luvmeluvmycat]

Oooooh

poof!
lmfao

:chuckle

[TrippinFace101]

i come home from the gym and usually eat iced cream like a fat ass

:lol:lol:lol Then thats a pretty much of a waste. But who am i to talk after the gym i usually get hammered

[kroms]

Tuna n steamed peas > muscle milk

[djcyph]

can of tuna, peas and lots of water is plenty after gym....thats like 40g protein... right after a work out any more then that is a waste, ur body will not be able to get more protein in ur system...if u still hungry just wait at least an hour so its get digested mostly and then have a protein shake or another small meal

[nycxtcgirl69]

:lol:lol:lol Then thats a pretty much of a waste. But who am i to talk after the gym i usually get hammered

lol ya but im not going to the gym n doin cardio i dont care abt losing weight, im just doing weights so i dont really care abt what i eat

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

Tuna n steamed peas > muscle milk
but muscle milk is oh so good tasting!

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

i've reached a point where i will prob never eat tuna out of the can again. last time i ate tuna was the day i had food poisoning and the thought of eating tuna with mustard makes me nauseous now.

[luvmeluvmycat]

but muscle milk is oh so good tasting!

Honestly, doesn't even taste like protien at all...Throw a banana in there, and it's even better :agree


i've reached a point where i will prob never eat tuna out of the can again. last time i ate tuna was the day i had food poisoning and the thought of eating tuna with mustard makes me nauseous now.

Eat it out of the bag?

[kroms]

lol ya but im not going to the gym n doin cardio i dont care abt losing weight, im just doing weights so i dont really care abt what i eat

whats the point of doing weights?

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

Honestly, doesn't even taste like protien at all...Throw a banana in there, and it's even better :agree



Eat it out of the bag?
i think just tuna in general.

[ateam333]

:lol:lol:lol Then thats a pretty much of a waste. But who am i to talk after the gym i usually get hammered

The same thing happens to me...

[Aspano]

I would be impressed if you could chew through it, lol
Honestly tho, it kinda does fill you up. :agree

Expect a little poof every now & then.


Poof?


Oooooh

poof!
lmfao

ew ew ew

[TIANA]

whats the point of doing weights?

how about strength for starters.... maybe bone density too....

[chrisd1163]

i usually have a shake with fruit in the sauna right after i work out but I usually have some type of bean salad, or hummus as my first meal after that. I work out in the morning though, not at night so you probably don't want all those carbs at the end of the night. I need them because I know I have another workout later at night. My night workout usually ends about 10pm and I'll have a coconut water and maybe some quinoa with shrimp or tofu. If I have a shake at that time, it won't fill me enough and I'll wind up going to bed starving or eating later at night which I try to avoid.

[kroms]

how about strength for starters.... maybe bone density too....

so it would probably make more sense to eat properly afterwards, dont ya think...

[GOLDEN]

why dont u just drinka shake or something after u workout...that fills u up...im not sure what shakes to recommend but i do like a scoop or 2 of protein and i feel a little full after

[nycxtcgirl69]

whats the point of doing weights?

to gain muscle a-duhhh

[GOLDEN]

to gain muscle a-duhhh

u gonna get on the juice for the summer?

[nycxtcgirl69]

u gonna get on the juice for the summer?

lol the only juice ill be on this summergoes with GIN.

[GOLDEN]

nice son...some gin and juice at fushimi siiiiiiiiiiiiiiick

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

Now that I am back in the gym after a longggggg break, i forgot how damn HUNGRY I get after working out.

Does anyone have good advice on what to eat after?
I came home tonight and almost ate my Maltese with some adobo .
I settled for a can of dry tuna and steamed peas but I feel like that either isn't enough or not right.


Help!!
and thank you :shuffle

P.S. - Is it bad that I secretly love working out my legs until I almost puke on the floor?:disgusted

have a protein bar or shake within 30 minutes of leaving gym preferable 1 high in carbs then eat a full meal hour after that, thats what I donot sayin u should depends whether u hit it hard or just BS on phone on treadmill YESSSSSSSSSSS

[macky82]

a tuna and bread is best for me.

[~Frankie~]

I have a protein shake and I usually throw in a teaspoon of peanut butter and half a banana and keeps me full! Other than that I just drink a lot of water to keep full.

[dani]

i usually eat a zone bar or turkey chili

i work out around lunch time.. or later afternoon so i eat something lunchish..

[JerZgirL]

honestly, doesn't even taste like protien at all...throw a banana in there, and it's even better :agree


nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Stephie]

have a protein bar or shake within 30 minutes of leaving gym preferable 1 high in carbs then eat a full meal hour after that, thats what I donot sayin u should depends whether u hit it hard or just BS on phone on treadmill YESSSSSSSSSSS

interesting, thats the same thing my trainer told me in terms of timing... why is that?
i guess he's right lol

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

interesting, thats the same thing my trainer told me in terms of timing... why is that?
i guess he's right lol

Your trainer right lol. After u workout out your body is depleted of everything basically, so eating a bar or having a shake right after u finish or soon after replenishes yourself.

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

Replenish your energy after your workout with these smart protein and carb snack combos.

By Lisa Kovalovich Whitmore

Whether you work up a sweat in the morning or evening, chances are you grab a little bite before you hit the gym. A snack before you work out helps give you energy and stamina to go the distance. But did you know that eating a snack after you work out is even more important? "You want to make sure you feed your body to help repair muscle tissues and replenish glycogen stores [which are depleted after a strenuous workout]," says Kristin Reisinger, MS, RD, a sports nutritionist and competitive figure athlete based in New Jersey. Here, six top snacks to fuel your body post workout (Reisinger recommends chasing each of these snacks with 8-12 ounces of water).
Protein Shake with Banana

"After a workout, you want ample protein combined with a carbohydrate," says Reisinger. A protein shake made from whey protein, water, and half a banana is a great choice, since your body quickly turns it into energy.

Recommended Serving Size: 2 scoops of whey protein powder combined with water and 1/2 banana, 250 calories
Peanut Butter & Banana on Rice Cakes

If you're craving something more substantial after a workout, a healthy peanut butter and banana sandwich will fit the bill. Instead of bread, smooth your peanut butter onto two brown rice cakes for extra fiber (without empty carbs). And while you may usually avoid bananas because they're too full of sugar, eating one after a workout is just fine. "This is one of the only times I recommend a high-glycemic carbohydrate source such as banana, because the uptake will be rapid," says Reisinger. Translation: It'll replenish your energy quickly.

Recommended Serving Size: 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp. peanut butter, and 2 brown rice cakes, 215 calories
Hummus and Pita

Another great carb/protein combo: Hummus and whole wheat pita. Hummus, a dip made from pureed chickpeas, gives you both carbs and protein. Coupled with the slow-release energy from the whole wheat pita, it makes for a snack that'll keep you fueled for hours.

Recommended Serving Size: 1/4 cup hummus with 1 whole wheat pita, 275 calories
Yogurt and Fresh Berries

Protein makes sense after a workout, since it contains amino acids that help build muscle. "Your muscles are depleted of amino acids after a workout, so you need an adequate supply of protein to help build them up," says Reisinger. Low-fat yogurt can pack nearly 15 grams of protein; add some berries for carbohydrate-driven energy.

Recommended Serving Size: 1 8-ounce container of plain, low-fat yogurt with 1/2 cup berries, 180 calories
Tuna on Whole Wheat

What could be more filling after a workout than half a sandwich? And when you choose its filling wisely, you'll be building muscle while you eat, too! "Research shows that carbs and protein together have a better response to post-workout recovery," says Reisinger. Tuna drizzled with a little lemon juice and olive oil spread over a slice of whole wheat bread is an ideal protein/carb mini-meal.

Recommended Serving Size: 4 ounces water-packed tuna and 1 slice whole wheat bread, 220 calories
Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices

If you're not in the mood for a sandwich, skip the bread and eat the fillings on their own! Spread a soft-cheese wedge over two or three slices of lean deli turkey, then roll up for a quick, high-protein, eat-on-the-go snack. Add a sliced apple for some energy-boosting (and glycogen-replenishing) carbs.

Recommended Serving Size: 4 ounces deli turkey, 1 soft cheese wedge, and 1 apple, 240 calories

[kroms]

to gain muscle a-duhhh

Which isn't happening if u eat poorly

[Stephie]

Replenish your energy after your workout with these smart protein and carb snack combos.

By Lisa Kovalovich Whitmore

Whether you work up a sweat in the morning or evening, chances are you grab a little bite before you hit the gym. A snack before you work out helps give you energy and stamina to go the distance. But did you know that eating a snack after you work out is even more important? "You want to make sure you feed your body to help repair muscle tissues and replenish glycogen stores [which are depleted after a strenuous workout]," says Kristin Reisinger, MS, RD, a sports nutritionist and competitive figure athlete based in New Jersey. Here, six top snacks to fuel your body post workout (Reisinger recommends chasing each of these snacks with 8-12 ounces of water).
Protein Shake with Banana

"After a workout, you want ample protein combined with a carbohydrate," says Reisinger. A protein shake made from whey protein, water, and half a banana is a great choice, since your body quickly turns it into energy.

Recommended Serving Size: 2 scoops of whey protein powder combined with water and 1/2 banana, 250 calories
Peanut Butter & Banana on Rice Cakes

If you're craving something more substantial after a workout, a healthy peanut butter and banana sandwich will fit the bill. Instead of bread, smooth your peanut butter onto two brown rice cakes for extra fiber (without empty carbs). And while you may usually avoid bananas because they're too full of sugar, eating one after a workout is just fine. "This is one of the only times I recommend a high-glycemic carbohydrate source such as banana, because the uptake will be rapid," says Reisinger. Translation: It'll replenish your energy quickly.

Recommended Serving Size: 1/2 banana, 1 tbsp. peanut butter, and 2 brown rice cakes, 215 calories
Hummus and Pita

Another great carb/protein combo: Hummus and whole wheat pita. Hummus, a dip made from pureed chickpeas, gives you both carbs and protein. Coupled with the slow-release energy from the whole wheat pita, it makes for a snack that'll keep you fueled for hours.

Recommended Serving Size: 1/4 cup hummus with 1 whole wheat pita, 275 calories
Yogurt and Fresh Berries

Protein makes sense after a workout, since it contains amino acids that help build muscle. "Your muscles are depleted of amino acids after a workout, so you need an adequate supply of protein to help build them up," says Reisinger. Low-fat yogurt can pack nearly 15 grams of protein; add some berries for carbohydrate-driven energy.

Recommended Serving Size: 1 8-ounce container of plain, low-fat yogurt with 1/2 cup berries, 180 calories
Tuna on Whole Wheat

What could be more filling after a workout than half a sandwich? And when you choose its filling wisely, you'll be building muscle while you eat, too! "Research shows that carbs and protein together have a better response to post-workout recovery," says Reisinger. Tuna drizzled with a little lemon juice and olive oil spread over a slice of whole wheat bread is an ideal protein/carb mini-meal.

Recommended Serving Size: 4 ounces water-packed tuna and 1 slice whole wheat bread, 220 calories
Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices

If you're not in the mood for a sandwich, skip the bread and eat the fillings on their own! Spread a soft-cheese wedge over two or three slices of lean deli turkey, then roll up for a quick, high-protein, eat-on-the-go snack. Add a sliced apple for some energy-boosting (and glycogen-replenishing) carbs.

Recommended Serving Size: 4 ounces deli turkey, 1 soft cheese wedge, and 1 apple, 240 calories

this is great! thanks for posting...

he told me to eat a yogurt, and then like 30 min later eat my dinner (since i go to the gym at night)
glad to know my $$ is being spent on someone who knows what he's talkin about lol

What kinda snack do you eat BEFORE a workout? :hmmm

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

this is great! thanks for posting...

he told me to eat a yogurt, and then like 30 min later eat my dinner (since i go to the gym at night)
glad to know my $$ is being spent on someone who knows what he's talkin about lol

What kinda snack do you eat BEFORE a workout? :hmmm

Me and hour or so b4 I lift im on a green tea mixed with my protein powder these days.

or whole food a can of tuna with 2 pieces of whole wheat something small banana etc energy boost b4 u train

[fifi~dee]

why dont u just drinka shake or something after u workout...that fills u up...im not sure what shakes to recommend but i do like a scoop or 2 of protein and i feel a little full after

Im scared of those protein shakes
I used to take them to gain weight when i was superduperunhealthy skinny and i wound up getting kidney stones from them (well thats what the doctor thought)

[GOLDEN]

Im scared of those protein shakes
I used to take them to gain weight when i was superduperunhealthy skinny and i wound up getting kidney stones from them (well thats what the doctor thought)

oh that sucks...yeah theres a lotta diff shakes tho...i only use a basic protein shake i do liek a scoop or 2 of if and just add like a few ounces of water, so its nothing crazy

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

Im scared of those protein shakes
I used to take them to gain weight when i was superduperunhealthy skinny and i wound up getting kidney stones from them (well thats what the doctor thought)

really but u will drink till u pass out but your worried about protein shakes?
interesting
YESSSSSSSSSSSS
So u really dont know if the shakes gave u Kidney stones?
your just assumimg?

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

doctor seems full of shit. as most are .

i doubt shes been taking in 300+grams of protein a day to develop kidney stones.

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

doctor seems full of shit. as most are .

i doubt shes been taking in 300+grams of protein a day to develop kidney stones.

even if she is u drink enough water your gonna flush your system all day anyway

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

even if she is u drink enough water your gonna flush your system all day anyway
exactly

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

exactly


yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[fifi~dee]

really but u will drink till u pass out but your worried about protein shakes?
interesting
YESSSSSSSSSSSS
So u really dont know if the shakes gave u Kidney stones?
your just assumimg?

Drink til I pass out? wow..really?

and Assuming????????

No this is what the doctor TOLD me because when the results came back after they removed the stones and were tested They were PROTEIN stones. I was drinking those powder protein shakes every day for a very long time, PROBABLY not drinking them the way I was supposed to and also I am prone to stones, runs in the family. I'm not saying anyone who drinks protein shakes will get stones but I DID and that is what the Doctor told me probably attributed to it. Whether he was full of shit or just decided to make it up beats the hell out of me but thats what I was told.

Do I know what exactly gave me the stones, NO I dont but if a doctor advised me to stay away from taking those shakes daily excuse me for being a little nervous to go back to drinking them.

Geez with your response you'd think you fucking invented the first Protein shake :disgusted

[antknee]

im the worst when it comes to this. I usually hit up a McDonalds #2 after the gym, b/c my appetite goes thru the roof after a good workout...and convince myself its ok to indulge.

[fifi~dee]

im the worst when it comes to this. I usually hit up a McDonalds #2 after the gym, b/c my appetite goes thru the roof after a good workout...and convince myself its ok to indulge.

haha..
If only Big Macs were healthy.
Yea I get ravenous, I dunno I dont think a Shake would do much but I'm going to try I guess lol

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

Im not attacking you fifi-. Just throwing out my opinion. Doctors like to blame things they are usually unfamiliar with as the causes of problems. (ie. that squatting below parallel is bad for the knees, etc)

You said you are prone to getting them because they run in your family. Which, one would think, THAT would be why you had them.

From what I've read

"Doctors do not always know what causes a stone to form. While certain foods may promote stone formation in people who are susceptible, scientists do not believe that eating any specific food causes stones to form in people who are not susceptible.

A person with a family history of kidney stones may be more likely to develop stones. Urinary tract infections, kidney disorders such as cystic kidney diseases, and certain metabolic disorders such as hyperparathyroidism are also linked to stone formation"

[fifi~dee]

Im not attacking you fifi-. Just throwing out my opinion. Doctors like to blame things they are usually unfamiliar with as the causes of problems. (ie. that squatting below parallel is bad for the knees, etc)

You said you are prone to getting them because they run in your family. Which, one would think, THAT would be why you had them.

From what I've read

"Doctors do not always know what causes a stone to form. While certain foods may promote stone formation in people who are susceptible, scientists do not believe that eating any specific food causes stones to form in people who are not susceptible.

A person with a family history of kidney stones may be more likely to develop stones. Urinary tract infections, kidney disorders such as cystic kidney diseases, and certain metabolic disorders such as hyperparathyroidism are also linked to stone formation"

no no no, my response wasn't to you at all, I didnt take what you said in a bad way.

I just was saying what they told me.. and it wasn't like the Doctor said OK NEVER DRINK A PROTEIN SHAKE AGAIN, they just said its possible that it had somehing to do with it. Not to mention, I probably wasn't making them right and wasn't drinking enough water. Who even knows.

Bottom line is I want to eat real food after gym haha, no shake no matter how good it may taste will fill me up and be my dinner. Unless I do a shake and something lite.. hmmm

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

have a shake with some oats and peanut butter. should fill you up nicely!

[fifi~dee]

have a shake with some oats and peanut butter. should fill you up nicely!

I'll try that
thanks :-)

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

Drink til I pass out? wow..really?

and Assuming????????

No this is what the doctor TOLD me because when the results came back after they removed the stones and were tested They were PROTEIN stones. I was drinking those powder protein shakes every day for a very long time, PROBABLY not drinking them the way I was supposed to and also I am prone to stones, runs in the family. I'm not saying anyone who drinks protein shakes will get stones but I DID and that is what the Doctor told me probably attributed to it. Whether he was full of shit or just decided to make it up beats the hell out of me but thats what I was told.

Do I know what exactly gave me the stones, NO I dont but if a doctor advised me to stay away from taking those shakes daily excuse me for being a little nervous to go back to drinking them.

Geez with your response you'd think you fucking invented the first Protein shake :disgusted

good job its hereditary with u and u didnt say that........ U make open ended statements people get the wrong idea about something that fucked u up and and a few other people that might have that issue also.
Most people dont have that problem.
YESSSSSSSSSSSS

read the whole thread rocket scientist i threw up other things u can eat
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[fifi~dee]

good job its hereditary with u and u didnt say that........ U make open ended statements people get the wrong idea about something that fucked u up and and a few other people that might have that issue also.
Most people dont have that problem.
YESSSSSSSSSSSS

read the whole thread rocket scientist i threw up other things u can eat
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

O my deepest apologies.

I didnt realize that it was a requirement in this forum to completely back up any statement I make with facts and Health history. To anyone that I may have misinformed about protein, IM SORRY.. PROTEIN SHAKES ARE AWESOME EVERYONE. You are right.. I shouldnt have left it so open ended.. in the future I'll make sure I make myself 835% clear.

Rocket Scientist? when did you become so rude?

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

O my deepest apologies.

I didnt realize that it was a requirement in this forum to completely back up any statement I make with facts and Health history. To anyone that I may have misinformed about protein, IM SORRY.. PROTEIN SHAKES ARE AWESOME EVERYONE. You are right.. I shouldnt have left it so open ended.. in the future I'll make sure I make myself 835% clear.

Rocket Scientist? when did you become so rude?

on this board this these people yeah pretty much gotta be a little specific gonna have turds throwin out protein for no reason. Nice comeback YESSSSSSSSSSS very dramatic

[fifi~dee]

on this board this these people yeah pretty much gotta be a little specific gonna have turds throwin out protein for no reason. Nice comeback YESSSSSSSSSSS very dramatic

I'm sure my post earlier had a HUGE effect on the Protein Shake world today!
good thing I followed up with some clarification before hundreds of Innocent shakes were thrown away.

phew
:yousuck

[chachie]

I'm sure my post earlier had a HUGE effect on the Protein Shake world today!
good thing I followed up with some clarification before hundreds of Innocent shakes were thrown away.

phew
:yousuck

:lol

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

I'm sure my post earlier had a HUGE effect on the Protein Shake world today!
good thing I followed up with some clarification before hundreds of Innocent shakes were thrown away.

phew
:yousuck

LOL Good job Rocket Scientist YESSSSSSSSSS

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

I'm sure my post earlier had a HUGE effect on the Protein Shake world today!
good thing I followed up with some clarification before hundreds of Innocent shakes were thrown away.

phew
:yousuck

LOAF
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[Stephie]

FYI - I'm a beginner... I have a protein shake dilemma. Can one of you help?

My trainer told me to buy MET-RX Protein Plus (bought it Trader Joe's). I got it, the chocolate kind. I've been mixing it with skim milk. I can barely drink it. It's so gross, I feel like I want to vomit. Also, I think the mix doesn't dissolve enough because I can taste the dry powder in it! Someone said to try mixing it with water...?

Am I doing something wrong? Or, are they supposed to taste bad? I have forced myself both Monday and yesterday to drink it, only because he told me it would benefit me.

[DEEPER KEMICAL]

Not sure why they would recommend METRX. I dont think you are doing anything wrong, its just a bad choice of protein powder. You should look into Optimum Nutrition or Muscle Milk Light. Both taste good and mix easily.

[~Frankie~]

FYI - I'm a beginner... I have a protein shake dilemma. Can one of you help?

My trainer told me to buy MET-RX Protein Plus (bought it Trader Joe's). I got it, the chocolate kind. I've been mixing it with skim milk. I can barely drink it. It's so gross, I feel like I want to vomit. Also, I think the mix doesn't dissolve enough because I can taste the dry powder in it! Someone said to try mixing it with water...?

Am I doing something wrong? Or, are they supposed to taste bad? I have forced myself both Monday and yesterday to drink it, only because he told me it would benefit me.

I used to be like that too....I find putting it in the blender to mix does the trick then it just tastes like you're drinking chocolate milk!!! :lostit

[VIGOROUSJONESY]

FYI - I'm a beginner... I have a protein shake dilemma. Can one of you help?

My trainer told me to buy MET-RX Protein Plus (bought it Trader Joe's). I got it, the chocolate kind. I've been mixing it with skim milk. I can barely drink it. It's so gross, I feel like I want to vomit. Also, I think the mix doesn't dissolve enough because I can taste the dry powder in it! Someone said to try mixing it with water...?

Am I doing something wrong? Or, are they supposed to taste bad? I have forced myself both Monday and yesterday to drink it, only because he told me it would benefit me.

most of them taste like cardboard u gotta find 1 u like or just stop whining and down it YESSSSSSSSSSSS
takes time if u get in the zone u get used to it
EAS is smoother mixing and mm light is also