what to eat after working out?

**third_shift|studios** · 01-02-2007, 08:05 PM

So what should I eat after working out? I figured it should be protien based to help rebuild the muscle. But can it taste good? Can i make like chicken and pork with multiple sides or should I cut back?

I normally work out for about 45 minutes before dinner and i'm uber hongry by then. I just want to know what will help me and not revert anything I worked off.

**astyles** · 01-02-2007, 09:17 PM

chicken boneless skinless.....corn no butter.....baked potatoe plain too.....is what my friend that competes eats

**Danger731** · 01-02-2007, 09:23 PM

good post meal above, if loooking to get cut lower the carb (potatoe)

BadBlueBird* · 01-02-2007, 09:24 PM

I go straight to bed lol

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 01-02-2007, 10:11 PM

tuna and lots of it....water....sleep

**Somebody09** · 01-03-2007, 03:33 AM

+1 on the chicken & tuna posts. But I also eat a lot of vegetables. No potatos, I hate them. Just some whole wheat roll instead.

**ztrouble** · 01-03-2007, 04:32 AM

that all sounds good and try to take in a protein shake... the ebst tasting i have found is the gatorade shakes

**transamprincess98** · 01-03-2007, 04:32 AM

Body building mags also suggest drinking chocolate milk right after a work out. It's a good combo of protein/carbs. It's also filling so you won't want to snack after dinner as much

**third_shift|studios** · 01-03-2007, 05:12 AM

good info. ok, so meat n' potatos eh?

**SexOnWheels** · 01-03-2007, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by ztrouble

that all sounds good and try to take in a protein shake... the ebst tasting i have found is the gatorade shakes

I take a shaker to the gym with the powder already in.

Just add water and the 'golden hour' is within minutes!

**SSwt00SS** · 01-03-2007, 06:32 AM

i eat pasta, shrimp, and steamed vegtables and drink a cup of milk. works for me...

**nitrox28** · 01-03-2007, 06:44 AM

I usually drink a beer or two with some hot wings.

**zbizkit** · 01-03-2007, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by SexOnWheels

I take a shaker to the gym with the powder already in.

Just add water and the 'golden hour' is within minutes!

You should take a protein shake in with you. The problem with the golden hour is that by the time you get home and eat and the time that it takes your body to break down the food and use the nutrients the golden hour is over. You should take a shake made of whey protein (vanilla),corn sugar (find it at the party source) and orange juice. It taste good and will help start rebuilding your body right away. The corn sugar keeps your body from emitting cortisol which breaks down muscle. Cortisol is used when the body has no sugar left to use for energy. The body uses the cortisol to break down muscle for energy use.

Then you should go home and eat a nice heatlhy meal.

Just my .02.

**third_shift|studios** · 01-03-2007, 09:30 AM

rockin. thanks, one tone!

**Y2KBird** · 01-03-2007, 11:07 AM

A pitcher of beer, fried jalapenos, 50 hotwings with extra hot sause and lots of ranch.....After that I usually fart blood

**third_shift|studios** · 01-03-2007, 11:42 AM

i think i did just reading that....

**EEEZNOW** · 01-03-2007, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by Y2KBird

A pitcher of beer, fried jalapenos, 50 hotwings with extra hot sause and lots of ranch.....After that I usually fart blood

+1

**sgt0704** · 01-03-2007, 02:49 PM

actually, spicy foods are supposed to be good for raising your metabolism. obviously if you pig out, it won't help.

**JonB** · 01-03-2007, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by transamprincess98

Body building mags also suggest drinking chocolate milk right after a work out. It's a good combo of protein/carbs. It's also filling so you won't want to snack after dinner as much

Yep I just started drinking chocolate milk alot. It a good source of protein/carbs and taste better than regular milk.

**slo4mula** · 01-03-2007, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by transamprincess98

Body building mags also suggest drinking chocolate milk right after a work out. It's a good combo of protein/carbs. It's also filling so you won't want to snack after dinner as much

True. Also, a PB&J sandwich is a good mix of protein and carbs. Make sure to use all natural peanut butter and wheat bread. The only ingredient in all natural peanut butter is peanuts...Who knew???? The hydrogenated vegetable oils in brand names like Jiff or Peter Pan will zap your energy whereas the all natural will actually give you an energy boost.

I said to go with wheat bread because white is not good for you intestines.