I am having a major problem on Thurs esp but in general when I do heavy exercising (weights + cardio). I get hungry and usually eat a lot the rest of the day. Like on Thurs I eat lunch (usually a turkey sandwich from home and grapes) and then go work out 45 min weights 40 min cardio and drink lots of water but then I'm starving and I eat my reserve snack: apple. Then class comes along and I'm still hungry so snack time comes (yes we have snacks in college) and its junk food but I still eat it and then eat dinner at home. Should I try eating something different for lunch? Am I not eating enough that day and that's why I'm pigging out? I am actually losing weight so its not affecting that necessarily...
i've always been told that if you're doing any weight training, you SHOULD eat protein within 30-60 minutes after your workout. it helps build muscle. try an apple and cheese slices or something...
quote: Originally posted by: doveanunu "do you eat breakfast? "
Usually I rotate between a bagel and banana or oatmeal and a banana. Lately I've added cereal and milk with a banana to the rotation.
What are good sources of protein that don't have to stay cold as I don't get to go home on thurs between classes? I'm going to try apple and cheese on tues though.
i totally get what you're saying!!! when i used to swim competitively i would come home starving. i was too lazy to make anything, so i would eat cereal (not great) and i still lost weight. then as i got older and i took nutrition (section on sports fitness) in college and learned that a great option would be protein, wheat crackers, and tomatoes. so i make kebobs for when i get home. chicken, cheese, tomatoes on the kebob, and four crackers. one kebob is perfect (and i think they're cute) that's just a suggestion.
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I'm not sure of the protein content, but I always keep a ziplock bag of 1/4 cup almonds in my purse. Hummus is great too or yogurt if you're willing to invest in an insulated lunch bag.
from what my uber-athlete boyfriend tells me, after you work out your metabolism is kicked up so you kind of have a free window to eat. so if i were you i would try to kill your hunger with good fat/protein/carb stuff (like lola suggested) and not worry too much about calories in that time period.
the almonds are a good suggestion too. i find i can eat a small amount of almonds/trail mix after working out and not be crazy starving.
Totally agree with the almonds suggestion...I keep a bag of dry roasted almonds from trader joe's in my desk drawer and have 4 or 5 whenever I get hungry but I know a meal is coming up. A couple snacks I'm fond of lately:
Wasa cracker with a Laughing Cow Light cheese cube or hummus spread on top
Salt and Vinegar Soy Chips
Half or a third of a Luna bar (Toasted nuts n' cranberry is so good)