Pre-Workout & Post-Workout Snack Ideas!
Let's Talk Snacks!
Just to throw this out there since I get asked all the time, this is what I do.
A) I wake up, eat breakfast then wait an hour, eat half a banana, drink my pre-workout Energize, workout, then grab a handful of almonds.
OR if I am short on time...
B) I wake up, eat a banana, drink my pre-workout Energize, workout, then eat breakfast.
My breakfast is almost always my Shakeology. My favorite recipe for it is Greenberry Shakeology with half a banana, 1 cup of frozen raspberries, and 12 oz. of water blended well! YUM!
Pre-Workout Snack Ideas:
- dried/fresh fruit
- oatmeal
- granola
- quinoa
- rice cakes
- whole grain cereal
- banana with almond butter
- hummus toast
- trail mix
Post-Workout Snack Ideas:
- boiled eggs
- protein bar
- cottage cheese with berries
- hummus with carrots
- nuts
- whole grain crackers with cheese
- greek yogurt with berries
Quick Rule of Thumb:
Pre-workout = carbsPost-workout = protein
Ingesting carbs before a workout and protein afterward provides the basic materials that your body needs for adapting to the demands of your chosen activity.
Pre-workout carbohydrates help ensure that your body has what it needs for rising to the challenge, and making the most of your workout.
Pre-workout carbohydrates help ensure that your body has what it needs for rising to the challenge, and making the most of your workout.
Post-workout protein provides raw materials that drive recovery processes in between each workout session, and helps you realize the fruits of your labor.
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