Fuel Up: Post-Workout

After Your Workout

 

The post-workout meal/snack helps to replenish the glycogen that has been depleted during exercise and speeds muscle recovery (especially after weight training). Try to eat 20-30 minutes after working out. If you are doing heavy weight training and your goal is to increase muscle mass, you may need to slightly increase your protein goal. Check with your Barix Clinics nutritionist for your individual goal.

Post-workout Meal/Snack Ideas

  • The other ½ of your pre-workout fruit and/or veggie smoothie with a scoop of Greek yogurt or protein powder
  • 1 to 2 eggs with a slice of whole wheat toast
  • Tuna salad and veggies with a ½ whole wheat pita
  • A veggie omelet with vegetables and avocado
  • Broiled fish and baked sweet potato or steamed veggies
  • Grilled chicken breast and stir fry veggies

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About Deb Hart

Deb Hart is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. For the last 28 years, she has been helping bariatric surgery patients reach their health and weight goals. She teaches people how to set up a lifestyle that supports a healthy weight. Deb set up her own lifestyle to include lots of long walks with her furry family members, workout classes at her local wellness center, meal prepping, and finding new ways to enjoy foods without added sugar.
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