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June 08, 2009 08:46 PM

Whats the best thing to eat before/after exercise?

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mcarthur01 mcarthur01
 
 June 08, 2009 09:34 PM
Pre-workout (my workouts are in the morning first thing), carbs with some simple sugars, i eat wheat toast with some peanut butter and honey, some raisins, and a little bit of lowfat yogurt.

Post-workout, it is best to get some protein, carbs, and sugar to aid in quick recovery and restoration of glycogen. i typically drink a protein shake (but chocolate milk is good too), eat a banana, and have a handful of whole wheat crackers. try to get your post-workout meal in within 1/2 hour or 45 minutes after your workout.


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kerryk kerryk
 
June 09, 2009 12:05 AM | view on twitter
I like to eat some kind of complex carbohydrate (pasta, rice, preferably wheat pasta or brown rice) about an hour or two before a workout and then replenish your body with a protein and plenty (chicken, protein drink, etc) of liquid (water is the best) after the workout.

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healthdiet... healthdiet...
 
June 09, 2009 12:37 AM | view on twitter
the general concenus is to eat a protien shake made of easily digestable protien and lot of carbs. This is ok accept carbs make you fat. They literally make your body start creating fat through insulin.

THe best thing to eat would be an organic rare steak with fat. look up vince gironda the best bodybullder ever

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addiey addiey
 
June 10, 2009 05:32 PM | view on twitter
The body uses carbohydrates as fuel, so eat plenty of carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, fruits and vegetables before exercise. About 2 hours post exercise, protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats should be eaten because your muscles use these foods to recuperate.

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