Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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Lanaleo15 02/16/2014

So I never eat or take anything after a workout. I'm told I should, however by the time I come home make something etc. Its like 2 hours later. Will a protein shake after a work out help? I'm trying to slim down and tone up.

Mandoman 02/17/2014

If you are trying to build muscle it helps to have some protein and carbs within 30 minutes of exercising but doing what you are doing I wouldn't think it would be necessary.

Admiral1cu 02/17/2014

Oh Man Oh Man, I so agree w you.
I use to have cartine n protein and carb 1 to 2 hours before a work out. Only ice water with non cal flavoring. Gator after work out help restore needed water.
Now if u feel the need to eat after a work out, walk r ride in car. enjoy a green leaf salad r seedless grapes...
I like grapes in mixed salad. sometimes I used drained soup beans in toss salad.

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