After The Gym?

Question

What is best to eat after you work out? Usually if it's in the morning i'll have eggs but if at night like after school i'll usually eat before I go and then maybe have a piece of fruit or something afterwards if i'm hungry.

what should i be doing?

Answer 1

You need food after a game/practice to replace the carbohydrate burned and the electrolytes lost. Electrolytes are found in nearly all foods, so you don't need a special drink to get those. Your body will replenish its energy stores (glycogen) the best if you eat a food with carbohydrates and some protein after working out like a half of a sandwich or a yogurt.

Try something with carbohydrate fuel like a low fat granola bar, cereal bar, fruit, peanut butter and crackers, or yogurt. Drink about 1 cup (8oz.) of fluid. This is quick and easy fuel for exercising.

Answer 2

It seems to me that you are doing the right thing already.