In order to be successful in your training, nutrition is going to be key. A lot of focus is given to meals, and rightfully so - but snacking before and after a workout is also critical. The best part about these snacks is that they can be really tasty if you do it right! In a time pinch? No problem. The whole idea of a snack before or after a run is to get something in your system quickly - so being too busy is a weak excuse. If you don't have a snack before you work out, your body won't have the fuel needed to perform at its peak. A snack after also helps by replenishing what you just burned, helping in your recovery.
Today's tip is more of a simple recipe that you can start enjoying before your next workout, or even as a healthy snack in the afternoon. Instead of reaching for a "5 Hour Energy" (which I'm convinced is poison by the way) next time you get that "2:30 feeling", reach for this.
Toasted whole grain bread, chunky organic peanut butter with a drizzle of honey on top. Simple!
I'll share other favorite snacks along the way, but in the meantime, what fuels you?
Drive Slow
I hydrate a lot in the hours before I head to the gym-I actually heard Ryan Gosling of all people say on Ellen that if you are drinking while working out it is already too late. I eat a Oikos Greek Yogurt about an hour or so before and then afterwards upon returning to the office I have a Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers lunch-High in fiber and whole grains. Usually 7 or less WeightWatchers points. Sometimjes a spoonful of peanutbutter for my 2:30 feeling.
ReplyDelete5Hour Energy HAS to be poison!
I hate eating before I work out in the mornings because my body flat-out doesn't want food. But if I'm going on an aggressive bike ride > 1 hour, I have to eat something or I'll completely bonk. My favorite activity is trying to force down oatmeal with some dried fruit and nuts in there. A shake made up of Greek yogurt, bananas, other fruit, a handful of fresh spinach, and milk is always good too. I find that I need some type of bread-y carb along with it so I sticks with me longer.
ReplyDeleteI need to make sure I eat something sugary like dried dates or apricots at the 1 hour mark (as well as have something to drink). Rinse and repeat every 30 mins....