How do you eat, when you do intense workouts?

[Rockstar Mom]

So I started doing kickboxing today.

First off, I want to say it was


But I feel so refreshed!! Maybe its because I literally poured out sweat. I'm thinking of maybe doing it twice a day, 4 times a week.

So my question. I was starving after the workout, and the first place I saw was a pizza spot, and got a slice. I felt so ashamed afterwards.

I know I need plenty of protein, but how should I eat? Should I start doin that eat every 3 hours thing? Should I eat big after a workout, and then just have a salad for dinner? Before the workout? Unfortunately the class doesn't come with a eating plan.

 

[The ADD]

So I started doing kickboxing today.

First off, I want to say it was


But I feel so refreshed!! Maybe its because I literally poured out sweat. I'm thinking of maybe doing it twice a day, 4 times a week.

So my question. I was starving after the workout, and the first place I saw was a pizza spot, and got a slice. I felt so ashamed afterwards.

I know I need plenty of protein, but how should I eat? Should I start doin that eat every 3 hours thing? Should I eat big after a workout, and then just have a salad for dinner? Before the workout? Unfortunately the class doesn't come with a eating plan.

The best answer is actually what makes you feel best for your level of activity and helps you reach your goal. I'm less hungry on days I lift than rest day, not sure why. It will have to be some trial and error.

That said twice a day-four times a week if you are really stressing your system is pretty high volume. It's going to be easy to eat to much thinking you have to compensate for it.

 

[50CentStan]

I eat 40 grams of chicken or fish, but with that I also have veggies, and a whole bunch of junk too (pizza, chips,basically anything around ) I wouldnt suggest the last part, but the first 2 is the way to go.

 

[Rockstar Mom]

The best answer is actually what makes you feel best for your level of activity and helps you reach your goal. I'm less hungry on days I lift than rest day, not sure why. It will have to be some trial and error.

That said twice a day-four times a week if you are really stressing your system is pretty high volume. It's going to be easy to eat to much thinking you have to compensate for it.

Ok, I'm going to just stay with my 3 meals a day =+ 2 snacks for now, and see how I feel. If anything I'll just add an extra smoothie/protein shake.

 

[Rockstar Mom]

Ok, I'm going to just stay with my 3 meals a day =+ 2 snacks for now, and see how I feel. If anything I'll just add an extra smoothie/protein shake.

How many times a day do you eat?

 

[Slystallion]

I eat twice a day...I eat my breakfast and lunch in the morning then use the bathroom and shower and go on to work...I don't eat lunch and work out after work then I cook my dinner after I work out and then shower again

much more convenient and you get to eat 2 big satisfying meals

but make sure you eat enough calories in those meals...get your macros meal plan made by a nutritionist to know how much food you need for target weight

 

[-DMP-]

oatmeal with protien powder, blueberies, and banana before.

protien shake and apple after

-DMP-