Best Snacks for Before & After Your Workout
Choosing the right pre- and post- workout snack can be simple. Like, cereal and milk simple. But what about calorie counts? Macros? Timing?
No one likes working out on an empty stomach. Hello, headache!
But working out after a big meal? Um, no thanks!
Ok, Sis, I know it’s easy to get worked up about what to eat before and after working out. But fitting fitness into your life is tough enough amiright? Let’s not skip movement because you’re not fueled up properly! Or quit too soon ‘cause you just feel too blah.
I’m all about your body feeling GOOD! Good nutrition before and after is where it’s AT!
Let’s find that sweet spot. I’m talking banana… strawberries… dark chocolate… protein shake kind of sweet! Savory is cool too! Eggs… crackers… cheese… YUM!
We usually have NO trouble finding something to eat, right? What can trip us up is the TIMING.
I get asked a lot when is the best time for my post workout meal or should I have a pre workout snack. Here’s my guideline... Pre workout, go for 100-300 calories about 30-60 minutes before. Keep it SIMPLE. As in… simple carbohydrates. You want to give your body easy to digest energy. Now is when to try something SWEET!
After, go for a post workout meal WITHIN 30-60 minutes of your routine, and up the calories and protein! Have a snack of at least 200 calories up to a meal of 600 calories.
Catch my pre- and post-workout snacks freebie by clicking the button below. You’ll get this guideline in an easy-to-print-and-post-on-the-fridge format. I share my favorite snack options but share some more numbers stuff too like…
Calorie count suggestions for pre- and post- workout snacks
Time suggestions for when to enjoy your meals and snacks
Suggested macro counts
And, yes, there will be peanut butter. And chocolate. And popcorn.
Okay, popcorn’s not on my list, but that’s the point. You can pick what works for you! Just stick to your macros, girl!