WHAT NOT TO EAT AFTER A WORKOUT

Steer clear of these foods after workouts to maintain your fitness gains.

An intense, calorie-burning workout can do wonders for your physique, but it doesn’t give you the green light to go to town at the nearest Burger King once you’re done. If you’re serious about building muscle and losing fat, you need to get serious about your post-workout meals. After an exhausting workout, the body sends a signal to the brain that says something to the effect of “feed me dammit, I’m starving!” In an effort to quickly satisfy that demand, many choose the wrong foods, which are full of the wrong ingredients. While this is a bad move for anyone trying to maintain good health, it‘s especially harmful after exercising, since it will negate the efforts of your hard training. To get the biggest bang from your workout buck, it’s vital to replenish calories and nutrients with the right combination of protein and carbs. On the other hand, it’s also important to limit calories that come from unhealthy foods loaded with fat and sugar. Avoid eating these types of foods after putting your body through the paces, and chances are good you’ll achieve your fitness and weight loss goals much faster.

SURPRISINGLY BENEFICIAL POST-WORKOUT JUNK FOODS

Go ahead and splurge after a workout. These "junk" foods aid muscle growth and recovery.

After a body-shocking, hardcore workout, your muscles are crying for nutrients, and they want them now. Ideally, it's best practice to stick with a traditional clean protein and carbohydrate shake or meal, but if you're craving junk or it's your only option, you can still make gains.

How to Trick Your Appetite

Can't stop eating? Here's how to eat less, feel fuller and burn more energy.

 

So you want to lose weight, but you keep shoveling your face with calorie-dense foods and you never feel full. Luckily, there’s a ton of tasty foods that fill you up without being quite as calorie dense as some mac ‘n’ cheese. Here are some foods that will fill you up without pushing you over your daily calorie limit or help you keep your appetite at bay to assist you in your mission to become even more godlike.