Anyway today I worked out before I had my dinner, and I felt really hungry afterwards.  As I ate I wondered if my work out was worth it because I just burned calories. I did some research and I found out that within the first 45 minutes after you exercise, there is a “metabolic window.” Enzymes that replenish muscle carbs are at their highest levels.  Insulin is also at peak levels, which rebuilds protein stores. By consuming a mix of carbs and protein at this point will maintain muscle, replenish glycogen stores and reduce the amount of fat your body stores.

If you eat before working out its always best to eat something, especially if you’re a morning exerciser, since most likely the last time you ate was probably the night before since you’ve already burned a good amount of calories sleeping.  It also makes sense to fuel up your body on an empty stomach, otherwise you’ll definitely have no energy and feel sluggish during the workout.  You want to make the best out of your workout so make sure you have energy to do it!

What are your thoughts?  Do you eat before or after you work out?  Let me know in the comments!

For me, I really try to plan the rest of the week as far as snacking and lunch at work because I spend a lot of time at my desk.  Salads with lean protein, sandwiches with wheat bread and thin sliced meats, fruit and sugar free snacks are the foods that I’ve been consuming lately.  Recently, I’ve decided to find something new at Whole Foods, since its a mecca of healthy eating, and its fun finding new things.

How difficult is eating healthy for you, and what are your healthy eating habits?

I don’t know how safe these would be, and although these seem pretty convenient, I don’t know. They’re cool in a sense that you can adjust the weight. I’ve read mixed reviews on these, such as the pins that hold the weight don’t always match up correctly. That concerns me because of the fact I’d hate to have metal drop on my foot. What do you think about these?