If you want to run the 10k tomorrow, attend the 6am class. All others will have an alternative!
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Finally a continuation on Post Workout Nutrition, and how to maximize recovery by Robb Wolf. Seriously if you are eating right all day long, why not dial in your post workout meals to get back as much as possible. Post any thoughts or comparisons in comments.
Definitely check out this video ofEva doing Nate
There is always alot more behind the name then simply a workout…
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I’m up for doin the 10k at 1030…it shouldnt be too hot out yet. With all of the holes in my hands after todays WOD running is about the only thing I’ll be able to do.
I do 2 hard boiled eggs and fruit for my post workout meal. I either do an orange, blackberries and raspberries, or banana. I also will occasionally have some mixed nuts with no salt. For lunches i’ve been doing tuna or chicken breasts with veggies or salad. Dinners are meat (steak, chicken, pork) and cooked veggies. Last night was steak and asparagus. delish! Trying to keep the portions down to zone portions and not snacking during the day. My hard part is cutting out the pasta and creamy sauces.
In this article I linked to Robb mentions an original article that stirred up some interest. I first read it a few months ago and began to toy with the idea of post workout meals. I took the high carb, low protein approach for any intense workouts, I do very little out of the norm on lifting days.
Originally I would eat a yam (approx 5-8 blocks worth) and some meat (2-3 blocks) and no fat within 30min PWO. I felt great, more energized a few hours later in the day then I usually would. I would consume fewer carbs throughout the day (usually pre-wod) to make up for large intake afterwards. Now I have replaced the yams with organic non sweetend applesauce (alot easier to prepare…) and it seems to work the same.
His low carb PWO meal is interesting to me. My theory for PWO is simply to get me ready for the next session ASAP. But if you are trying to lean out as much as you are trying to improve your times I would give it a shot. I did read once that consuming fat PWO will inhibit your bodies ability to intake or replenish glycogen stores which to me is critically important… again what are your priorities.
Lisa your eating is kicking ass and your times and performances are showing it! at the same time the girls missed you this morning at 6…
That video is impressive. Crossfit girls are the bomb!
The low carb pwo meal would be just high protein then? Or what? I still have some leaning out to do, so I’d want to try the low carb pwo meal, but it would help if I could get some direction on exactly what to eat…
From the link it sounds like 50g of whey protein and some coconut milk.
He does say 50g of protein. Personally I feel that alone would trigger an insulin response. Start smaller say 20-30g (3-4block) and see how you feel. Change it as needed and really let your composition and WOD times guide you.
The coconut milk is simply for fat. Choose any but that sounds good. Let me know if you find that brand!
Even though I have been sick and baby has been sick..i am still tearing me up some paleo!! I will be back next week fully recovered! This is my breakfast today.. Ground turkey, spring lettuce, blueberries, strawberries, cashews, cucumber, and a squeezed lemon for dressing…mmm! 9lbs and 5inches down in one month of paleo and it would be more if I could get some more workouts in.!