Post Workout Nutrition for Weight Loss & Energy

You just finished an amazing workout, you've got that endorphin boost going, you're smiling and sweaty, feeling spent and hungry maybe? Yes? No? Either way, what you do next has more of an effect on your weight loss, energy and your body than you may realize.

Post workout your body needs protein to repair, restore and replenish the energy stores and muscles you depleted during your workout. Not getting those nutrients into your body can wreak havoc on your hunger levels and decrease the weight loss benefits of your workout. Even if you don't feel hungry, you need to make sure you are "refueling" your body within 30 minutes of finishing your workout. Waiting until later to eat, can cause your hunger levels and hormones to go out of control. When you don't feed your body post workout, your hunger hormones (the ones that signal you to eat) may increase and satiety hormones (the ones that signal you're full) may decrease. Trying to cut calories by skipping your post workout recovery snack or meal will only lead to feeling drained, hungrier and eating more calories later in the day.

My top post workout nutrition option is a simple protein shake.

SIMPLE PROTEIN SHAKE 

To make, combine:

8 ounces of "milk"

4 ounces of water

a pinch of sea salt

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (*optional)

1 scoop of protein powder

The protein powder I recommend is SunWarrior Protein Warrior Blend (*I like the Chocolate the best)

Another option I recommend to clients is Koia Protein Shakes. They are clean, plant based and perfect post workout as well!

Whatever is easiest for you, work to consistently have a serving of protein post workout. It will stabilize your hunger levels, improve your energy and enhance the impact of your workout efforts.

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