hey - i was wondering if anyone knew when and what its appropriate to eat after a workout - lets say a run/walk?

I talk to guys who train and some say i should just have a banana - others say i should eat like whole wheat toast with PB a glass of milk and an apple...
i'm not looking to "train" persay and build mass - just lose weight...

This morning I woke up late, (cuz i'm off from work), went to the park around 10:30 and stayed an hour..then waited like 1/2 hour and ate a light whole wheat english muffin with an egg (cooked in Pam non-fat cooking spray) and a slice of fat-free kraft single...
On WW that is only 4 points! and it is soo good...but is that good for after a workout?

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I know I know............ is she from this planet? :dunno:

I would ask the ladies on the Exercise board, I just know they will know this one.

When I used to power walk (5 miles in 1 hr) I would go home and eat my regular dinner which included a bucket load of veggies, no bread though. I think if your lifting weights its different than a run/walk.

Just wait until Saturday ladies. Dinner and ballgame with the hubby. I keep looking at their menu and trying to plan something that will be worthy of a splurge :hun: but still leave room for the beer sampler! :cheers: Plus, there will probably be dessert at the ball park. :lol:

I'll have the Brown Ale Chicken, the Asiago Cheese Dip, the Brewery Beer & Cheese Taster, the Grilled Portobello and Fontina Melt, and the Triple Chocolate Stout Cheesecake, please. Save me a place at table, please, Melissa. :D

Ellis, it would be awesome if you could join us! :lol:

I am thinking Ball Park Pretzels for starters and the Herb Lemon Chicken with Asparagus for dinner. (And beer, lots of beer!) I think we will have dessert at the ballpark. But the Asiago Cheese Dip looks yummy too! :devil:

Hubby took our daughter to the zoo yesterday and they weren't home when I got there. I had the brand new Harry Potter and an empty house. I couldn't figure out what to eat first! :(

I actually stood in front of the pantry trying to figure out what would be the best "binge" food that wouldn't cause much damage. I couldn't find anything, so I went to the fridge. I had 1/3 of a leftover sandwich from California Pizza Kitchen which I ate. Then I saw the donut holes on the counter I had bought, I ate 6. Then I came to my senses and got out a big bag of baby carrots and ate those while I read.

I only ate 1/2 of my incredible lasagna for dinner because I ate half the loaf of bread before I started. I should have skipped all the crap and enjoyed my lasagna more. :o

I only came out around 1600 calories for the day, but it was painful entering them into Fitday. I need to figure out how to be home alone. I thought I had conquered a lot of these binging problems, but I guess I only conquered some of them. ;)

Melissa, this is so PI, but I just ROARED when I read that. :lol3: I'm sorry, sweetie... I can so relate. :rofl:
Good for you for (eventually) moving on to the carrots! :hat:
Don't stress over it, hon. Put it behind you, and yes, let's figure out some ways be alone without binging. :grouphug:

Hey Girls,

Melissa, the only safe thing I noticed on that menu was the Grilled Chicken
Fresh tomato, red onions and crisp lettuce atop a perfectly grilled chicken breast. Served on a toasted multi-grain bun - of course you have to say NO FRIES. Some of the other things looked okay but they serve CHEDDAR POTATOES with it... LORDY !!!
GOOD LUCK !!! and mostly have fun ;) For some one who binged and only came out with 1600 for the day......... YOU ROCK !!!!!!! Bravo, great job !!!!!

Ellis, how are you feeling? I think this chick Melissa is keeping us on our toes, wouldn't you say?

Oh well back to work... TTYL

HUGS !!!

:lol3: Yeah, like she gives a hoot! :rofl:

Leenie, I think that if you and I ate 1600 calories a day, we might turn into slender babes really quickly. :yes:
Melissa, we are SO happy for your success, and SO jealous! :love:

Very happy for her success. Its people like her that really give me hope :D

(Ellis the girl bikes 20,000 miles a day, she deserves cheddar potatoes ;) )