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mizzwanned · 08-25-2007, 04:43 PM

I just worked out for 1 hr. I have heard different things about whats best to do after a work out...how long do you wait to shower? I heard you should cool down first then shower. How long after do you eat? When do you work out, in the AM or PM? My brother said if you want to lose weight its best to work out early morning with nothing in your stomach so that what you burn is actual fat. He also said its good to drink straight black coffee to increase your metabolism but i hate coffee so i just drink water. So what do you guys do?

Gracie2006 · 08-25-2007, 04:46 PM

Work out when your energy level is highest. Some people do it on an empty stomach, others prefer a light snack. Do what is comfortable. Your body will tell you what it needs, when it needs it. Personally, I prefer to work out in the morning, one hour after a BFAST high in complex carbs and protein. After I work out, I eat some Yogurt (non-fat) and fruit, or some other protein/carb combo. This carb needs to be something like a banana or a small plain bagel to get your glucose up. I gave up caffeine some time ago, just prefer water now.

Yorkiekids · 08-25-2007, 04:54 PM

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twalla · 08-25-2007, 07:13 PM

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My friend... I call her Excerise Barbie..... she does it in the afternoons then drives 20 minutes home to shower. She does a walking cool down.

kalina82 · 08-25-2007, 07:24 PM

after i work out i usually lie on the floor in front of the fan LOL sorry not much help

mizzwanned · 08-25-2007, 07:26 PM

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Work out when your energy level is highest. Some people do it on an empty stomach, others prefer a light snack. Do what is comfortable. Your body will tell you what it needs, when it needs it. Personally, I prefer to work out in the morning, one hour after a BFAST high in complex carbs and protein. After I work out, I eat some Yogurt (non-fat) and fruit, or some other protein/carb combo. This carb needs to be something like a banana or a small plain bagel to get your glucose up. I gave up caffeine some time ago, just prefer water now.

Yea usually i do really early, like 6-7 AM before i eat but today i woke up late and didnt get to do it until tonight so i did it for 1/2 hr extra, usually i run for 30 min. Afterwards i had 1/2 banana and celery with lemon and a little piece of lasagna cause my mom just cooked it and i had to cuz it looked so good, you know how that goes..lol but anyway she did it with lowfat cheese and whole wheat pasta, etc. My brother is a health nut and his gf studied nutrition and teaches health so they got her into cooking more healthy. So that's it and ive been drinking water and selzer water.

And diet pepsi Max or coke ZERO, only sometimes tho

mizzwanned · 08-25-2007, 07:27 PM

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? idk where

mizzwanned · 08-25-2007, 07:29 PM

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after i work out i usually lie on the floor in front of the fan LOL sorry not much help

lol thats ok, i turn the air on after

08-25-2007, 04:43 PM	#1
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 11,647 Blog Entries: 2	What to do after a work out I just worked out for 1 hr. I have heard different things about whats best to do after a work out...how long do you wait to shower? I heard you should cool down first then shower. How long after do you eat? When do you work out, in the AM or PM? My brother said if you want to lose weight its best to work out early morning with nothing in your stomach so that what you burn is actual fat. He also said its good to drink straight black coffee to increase your metabolism but i hate coffee so i just drink water. So what do you guys do? __________________ Teddy, London & Sophia Loren too! London likes Kikko

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Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 3,849	Work out when your energy level is highest. Some people do it on an empty stomach, others prefer a light snack. Do what is comfortable. Your body will tell you what it needs, when it needs it. Personally, I prefer to work out in the morning, one hour after a BFAST high in complex carbs and protein. After I work out, I eat some Yogurt (non-fat) and fruit, or some other protein/carb combo. This carb needs to be something like a banana or a small plain bagel to get your glucose up. I gave up caffeine some time ago, just prefer water now. __________________ I love my precious babies Gracie and Holly! Gracie Wuvs Bailey! Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls!

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