After workout eating

Tiffanybeal
on 3/11/14 12:48 pm - OH
VSG on 12/30/13

I work out at 9 at night. I have read a few places you should eat something after a workout but with me working out so late at night should I still eat? Also  if so what is a good snack for after? 

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Annievvho
on 3/11/14 3:10 pm - Roanoke, VA
VSG on 11/29/13

The concept of late night eating being bad for you is only true because typically people make poorer food choices later in the evening. Even though digestion slows when you sleep (as do other processes) your total calorie intake versus output is what matters, not what time of day you ate it. That said, late night eating CAN cause problems like heartburn, insomnia, asthma complications, and weight gain/obesity is considered related due to those poor food choices.

The best thing for a post workout snack is something pretty high in protein with some good complex carbs, but I don't know if I would do that right before going to bed. Maybe eat, then shower, do anything else you need to before bed. That way you don't complicate your life with reflux or insomnia.

    

            
Tiffanybeal
on 3/11/14 8:42 pm - OH
VSG on 12/30/13

Thank you ! I will try that

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