Taking the time and effort to exercise is an important first step. But, that’s only half the battle. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or compete in your first triathlon, your diet is critical for success. The food you eat serves as the fuel for your workout and building blocks for your muscles. It would be a waste to follow the perfect fitness routine and ignore nutrition. The saying is true—“You are what you eat”—especially with your pre- and post-workout meal. Before you exercise, it’s all about fueling your fitness . But if you’ve looked into what to eat after working out or read about post-workout meals, it’s a different conversation. You might run across concepts like nutrient timing and carbohydrate-to-protein ratios. This article will highlight the research on when you should eat your post-workout meal, and the nutrients that you should focus on. Nutrition for the Rest of the Day Pre-workout nutrition and fueling your workout Diets for weight loss Turning a diet i...
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