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Snack after running
I run about 2 miles everyday and after I run I'm pretty hungry but I don't want to put all the calories I lost right back in. What should I eat after running?
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A granola bar, or maybe some fruit. My soccer coach also said to eat maybe half of a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, skip the mayo+oil.
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Fruits like an apple or grapes.
orrrr a low calorie bar :]
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i have been running cross country for about 6 years, and this is what i can tell you.
first of all, after you run, you shouldnt drink for at least 10 minutes, or until your breathing is normal again.
to answer your question: dont eat a lot. the best thing to eat is a gronola bar because it has just the right amount of calories. a peice of fruit is ok too, like an apple. and heres why:
when you run, your body uses up all the oxygen and there is none left for your muscles, so your muscles use sugars that your body has to form ATP, which is like an altennative for oxygen. when you stop running, it is the ATP that makes your muscles ache, and they ache because they dont have oxygen. eating something small allows your body to use the sugars to make oxygen for your muscles, and puts back what your body needs normally.
my coach brings granola bars to out meets and makes us eat them.
so yah, granola bars, apples, banannas, even a chocolate bar.
hope i helped =}
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My sister told me that after you run or work out that your body still burns calories. So go ahead and snack after you eat! Try fruits or veggies. If its later in the day.. like before you sleep.. try to stay away from carbs and sugars. You don't want to sleep with a bunch of carbs in your stomach haha. Try a tuna, chess stick, or some low fat milk. I also hear that a slice of turky is okay before bed too. Hope this helped. Hey heres a site you might be intrested in if your looking for weight loss or health stuff.
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Yahoo has alottttt of good articles. Read up on them and I'm sure you can find one about bed time snacks. Hope this helped!
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drink milk...
it takes a long time to digest, so u wont be hungry for a while...i would know, i did track for a while
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You should eat a fruit or veggie or maybe a granola bar. If you can't find any of these you should go shopping for heathier foods.
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