Post Gym Snacks

Gavin "shels"

I've been going hard at the gym the past 4 months and started to hit my targets I've set in my head (weight, etc...)

I'm touching up what I'm eating/drinking at the moment to progress more - I've noticed how lacking my protein intake is! There lies my question - more protein! Ideally it would be something handy I can eat at my desk in work or walking home from the gym.

Flaked almonds and a protein shake are the two I'm thinking, maybe even a health peanut butter on rice cakes. Not a fan of tuna or hummus. :rolleyes:

Macy0161

Protein Shake made with milk rather than water was my go to on the move, and more filling than a shake with water.

However, now I just wait and have overnight oats when I get to my desk - equal volume porridge oats, milk, yogurt and a scoop of protein (I add frozen berries and chia seeds too, but that's been accused of being posh!).

It's overall protein intake that matters though, not really the timing (for protein), and there's mixed evidence about carbs for recovery. Basically there's no point in addressing just immediately post Gym in terms of protein.

caviardreams

The small tubs of 0% fat greek yogurt are good too - the glenisk ones are 150g and often on special for €1 so you can stock up - 15g of protein in the pot. Fage do them too though they are not stocked in as many places and are a bit dearer usually.

Macy0161

caviardreams wrote: »

The small tubs of 0% fat greek yogurt are good too - the glenisk ones are 150g and often on special for €1 so you can stock up - 15g of protein in the pot. Fage do them too though they are not stocked in as many places and are a bit dearer usually.

Aldi do small pots of Skyr yogurt, which are about 12g protein for the 150g pot as well.

Gavin "shels"

Macy0161 wrote: »

Protein Shake made with milk rather than water was my go to on the move, and more filling than a shake with water.

However, now I just wait and have overnight oats when I get to my desk - equal volume porridge oats, milk, yogurt and a scoop of protein (I add frozen berries and chia seeds too, but that's been accused of being posh!).

It's overall protein intake that matters though, not really the timing (for protein), and there's mixed evidence about carbs for recovery. Basically there's no point in addressing just immediately post Gym in terms of protein.

Not a fan of protein with water - always SuperMilk

Have porridge oats for breakkie, might throw protein in - good shout!

Alf Veedersane

Hang on...is 'overnight' oats not just cold porridge.

Excuse my ignorance if I'm missing something.

Macy0161

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Hang on...is 'overnight' oats not just cold porridge.

Excuse my ignorance if I'm missing something.

Ultimately yes, but different texture compared to just adding porridge straight to milk and yogurt in my experience. Also easier to explain in the office - "no, it's not just cold porridge, their actually overnight oats" But you obviously prep the night before, so if you exercise in the morning, one less thing to think about.

Alf Veedersane

Macy0161 wrote: »

Ultimately yes, but different texture compared to just adding porridge straight to milk and yogurt in my experience. Also easier to explain in the office - "no, it's not just cold porridge, their actually overnight oats" But you obviously prep the night before, so if you exercise in the morning, one less thing to think about.

I always sat my porridge in the milk the night before. Mostly because time.

I didn't know I would be so far ahead of my time and that I'm actually #fitfam.

Macy0161

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

I always sat my porridge in the milk the night before. Mostly because time.

Well for bringing in to work, I just find it easier to prep night before (and do batches for a few days).

caviardreams

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Hang on...is 'overnight' oats not just cold porridge.

Excuse my ignorance if I'm missing something.

Not to go off topic but I actually love cold porridge (as in cooked porridge, gone cold) it thickens up lovely.

Never tried overnight oats i.e. not heating it at all first, I wonder if the consistency turns out the same - might give it a lash, would save the effort!

Alf Veedersane

caviardreams wrote: »

Not to go off topic but I actually love cold porridge (as in cooked porridge, gone cold) it thickens up lovely.

Never tried overnight oats i.e. not heating it at all first, I wonder if the consistency turns out the same - might give it a lash, would save the effort!

Overnight porridge involves no heating #fitspo #cleaneating #porridgegainz #overnightoatssotasty #hashtag

Gavin "shels"

So have got into the habit of eating an unsalted rice cake with some 90% peanut butter and 25g of flaked almonds.

Any other suggestions

dastardly00

Gavin "shels" wrote: »

So have got into the habit of eating an unsalted rice cake with some natural 90% peanut butter and 25g of flaked almonds.

Any other suggestions

What's natural 90% peanut butter?

eeguy

Smoothie with frozen berries, banana, peanut butter, protein powder, whatevers past ripe in the fruit bowl etc...

Gavin "shels"

dastardly00 wrote: »

What's natural 90% peanut butter?

Didn't meant the natural part assuming that's standard :pac: