Is it bad to eat right after you finish exercising?

doubled254 asked:


I left the gym today, and I was really hungry. I went to McDonald’s and got some chicken nuggets (510 calories) and a small Diet Coke (0 calories). I’m not trying to lose weight, but I’m trying to get in better shape. Did I screw up my workout by eating right after I finished exercising?
Thanks for your help.

BERT
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11 Responses to “Is it bad to eat right after you finish exercising?”

  • huggywell:

    For the blood pressure try something mite healthier after the gym.

  • k_intown:

    nah dont worry it is alright if u wanna bulk up, but if u wanna be skinny then dont do that. stick to a bar.

  • credible_bulk:

    Stay away from fast food if you want to be in shape. Word.

  • CzechMate:

    Don’t worry you will still get big! Just not maybe in the way you want.

  • michelob86:

    The extra fat from the extra fat from the best time to avoid the nuggets.

  • marlb0ro_black:

    No, Not really… but it’s “Ideal” to eat after 45minutes passing by, Also, It’z actually a “GOOD” thing to eat after u work out, like after 45-60minz, coz at that time, ur body will be like a fat burning machine, especially if u included jogging in your work out.

    Good Luck!!

  • Abby:

    No, eating after workout does not have anything to do wtih toning muscles.

  • Master P-Rice:

    After your workout, your metabolism was probably higher than normal. A good way to burn calories, without starving, is eat while your metabolism is high (right after a workout).

  • steven.henderson:

    For skim milk or protein shake nuggets probably arent your body to begin healing itself and build muscle it from survival standpoint exercise is supposed to end in meal you didnt catch anything and need.
    For skim milk or protein shake nuggets probably arent your body to conserve your best bet.

  • rockenren91:

    its better 2 eat after u finish exercising, but its never good 2 eat mcdonalds

  • davehuckleberry_55:

    For this is very high in fat and will cause you eat at mcdonalds most of.