Spunky Penguin Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I started my Whole30 Monday and so far, so good. I typically workout at the gym 2-3 mornings per week (combo of cardio/strength). I shower and change there and then have a 60 minute commute (then I eat breakfast when I get to work and have a microwave). I need ideas for something that is portable and tastes good cold (no option to heat it up). My pre-WO is hard boiled eggs, so having more after is not all that appealing. This week, I kind of winged it, but I want to plan a little better for next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Cold chicken breast and sweet potato is tasty A bit more effort, but you could grate the sweet potato, mince the chicken breast, smoosh it together with some egg whites and herbs and spices then bake it like a slice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunky Penguin Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Cold chicken breast and sweet potato is tasty A bit more effort, but you could grate the sweet potato, mince the chicken breast, smoosh it together with some egg whites and herbs and spices then bake it like a slice. One of my "winging it" post-WO meals was Chipotle Chicken Sweet potato skins that had been dinner one night. Not bad, but not as good as they were warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 IMO, postWO is something you eat because you need to. Making it fancy or expecting something that tastes amazing doesn't really feature high on my list of priorities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Amberino..it may resonate to someone else. Not everyone cares to be like you. As likeable as you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted November 2, 2013 Moderators Share Posted November 2, 2013 A can of tuna packed in water is highly portable post workout food. You can add a cold baked sweet potato if you need the carbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Amberino..it may resonate to someone else. Not everyone cares to be like you. As likeable as you are. It would be boring if anyone did...or maybe slightly weird PostWO is just something that you eat though. Because it IS fuel - like the medicine you have to take because it actually helps you, but involves swallowing a tablet the size of a grape. It would be better if it was different, but you do it anyway. There aren't many ways to fancy up plain meat and starchy vegies without fat, and there's not an awful lot of time to sit down and enjoy the food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkanders Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Can you get one of the lunchbots or another insulated food container? They keep food warm for at least 4 hours. I'm not a fan of the cold chicken and winter squash, but I love it warm, so I will often carry it to the gym/pool pre-heated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Pwo is like any food. I used to eat things like sardines or tuna. Now I take leftovers from the night before and enjoy every bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahEM Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Oddly I've found that cold chicken is good POST wo. I've never liked left over meat but now I oddly enjoy my PWO cold chicken and raosted sweet potatoes. I think it's because my body recognizes it now as fuel and wants to be fed after a workout. This morning I had two left over chicken drumsticks (damn fine chicken from nomnompaleo.com) which were superb and held me over until breakfast. I work out super early and just left them in my lunch container in the car. It's so cold in the mornign I'm not concerned with the food spoiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenNoodle Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I agree with Amberino on this one,..just eat a quick something simple to get the job done. Then focus on enjoying a nice meal after that. A small thermos with butternut squash soup and shredded chicken would be good on an early morning. Otherwise, I am in the amp of old chicken and a sweet potato. Just sort of gets the job done so I can move on with my day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praxisproject Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 This portable snack will depend a lot on your ambient temps, but eggs and/or ground meat baked in muffin cups are very portable. Personally I prefer them room temp to cold, I find cold eggs (except hard boiled) have a more rubbery texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trezkholl0806 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 As everyone else is talking about, I too eat chicken & sweet potato... I will cook a pack (or two) of chicken in the crockpot with compliant broth or water and lots of seasonings (on high for 4 hrs) and shred with forks (just falls apart). I pack it in a small container on top of mashed sweet potato and eat the two mixed together after workout. It doesn't taste bad to me at all (since it's cool outside now I will leave in my car and eat it after and it ends up being room temp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goSonja Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'm really struggling on this front right now. As I get back into training this has been really the hardest part. Especially after I get out of the swimming pool. It's Colorado and I swim outside so I run from the pool to the locker room. Then I'm in my suit and I have to shower, and sometimes the hot tub in involved and wham....15 minute window....gone. I'm not going to eat chicken and sweet potato in the locker room. I don't think that's very respectful. So stuck here.... I wish there were some better options that chicken and sweet potato.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkanders Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 I'm really struggling on this front right now. As I get back into training this has been really the hardest part. Especially after I get out of the swimming pool. It's Colorado and I swim outside so I run from the pool to the locker room. Then I'm in my suit and I have to shower, and sometimes the hot tub in involved and wham....15 minute window....gone. I'm not going to eat chicken and sweet potato in the locker room. I don't think that's very respectful. So stuck here.... I wish there were some better options that chicken and sweet potato.... I've made bars out of sweet potato puree, dried egg whites, and spices (cinnamon, vanilla powder, etc). Pretty tasty, and no different from a powerbar.* *No different in terms of how much it would bother other people at the pool, that is. Nutritionally, it's a lot different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mere Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have had the same dilemma I am at the gym at 6 am then off to work my favorite on the road post workout food: figs, large flake shredded coconut (unsweetened of course) and bacon I like the thick cut bacon I bake a tray of it early in the week and use it for lots of things during the week this is the one time a day I eat dried fruit but after a hard work out 3-4 figs work well and I do not feel any big insulin spikes as I have with dates - I get the unsulfured at whole foods I used to by trader joes but they add sulfur dioxide to them now. yams boiled and eaten as chunks can work also along with butternut or any squash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtota Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 A bit more effort, but you could grate the sweet potato, mince the chicken breast, smoosh it together with some egg whites and herbs and spices then bake it like a slice. I like this idea. I may try making this cupcake-style. I drive all day for work and need something I can eat while driving. And I like to go to CF at 1200 so this would be perfect. question though - would it also serve as my lunch if the portion is adequate? Or do I eat again awhile later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFlover Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 It helped a lot reading these suggestions. I Crossfit at least 4 times a week and hardly ever eat within the 15-30 minute time frame (and I live 5 minutes from my box)....bad, I know. Silly to think of now, but I never entertained the thought of just bringing regular food. Or maybe I have but quickly tossed it to the side because I would look "weird" eating 'real food' while everyone else shakes up their protein powders LOL But hey, I'm already the weird girl there (in a good way)...I lift really heavy (sometimes heavier than the guys) So, thanks to all of you lovely people, I will be bringing in my protein & veggies with no cares! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahlinsey Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I also have a long commute after my wo. Sometimes I heat at home before the gym and keep in an insulated bag. That way its at least warm when I get back in the car. Othertimes I ask the staff at the gym if I can heat my food in their micro before I hit the road. I really have a strong aversion to eating food cold that is supposed to be hot ( though I appreciate the thought above - it's not meant to be gourmet, just meant to be nourishment after a wo.) Maybe that will help me turn the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahK Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I've made bars out of sweet potato puree, dried egg whites, and spices (cinnamon, vanilla powder, etc). Pretty tasty, and no different from a powerbar.* *No different in terms of how much it would bother other people at the pool, that is. Nutritionally, it's a lot different. I'd love more info/recipe on how you did this if you don't mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkanders Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I'd love more info/recipe on how you did this if you don't mind 1 cup of mashed sweet potato, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp vanilla powder, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 c egg white powder. mix it all, shape into flat discs and bake for 15 minutes at 350F. You could probably bake them as bars, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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