mymeow Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi, today is my first day on this program. I work until 5:30 and go to water aerobics on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:30. In the past I have always had my dinner on these evenings after my class, so it's often 8:30-9:00 before dinner, and then I'm in bed around 10:00. I know I shouldn't eat dinner this close to bed, but I don't like eating dinner right before I exercise either. What would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted July 13, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 13, 2015 I would have a pre-WO meal based on the Meal Template recommendations. Then, for dinner, go to the trouble of making ahead of time a very simple, pull-outta-the-fridge meal. Look, she JUST guest posted about this on the Whole30 blog!: http://whole30.com/2015/07/ingredient-meals/ Melissa Joulwan's Well Fed is THE book that got me through my first W30. I can't recommend it enough. I think it was on crazy low sale on Kindle recently. Worth it at any price, frankly. You'll find regardless of workouts, meal prep ahead of time is key. Remember your meals don't have to be Pinterest-worthy! A plate with a boiled egg, some meatballs and baby carrots and celery drizzled with homemade mayo or other tasty sauce is perfect for your situation: More gold from Melissa Joulwan on how to prep a bunch of food for the week: http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2013/07/27/whole30-week-1-food-plan/ You can do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymeow Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Great, thank you for the links! I actually have the Well Fed ready to pick up at the library, but won't be able to get it until tomorrow. I have a turkey chili in the crockpot for dinner so it's ready to eat. I am just debating whether to have an apple with almond butter before I go work out and have the chili when I get home, or should I have the chili at 5:30, workout at 6:30, and eat the apple/almond butter when I get home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFG0529 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I can so relate with having problems fitting in pre and post workout meals as well as the other three meals and still not eating right before bed. The apple/almond butter combo probably isn't the best option for either before or after the workout. The meal template suggests protien pre and post workout and to generally avoid the fruit for these. http://whole30.com/downloads/whole30-meal-planning.pdf. I think I would try to avoid eating a huge meal before working out, so maybe some hard-boiled eggs before the workout and then eat the chilli after? Seems like putting that meal right before bed isn't ideal, but perhaps the best solution. As I said, I'm having trouble fitting in the pre and post workout meals too. It can be tricky to make it work around a real schedule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted July 17, 2015 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2015 Click on the Meal Template in my signature. Get to know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbiejeanGarcia Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Great question! My workouts/practices are from 7p-9p, I leave at 6pm to get there in time and try to go to bed by 10:30, hard trying to figure out when to eat that 3rd meal. good luck! let me know what you end up doing. (today is my day 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booklady15 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I share same challenges as other members. I struggle with both pre and post workout snacks. I go from work to the gym which is 45 minutes from my house and dinner is usually 7:30 or 8:00. I used to eat an apple preworkout but Whole30 says avoid fruit. The idea of chicken, jerky, hardboiled eggs (which I dislike) or any another meat before working out it is intolerable. What are my other choices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeGA"gardener" Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Book lady any Protien that you are currently consuming is acceptable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbiejeanGarcia Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I share same challenges as other members. I struggle with both pre and post workout snacks. I go from work to the gym which is 45 minutes from my house and dinner is usually 7:30 or 8:00. I used to eat an apple preworkout but Whole30 says avoid fruit. The idea of chicken, jerky, hardboiled eggs (which I dislike) or any another meat before working out it is intolerable. What are my other choices? I know you said you don't like hardboiled eggs, try another protein. What I ended up doing last night was eating dinner at 5, doing my thing and eating my protein & carb at 9pm. It was a hardboiled egg and 1/2 can of sweet potato puree...you could sub with another protein. The sweet potato was better than I expected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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