Light Pre-WO snack?

[brittischmitti]

I just started my first round of whole 30 and am unsure about snack that I can have throughout the day and before working out.

 

I usually work out most days just before lunch or dinner, so I don't need an special post-workout meal, however, sometimes I feel like I just need a little something before working out (I do cardio and weightlifting mostly). I'd be happy with just an apple or a handful of nuts but what I could find is somewhat inconclusive , because it's often referred to as pre-workout meals that seem way more substantial than I need...especially given, that I usually have lunch or dinner shortly after.

 

 

 

[ShannonM816]

Pre- and Post-workout "meals" are not meant to be large. 

 

Pre-workout you should have protein and fat, so a hard boiled egg, maybe with a little mayo, or a leftover chicken thigh with avocado, something along those lines. 

 

Post-workout may be more necessary for you than you realize. The idea with it is to have lean protein (like a few bites of chicken breast or water-packed tuna), and optionally some starchy vegetable. The protein is for muscle recovery, not so much for hunger, so even if you're going to eat a meal soon after, you probably want to have at least the protein part within 15-30 minutes after your workout, in addition to your meals. Here's a little more explanation about that.