Question

So I started seriously working out with a personal trainer a few weeks ago, however I’m STARVING after my workouts! I’ve been craving peanut butter and now I’m up a pound  Any tips for a quick but satisfying “post workout” snack?  

Answer 1

Premier protein shake, banana, hard boiled eggs.  

Answer 2

The weight increase is probably from muscle/join inflammation and water retention. at least that's what I'm told. I've been working out every day for 4 weeks and haven't lost anything (but I definitely feel great). I'm usually not hungry after working out but if I am then I have been eating a couple Thanksson blackened chicken strips (from the frozen section) or 12 raw almonds. I have to make sure I drink a lot of extra water, too.  

Answer 3

Protein shake

Answer 4

I work out before eating. And then have my lunch or breakfast after.  

Comments

@ilsa1105 Pinterest energy bites. I think they were about 2pts each.  

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@ilsa1105  I add some dried berries as well. The joy about these is you only really need one or two after a work out. I will eat these before a run.  
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-ba...ites/

Answer 5

PB 2 is a good substitute for peanut butter.  

Answer 6

Protein shake

Answer 7

Slim fast has a shake that only has 2 net carbs. Very filling and taste great. 180 calories

Answer 8

Apple and PB However. MELT THE PB! it goes a lot further if you melt it. I cut up my apple and then melt some PB for 30 seconds in the microwave and drizzle it on top of the slices and dust it with cinnamon. perfection!  

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@stalinsk do u melt it without adding water? I’m not familiar with the PB 2. gonna pick some up today

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Oh no. noooo to the PB 2. Just regular pb. @perviousont add water

Answer 9

Ask your trainer they may share some of their secrets  

Answer 10

Greek yogurt bananas and pb2

Answer 11

Celery with natural pb

Answer 12

PB2 peanut butter is very low in points. Some people don’t like the texture at first, but you get use to it. You can mix it in other things, also.  

Answer 13

Whey and casein protein shake after workout

Answer 14

Boiled eggs were always my go to. It was the protein I needed.  

Answer 15

If you're craving peanut butter use PB2. I make it thinner and drizzle it on bananas.  

Answer 16

Frozen grapes

Answer 17

I would suggest bumping up your protein, , i like built bars, and will take the boost drink to the gym to have while i work out, , peanut butter, even the reduced sugar/fat brands, send my blood sugar soaring; my son does the more strenuous workouts, and he drinks the protein/whey shake, usually with a banana or avocado in it, , , let us know what works for you!  

Answer 18

Have you tried PB2?  

Answer 19

Peanut butter built bar with lots of water

Answer 20

It’s probably just water retention from working out. I do peanut butter after work outs all the time. It was actually recommended by our wellness person at work.  

Answer 21

Look at the amped line from Isagenix - great stuff for pre-workouts, during workouts and post workouts!  

Answer 22

It is very, very possible your muscles are simply retaining water to repair themselves since it sounds like you are new to this much exercise. This even happens to athletes who are getting ready for a meet or a new season. Take some of these suggestions about additional food but don't panic yet. Once your muscles get use to this much exercise, things will even out.  

Answer 23

Peanut butter and banana slices. You would not be craving peanut butter if you were actually allowing for it on your weight loss journey.  

Answer 24

@perviouso you have a protein powder or a shake?  

Answer 25

PB2 is fantastic and 1 serving is 1 point! and i second a banana or apple with it.  

Answer 26

Maybe your not eating enough. When you work out hard you need to eat more

Answer 27

Premier protein shakes

Answer 28

Built Bars  
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Answer 29

Try this Peanut butter bars.  Use the discount: SAVE10OFF
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Answer 30

I love a smoothie made from garden of life chocolate protein, ice, COFFEE, and almond milk. I drink half on my way to the gym, and drink the rest when I’m famished after the workout. After, it’s mostly melted but still cold and satisfying.  

Answer 31

Exercise can cause muscles to retain water to help them heal. This can show on the scale as a temporary gain, no loss or smaller than usual loss. The scale might be wonky for a few weeks. Get enough protein and some good fats.  

Answer 32

I love PB with honey maid crackers. I eat that after my workouts. I’m a Zumba instructor and I love this snack.  

Answer 33

When you work out super hard, you will feel very hungry. you can avoid that by adding some fats to your meals. avocados, olive oil, salmon, eggs, bacon.  

Answer 34

Protein, protein and more protein. Helps with muscle build too. I weight train and I'm always hungry. I eat loads of chicken, and lots of fat free protein yogurt x