Well I have been reading through all of these posts and they are extremely informative on the swimming aspect, but was wondering if anyone has any recommendations/recipes for some great swimming food? Was thinking a nice chicken stir fry over rice. Not going on a diet and don't think I am dedicated enough to do the 6 small meals per day thing, just a regular 3 meals a day *** that pretty much cut out fast foods since I began 3 weeks ago.
Also, is it more important to have a meal before or after a workout? I always seem to be hungry coming out of the pool after a workout regardless of eating an hour before. Thanks in advance
Before practice I have a banana. Makes you feel fuller longer. Afterwards I usually have a cheese stick. I need the salt as well as the protien.
As for meals, for those who cook, I highly recommend the "5 Ingredient, 15 Minute" cookbook by Cooking Light. All recipes are light, 5 basic ingredients and take around 15 min (give or take). They are all wonderful. We have a family of 3 with one being 2.5 years old and not eating much and the meals always give me leftovers, which is a plus, too.
Alison
Before practice I have a banana. Makes you feel fuller longer. Afterwards I usually have a cheese stick. I need the salt as well as the protien.
As for meals, for those who cook, I highly recommend the "5 Ingredient, 15 Minute" cookbook by Cooking Light. All recipes are light, 5 basic ingredients and take around 15 min (give or take). They are all wonderful. We have a family of 3 with one being 2.5 years old and not eating much and the meals always give me leftovers, which is a plus, too.
Alison
