I try to go to the gym 4-5 days a week for at least 30 minutes each time. On a really good day (when I happen to not be too busy) I'll try to stay a full hour! Working out and staying fit is a real passion of mine. I used to hate working out (like most of us do) but since I've changed my lifestyle I've found new passions and hobbies. Most people know the benefits of working out and how important it is for our health and well-being but many people do not realize the importance of a post workout! I was one of them, when I thought weight loss was the most important thing in the world I would kill myself in the gym and not eat a thing after in hopes to drop major pounds.. I obviously was not seeing the results I had hoped for. After gaining some knowledge about fitness&health I became educated about how to recover after your workout. Which brings me to one of my favorite post workouts. I'll have this on a day that I've been in the gym for at least an hour: 1 toasted slice of ezekiel bread, spread about 2 tablespoons of Woodstock organic peanut butter on it, top it with some organic banana slices and sprinkle chia seeds on top. With this you're getting a little bit of everything your body is needing at the moment - carbs to restore the glycogen you just lost while workin' it out, protein to restore&build your muscles, and healthy fat to help you refuel so you can go on with your day! Give this post workout a try OR just enjoy as a quick breakfast/mid-day snack & let me know what you think.. xx
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