To get fueled before the gym I made a yummy PB-chocolate milkshake- minus the ice cream. I poured about 1 cup skim milk (I prefer the organic cause it lasts longer) into the blender with ice cubes, 1/2 tablespoon all natural peanut butter and 1/2 packet no added sugar Nestle hot cocoa mix...It was delicious!
It's important to fuel up prior to and after workouts to reap the most benefits from exercise and to allow your body to recover properly. I find I am able to work out harder and longer when I have a pre-gym snack and when I am well hydrated!! Drinking water throughout the day is better than chugging a huge amount of water beforehand of course, cause that just fills up your belly. I like shakes like these because its an excellent balance of carbohydrates and protein, which is needed during times of high physical activity to replenish glycogen* stores and build and repair tissue. Because this snack is a liquid- I don't have to worry about it bouncing around in my stomach while I'm working out. If you don't have a blender or the time, a low-fat chocolate milk will do the trick!!
*Glycogen is stored glucose (energy). Your body breaks it down to glucose and uses it when energy is needed.
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