Post Work Out Favs

I don't know about you guys....but after I get a good workout in...I get home and know I need to eat something but just don't feel hungry.

The key is getting something in there so you don't crash later. Plus your body is just burning cals like crazy and you need to refuel it.

I have a few favs:

-Coconut water. I am not sure if you have jumped on this bandwagon yet or not but I have. I am a member of the club. I love coconut water. Its full of electrolytes (like sports drinks are) with WAY less sugar...basically none...and full of potassium.

Coconut water is good when you are dehydrated as well. If you have been out drinking and need to help your hangovers.....drink some. What really helps is having some before you go to bed as well.

ANYWAY :) (oh PS I drank a TON of coconut water in Napa ;) )

Naked Coconut water is my fav (not only because of the name) because it tastes less sweet to me. There are so many brands out right now. Just try them. Also some have different flavors mixed in if you can't handle the taste.....just make sure you are getting coconut WATER and NOT JUICE...and flip over the bottle and make sure its coconut water only no sugars added!

Google Coconut water benefits...you can find a lot of info there!

-LOW fat chocolate milk. Its all the new rage. It helps rebuild and refuel your muscles. Plus who doesn't want a refreshing glass of chocolate milk when you get back from all that hard work??

Just make sure 1. you get lowfat chocolate milk. 2. I like to buy organic because of the more clean ingredients 3. make sure you measure that glass. Drink a serving or two...calories do still count :)

BONUS...it helps with any sweet tooth you might have like me!

You can read more here: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

and: http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20100604/chocolate-milk-refuels-muscles-after-workout

-Chocolate Protein Powder. I am posting what I like. I mix it with some skim or 1% milk and have a delish protein shake that rebuilds, refuels, and reloads!

-Kombucha.....now this is a huge trend going on right now even though its very ancient. Spend some time google-ing about it.

I love this stuff. The entire bottle is only 60 calories....and I honestly feel SO much better after having it each day. I feel refreshed and cleansed. I heart it.

There are many different flavors but I like clean stuff...the one I posted is just the tea itself....and flavor extracts. My husband hates the vinegar-y flavor so he can only drink the more flavored ones. I would try a few and see what you think.

Do some google-ing. Its not for everyone but I just am obsessed with it!!!! I also find this is a great drink to have around 2-3pm when I am tired kinda hungry and just need a kick in the butt!

Here are some sites:

This one talks about the importance of only drinking from a reliable source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kombucha-tea/AN01658

There you go! I have been posting so much info on nutrition lately that soon I will start posting more work out info :)

Enjoy the day, I know I will because I am having some choco milk RIGHT now!

PS....I can't wait. On Thursday I get my first Farmfresh Delivery! Where a company gathers bushels of fresh produce locally and delivers it right to me! I will DEF blog about it.