What and when you eat after training matters…a lot.

This is especially true for female athletes.

Savvy up on how your body works ladies! This video is packed with information that will forever change your understanding of the science of building muscle and leave you with a new appreciation for fueling your body the right way.

What exactly happens to your muscles during training? What do they need for recovery and to grow stronger? And are you sabotaging your body’s own mechanism to build muscle?

Smart post-workout fueling is the missing link you didn’t know was this important.

Watch to learn my guidelines that you need to follow with your post-workout snack. And check out the supporting resources below.

Video Chapters:

• 4:01 – Eat within 30 minutes after a training session – the science of why it matters.
• 4:51 – Two-a-day trainings (see link below under supporting resources).
• 5:28 – Why you need to make sure you’re eating a combination of carbohydrates and protein.
• 6:52 – Why your post-workout snack should not contain a lot of fat.
• 7:25 – Why you should aim for a 3-to-1 ratio of carbohydrates and protein, and my examples for a 150-pound and 100-pound female athlete.
• 9:43 – Things to consider for your post-workout snack; different sources of carbohydrates and absorption rates.
• 10:30 – Things to consider for your post-workout snack; different sources of protein and which is best.
• 11:07 – Examples of my favorite post-workout snacks.
• 14:29 – Recap on post-workout fueling.

Supporting Resources:

Ep. 68: Two-a-Day Trainings Draining Your Energy? Try My Fueling Method to Boost Energy and Performance

Recipe of the Month: Olive Oil Granola

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Ladies, are you ready to build muscle and get stronger? Need help setting up a solid meal plan to support your performance and goals?

Start working with me now!

Want more nutrition tips geared toward female athletes? Tune in to my podcast:

Female Sports Nutrition

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