A funny thing happens when you start exercising.
For example, if you went for a bike ride, a run, a weights session or just a tough hilly walk, then a funny thing happens just as you end your exercise session.
You should know by now that you feel better straight away after exercise. You have a feeling of wellbeing like never before, and this is one of the reasons why you exercise in the first place.
The funny thing that happens is when you eat or drink after exercise.
You may well feel like a big plate of fish and chips afterwards, or alcoholic drink afterwards. Have you actually tried doing this in practice?
Most people i speak to feel like absolute rubbish afterwards, due to the stodge, fat and chemicals in those products i just mentioned.
So you have just done something REALLY GOOD for you in the exercise session, and your body will soon notice that the chips or alcohol, or both rally do not agree with it! Your body is really craving GOOD food, in order to repair itself from all of your hard work!!!
You must realise by now that all of that hot and sweaty work done in your workout deserves good food afterwards, or a lot of that hard work WILL be wasted. Most of us want a good reward for our efforts so try listening to your body, don’t fight your natural instincts and really look after your body interally.
The time for having any alcohol is usually once a week and usually the weekend.
The time for having the fish and chips is a one off and again, most people choose to do it as a treat at the weekend.
This is not a piece about telling you what to do, its about allowing you to make the best choices to complement your workouts, and enable you ultimately to get your best results!!!
Hi Keri, I have a problem, I am in the Gym in the mornings and even tho the training is good , it could be better. I find that I tend to leave the last bits if I am running late, so I was think of coming to the Gym in the pm once a week, more if I can make it, so that I can get some Motivation. When is the QUIETEST time to come? the last time I was coming at 3.30 pm it was too busy and I was standing around waiting for equipment to be free, I wasn’t blessed with patience Keri and it is difficult to keep the circuit going when u have to wait.
I was really humbled today when I met Peter in the Gym, what a dedicated lovely man, he was on the treadmill and I was wishing him Happy New Year, cos I hadn’t seen him, and he told me it was his 88 birthday today, and I said you have still turned up for your workout, on your 88 birthday, good for you. He said it is what keeps him agile, and his bones strong. I haven’t got much time at the moment to train, ho how I miss the days when I could go cycling and running when ever I wanted, too much responsibility now. Anyway
i hear you loud and clear jean! I have tried to space people out more, and it seems to be working well. Come down 330pm monday or wednesday and i will look after you.
Also, when our expansion happens, this will create almost double the space.
peter is a fine example of the benefits of keeping fit and healthy, and is looking stronger than ever!!