5 Reasons Why You Hate To Follow A Workout Diet

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If you’ve ever set foot in a gym, seeing people carrying around workout drinks and picking up a post-workout smoothie loaded with protein powder on the way out is pretty common, and it creates the impression that to be healthy and get the most out of your workout you need to follow a workout diet – pre-workout carbs, sports drink during, and a post-workout protein. While hardcore athletes definitely need the extra energy, the vast majority of American’s probably don’t. If you aren’t digging the workout diet everyone else seems to be raving about; there’s actually a few good reasons not to follow it.
 

Eating around your workout adds more calories to your daily intake, sabotaging any weight loss

If you’re trying to lose weight, exercise only goes so far – you also need to reduce the amount of energy you consume, and slurping down a post-workout smoothie afterward is bound to have over 100 calories while a typical 8 ounce serving from a sports drink has 50 calories says Runner’s World, and don’t forget to add on whatever carbs you consume beforehand. All of this might be counterproductive, and not even necessary unless you’re killing it for over an hour at the gym.

Many workout foods like protein bars cause inflammation

The Arthritis Foundation warns that sugar, aspartame, and peanut, sunflower, soy, and vegetable oil all cause inflammation. Most protein bars are loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners like aspartame, and often contain some of the oils that also cause inflammation. Your best bet is to skip workout packaged products and opt for anti-inflammatory foods instead which can reduce common types of arthritis It’ll help reduce swelling and give you a fast recovery writes Fitness Magazine.

There are better sources of protein

Everyone seems to love protein powder, but most come with preservatives, allergens, and synthetic materials, as Mind Body Green reminds us. Besides, they aren’t even regulated by the FDA, so you’re better off getting your protein from some real food, like chicken or fish.

Some studies show women and men should eat differently for workouts

One study found women who ate carbs before their workout was burnt more fats, while the opposite was true for men, who benefited from eating carbs afterward. The study recommends women wait 90 minutes or more after their workout before eating carbs to get the most benefits. Fix your workout routine and diet so it suits you and your body, not to meet some supposed ideal.

You probably don’t need more electrolytes

People down sports drinks like water thinking they need to replenish their electrolytes, but as the Mayo Clinic points out unless you are working out for over an hour you probably don’t need to worry about it. Harvard Health Publications says sports drink makers gain billions of dollars a year and use advertising to convince you into buying, but more often than not they’re drunk are loaded with sugar and extra calories you don’t need, especially when just a little water would do the trick for most people.

According to Glozine latest health news unless you are a professional athlete or working out for over an hour, you don’t need to stress yourself out thinking about a workout diet. Why make things harder on yourself? Just follow a normal, healthy eating plan full of lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meat throughout your day and get your exercise in when you have time. If you don’t follow the workout fad diet, don’t worry, you’ll still see results and skip the negative consequences of all that sugar and man-made protein.

References

1. http://greatist.com/grow/reasons-exercise-and-eat-right

2. http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/you-hate-exercise-this-will-change-your-mind.html

 

Margaux Diaz
Margaux Diaz is a freelance writer who spends her free time pondering and writing about Health, Beauty, Fitness, Food, Recipes, Workout, Exercises, and Yoga. She is an inspirational writer who firmly believes in the power of self-motivation. To get more tips for healthy lifestyle connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Google+