Although exercise is very important when dieting it MUST be combined with good eating in order for any positive results to occur. Some studies say that what you eat makes up 70-80% of your fat loss or gain. It is very important that you pay attention to what you are putting into your body and you make sure that you are only putting good foods into your body. This article will help you understand some of the best things that you can eat to help you lose weight and gain muscle. One of the most important meals that you need to understand is what to eat in your post workout session. This article will explain some of the do’s and don’ts of post workout meals.

Because when you work out your body digests food slower you should avoid eating big meals. Chicken breast, for example, is not a good meal to eat after a workout. Instead, you should eat foods that are already predigested. One good post workout meal is whey protein and a carbohydrate like a banana. You should plan on eating thirty to sixty minutes after you workout. If your metabolism is slow you should plan on waiting sixty minutes. If your metabolism is faster, try eating thirty minutes after you workout. 

How much you eat should depend on your size. Consult the following for ideas about how much you should eat;120-140 pounds (small) Between 15 and 20 grams of whey protein, a half a banana.150-180 pounds (medium) Between 20 and 30 grams of whey protein, a full banana.200+ (large) Between 30 and 45 grams of whey protein, one and a half bananas.Make sure that you find quality whey product for the best results. Make sure the bottle says mid to high grade whey powder. Make sure that the cows were grass fed rather than grain fed. This will probably cost a little bit more, but the results are worth the extra cost. 

There are many different ways to make the shake. I prefer half vanilla and half chocolate whey powder. Although you can use a blender, it is much easier to just use a hand shaker to stir the whey powder. Remember that no matter what you do, your post workout meal is very important and can have a huge influence on how much weight you lose and how much muscle you gain.