I want to make the most out of my swimming sessions. I swim either early in the morning or late at night (8pm). What should I be eating before and after my swimming sessions? I am primarily trying to lose weight with the swimming (5 months post op). Already lost 115. Any tips would be great.

I'm not an expert and I'm newly post op (7/8 weeks) I try to have a small serving of protein and carbs before any workout especially swimming. I use to be on a swim team for most my life and I remember always eating fruit and protein before the meets. I'm so thankful that swimming doesn't make me hungry any more, pre-op I felt like I ate like a cow after swimming. I'm trying to do research right now on what I should consume pre and post workout since we eat such little in calories and in the gym I give it my all.

I swim as and I mix that with cardio machines and weights before I also play soccer. I was told by my doctor and trainer to get in some complex carbs 20-30 minutes before my workout it will help with getting in a better workout with out hitting a wall. It had worked he also advised me to try regular Gatorade about 8-12 ounce before as that complex carb and it has worked!!

I swim as and I mix that with cardio machines and weights before I also play soccer. I was told by my doctor and trainer to get in some complex carbs 20-30 minutes before my workout it will help with getting in a better workout with out hitting a wall. It had worked he also advised me to try regular Gatorade about 8-12 ounce before as that complex carb and it has worked!!

Thanks for posting this and also on the other thread as well. I started drinking a little bit of water down prowler aid after my workouts to restore of what was sweated out. Maybe I should switch it to before and find a protein powder for after?

That's a great idea!! Don't go with g2 Gatorade get the regular more complex carb in it. The protein after I can say truly helps me post workout. This had been a learning process for me as well!! 78 pounds down since June 22 I feel great! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!! Good luck.

The protein shake especially at night is a good idea after your workout versus eating a meal with protein in it. It will be easier to process and increase metabolism while you sleep.

That's a great idea!! Don't go with g2 Gatorade get the regular more complex carb in it. The protein after I can say truly helps me post workout. This had been a learning process for me as well!! 78 pounds down since June 22 I feel great! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!! Good luck.

You have lost 78lbs since June 22nd 2013?!!!!? OMG!!!! Awesome!

You have lost 78lbs since June 22nd 2013?!!!!? OMG!!!! Awesome!

Yes actually I was a 420 pound man 3 weeks before my surgery in total I have lost 88 pounds in less that three months! My doctors are very happy but I stick to the meals and portions and I hit the gym 4-5 times a week! I'm was a weird situation I actually was already swimming more than a mile 4-5 times a week before surgery. Also, doing three miles on elliptical and killing it on a bike! Stick with it stay focused and your success will very rewarding.

The protein shake especially at night is a good idea after your workout versus eating a meal with protein in it. It will be easier to process and increase metabolism while you sleep.

Yes and I've been lucky enough that I workout late so when I get home I get two in one 39 minutes after my workout which they say is the best and right before bed! Lol. I have gotten actually pretty creative with my protein. Since my pro7 is no good no after taste and I love peanut butter I have started putting a teaspoon of PB2 in my protein and it's go good just like Reese's lol! If you haven't tried pro7 try it.. It's 34 grams of protein and it's very very rewarding as far as vitamins and extras! It's pricey but worth it! Also if you haven't had pb2 get it!! It's 80% less fat then regular peanut butter!