3 Things to Include in Your Post-Workout Meal
There’s plenty of emphasis lately on what you should eat before a workout, but not so much about after a workout. What you eat after exercising is just as essential for maximizing your workout’s effectiveness. After intensive exercise, many of us will feel hungry and turn to just about anything to satiate our hunger, but the wrong food could negate the effects of our workouts. During your workout, you will use up your body’s carbohydrates and the glucose stored in your muscles. A proper post-workout meal, including the right fluids, is necessary to replenish these nutrients. When preparing the perfect post-workout meal, there are three areas you should focus on. PROTEIN Including protein in your post-workout meal is important to repair and build muscle. Muscle tissues get broken down during exercise, and protein helps put them back together stronger than before. Eggs, tuna, chicken, and Greek yogurt are great sources of protein and should be implemented into your post-workout meal. CARBS Carbs are essential for replenishing your body’s glycogen levels. Glycogen is the fuel that helps keep us moving and active. If you feel exhausted and
hungry after a workout, it’s usually your body telling you that your glycogen levels are low. Including carbs such as sweet potatoes, rice, oatmeal, pasta, and chocolate milk in your post- workout meal will help you feel energized and ready to continue with your day.
FLUIDS You should always drink water while working out and continue to do so after your exercise is complete. Water regulates your body temperature, lubricates your joints, and transports nutrients throughout your body. In one hour of exercise, your body can lose more than a quarter of its water. Continue to drink water or other hydrating drinks after your workout to replenish your missing fluids. Lastly, avoid having a giant fast-food meal after exercising. There are plenty of options for preparing a truly beneficial post-workout meal, so find what makes you feel your best and what you enjoy most and run with it.
A Defined, More Youthful Jawline
Made Possible With Kybella
outstanding results, they’re surgical procedures that require a recovery period. Kybella is an injectable treatment that can reduce unwanted fatty tissue to reveal a more defined jawline should you be a candidate, without the need for surgery. Kybella contains deoxycholic acid, which occurs naturally in the human body to metabolize fat. When injected into the skin, Kybella destroys the outer membrane of fat cells, leaving them vulnerable to absorption by your body’s natural processes. The excess fat in the area will slowly disappear, resulting in a firmer jawline. Even better, the fat cells don’t come back. If you’ve ever had any other injectable treatment, the process with Kybella is similar. The procedure involves 20–30 small injections around the chin. If you choose, we can administer a topical anesthetic to increase comfort. The process
takes less than 30 minutes, and results appear in 4–6 weeks. Most patients need 3–6 monthly treatments for optimal results. Any side effects should be minimal, but they can include swelling, redness, bruising, or numbness. If you experience any of these reactions, they’re normal and generally do not last more than a week. Most patients see minimal adverse reactions and continue their work and social lives uninterrupted. Best of all, 82% of patients who receive Kybella report significantly improved satisfaction with their appearance. Our providers have years of experience with cosmetic injectable treatments and are proud to bring the most innovative procedures to our patients. If you think Kybella might be right for you, call our office today to schedule a consultation. It’s your first step to incredible results.
A defined jawline and chin can make you look younger and more attractive, no matter your age. Unfortunately, as we grow older, this area loses its definition. You might form sagging skin, a double chin, or jowls, all of which prematurely age you and can affect your self-confidence. It’s a widespread problem — a study by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery found that 67% of respondents are bothered by excess fat on their chin or neck. In the past, if you wanted to treat your jowls or a double chin, your only options were a facelift or liposuction. While these options produce
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