Good after workout snacks?

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amy1985

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I was wondering if anyone had ideas for (preferably portable) snacks that would be good for giving a burst of energy after working out in the gym. I'm the kind of person whose blood sugar drops if I don't eat every couple of hours, plus I'm trying to work myself to the limit in the gym, so by the time I leave I often feel quite shaky and faint.

For my circumstances (although I hope other people can get some use out of this too), I need something I can throw in my gym bag, and leave in the locker (in the very warm locker room) for the hour or so while I'm in the gym (so something portable that won't spoil). I can't wait to get home, because that's 30-40 minutes away- I struggle through the workout, get changed, and need something immediately because I'm so depleted. I've tried just having fruit (apple or clementines), which gets rid of the low blood sugar feeling but still leaves me feeling quite weak, so it was suggested to me that I should try protein. I'm now having fruit (clementines at the moment) and a small serving of nuts, and while this is better, it's not so much better that I think it's worth the 150 calorie hit (I'm calorie counting) on the tiny serve of nuts. (I almost always go straight home and eat something more substantial- often lunch- after the gym, but I need something to get me home feeling somewhat human)

Does anyone have any better suggestions? Am I right to be looking for sugar (/ carbs) and protein, or should I be looking for something else? (I know easing off would be another option, but I've just started this much harder program at the gym and I really want to push myself)
 
Peanut butter & banana on rice cakes or a banana protein shake, maybe? Not sure they'd keep though. Turkey sandwich or roll with apple slices. Or like an energy bar?

Those are ones that I found when researching snacks that replenish you quickest. Or like a slimfast shake or something?
 
I second the banana suggestion for that instant burst, but I find protein shakes are a lot more filling for the long term. Try (removed) if you want low carbs and a high protein boost. It definitely helps me with those after workout aches and pains that less protein-concentrated foods wouldn't make much difference to.

You can just keep your shaker or water bottle in your locker with the whey protein already poured into it and ready to go. It's then just a case of adding water and shaking it up for an instant energy boost. Seems to be all the rage at my local Fitness First.
 
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Im not sure if these things might go bad, but if the locker room is air conditioned, they prob should be alright:

1)cheese sticks (the low-fat kind)
2)cottage cheese (i get the 1% kind and love it esp with ritz crackers/1 piece whole wheat toast plus only 100 cals for 1/2 a cup)
3)low-fat yogurt cup with 1/8 cup instant oats mixed in
4)my favourite choc milk (1% milk with 1 tablespoon nesquick-130 cals which is not bad)
5) baby carrots (just a handful will do the trick)
 
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