My favorite post run snack is a peanut butter and banana sandwich. I use all natural brand of peanut butter and whole wheat bread. Peanut butter is packed with protein that our bodies need for muscle repair after exercising and the whole wheat bread is a great source of fiber that provides lasting energy. The banana is a source of potassium to help in muscle recovery.
All of this sounds wonderful right? Well it is when you have it in moderation. We must consider the amount of calories from these good foods add up and count as calories that our body will use up or store as fat if eating more calories than we actually use/need each day. Eating one peanut butter and banana sandwich for a meal is a great idea. Eating two or three of these sandwiches in one sitting is not such a good idea if you are trying to lose weight.
Portion control is what hinders most of my clients from reaching their weight loss goals. So remember to eat throughout the day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with small snacks in between to reach your daily calorie needs.
Estimate the amount of calories you need each day to figure out how much you can plan to eat at each meal and total for an entire day. Email me at fruitfulwellness.coach@gmail.com if you need assistance finding your personal daily calorie needs.
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