So this is your chance! Youâre in recovery now and you have the opportunity to build the life youâve always wanted! 1  To get started, look in your heart and soul and find that thing that makes life worth living â and then build a long-term goal around it.  Once youâve got this, the rest is simply mechanics and sweat.
This will provide both fast-acting and sustainable energy to your body. Try to eat a snack within two hours of exercising, but wait a minimum of 15 minutes after exercising before you eat. Bring a snack along to the gym with you, so you can eat as soon as your workout is over.
How long should I wait to exercise after eating? Wait one to four hours to exercise after eating. The recommended amount of time to wait depends on the size of your meal. In general, the larger the meal, the longer you should wait. Snack. Wait approximately 1 hour after eating a light snack. Small meal. Wait 2-3 hours after eating a small meal. Large meal. Wait 3 Â½ â 4 hours after eating a large meal. The goal is to allow enough time for the food to leave your stomach before you start exercising. Exercising with food in your stomach may lead to stomach cramps and/or nausea.