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.
Also it is good to load up on protein and calories 30-60 minutes after your workout as well. If you can eat about 30-45 min before your workout I would recommend eating a banana and a small handful of almonds (non-salted kind). That way you get the carbs from the banana and some protein from the almonds.