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.
It is a good idea to develop a habit of eating large meals at least 3 hours before you start your workout session. You can start working out a couple of hours after eating if your meal size is on the smaller side. It's usually fine to start your workout after 45 minutes of eating light snacks. You can sometimes have light snacks even during exercise.