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.
Here are six rules to follow, and how to prevent overdoing it, which can cancel out the weight-loss benefits of breaking a sweat. Eat within 30 to 60 minutes after exercise. If you've had a particularly tough workout, try to eat a recovery meal as soon as possible.