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.
If you have a light, carbohydrate snack, you should wait somewhere between 30-60 minutes after eating to begin exercise. If you eat a full meal with protein, fat and carbohydrate, then you should wait 2-4 hours before starting to exercise. One last note â eating a good meal of carbohydrate, protein and fat is critical to consume within 20-45 minutes after complete your workout to aid in recovery.