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.
1 After exercise, it's best to eat a good portion of carbs within 2 hours. 2  This replenishes all of the glycogen that you lost during exercise. 3  If you wait longer than 2 hours, the glycogen replenishing won't be as effective. 4  You need to eat carbs before your workout, usually about 50 grams for a 155-170 lb male. You need to eat carbs before your workout, usually about 50 grams for a 155-170 lb male. 2  It's equally important to get 50-75 grams of carbs after your workout for the same weight (male).