I've read a lot about what to eat before and after swimming and other exercise; doesn't seem to be a consensus and it is difficult to tell who (if anyone) is an expert but it does seem important for your body to have sufficient fuel to perform the task (in this case swimming). Post-exercise fueling appears (to me) a bit more divided as to what is best and when but several sources suggest consuming protein within 30 minutes of vigorous exercise. I've experimented a lot over the past 6 months; photos below show what I had before and after today's swim (16x50s interval).
Pre-swim - almond butter on a slice of my freshly baked whole wheat walnut and raison bread, topped with banana and sesame seeds.
Post-swim - carrot top happy meal:) Another slice of my whole-wheat walnut/raison bread topped with avocado, tomatoes, grated carrot, mushroom, and sesame seeds; and sprinkled with olive oil and balsamic.
My new indoor 25-m lap pool at the Aspen Hill Club. To date, I've only seen 3-4 lanes open for lap swimming at one time.
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