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Ive been studying on some energy rich, light foods to eat after I weigh-in for my next fight. I used to eat a bunch of healthy food after weigh-ins but I would get so full that I would go hours without eating after my first post weigh-in meal. I didnt eat anything greasy or bad for me but I would gorge myself and be full for hours which isnt good if you want to put good weight back on. So after much research Ive come up with my next post weigh-in meal plan. Also, some rules to remember so you dont make the same mistakes that I have:

1) BE DISCIPLINED! You are bound to see fighters go nuts and gorge on nasty fast food as soon as they weigh in and then look like a snail in the cage. Why would you diet for weeks and then introduce junk into your body the day before you fight? Keep in mind that the food you eat on weigh in day will be your energy source on fight day. You dont want to be running like a car with sugar in its tank.
2) EAT LIGHT AND EAT OFTEN! As I said, dont gorge and then go hours without eating. Give your body a constant "IV like drip" of carbs and protein so that your body can recover and strengthen.
3) DRINK WATER!!! Just b/c you are pissing clear doesnt mean you are fully rehydrated. It will take your muscle a little time to soak up the water lost during the cutting phase.

Immediately after weigh-ins: 20oz of 50/50 gatorade and flavorless pedialyte (drink slowly as not to fill up). Chocolate peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread (1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder mixed with 2 tbl spoons natural PB) a bag of pretzels and one banana. This will provide me with sodium, electrolytes, complex carbs, and fast absorbing protein to stop muscle breakdown.

Continue to eat small carb/protein rich meals every half hour. This can be either the PB sandwich I mentioned, a protein or cliff bar etc. Also, continue water intake regularly.

Bedtime- Casien protein. Casien breaks down slower and will feed your muscles throughout the night. You can get this in protein powder form or eat some cottage cheese.

Upon waking- 2 scoops whey protein, PB on toast, 1 banana. Pound back water all day.

I will continue to eat small meals every 2-3 hours up until 4 hours before fight time. From the time I weigh in until I fight I plan on taking in at least 3 gal. of water.

Hope this helps. Ill let you guys know how this works as soon as I try it out.

-Adam Mays "Courage is endurance for one moment more" "If size mattered, the elephant would be the king of the jungle." FREESTYLE AMERICAN SHOOT TEAM Thanks to eagles for the sig!

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