u/Glass_Musician6321

So I'm doing a month long workout and nutrition tracking program. The recent video the trainer posted was talking about meals and different rules if you actually want to see results. I've never heard these rules and can't tell if they're BS or if not doing this is the reason I'm struggling to lose weight.

She said essentially:

1. No carbs if you haven't worked out. If you eat carbs before you've worked out, your body stores it as fat.

2. No fat in a meal after working out as it stalls the utilization of fat post-workout.

3. You must have a full protein shake after a workout to maintain any muscle gains, and then also have a post-workout carb and protein MEAL.

4. No female should ever be under 1700 calories per day.

I guess I understand fueling your workout, but having a protein shake AND a meal after your workout seems like it would un-do the benefit of your workout burning calories.

How was your pain? How long were you on crutches? How long until you were walking normally? How long until you were able to get back to running?

After a failed OCA, I am heading for a partial replacement in 2 wks. I know I have to stay overnight and I know the initial recovery won't be near as long as the OCA/TTO surgery, (3mo on crutches and in a brace) but I just don't know what to expect, even in general.