9 Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession

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9 Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession
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What is the best post-workout meal?

Simple! One that is designed to restore and rebuild muscle! Of course, if you’re not prepared to geek out about the nutrition science behind that, 80 Day Obsession has you covered.

Use page 4 of the Starter Guide to determine which calorie-level meal plan is right for you, then check out the post-workout meals we’ve created below.

These post-workout meal ideas aren’t just for people doing 80 Day Obsession. They offer targeted nutrition to refuel after any workout and fit into all meal plans that use Portion-Control Containers.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession Plans A-C

If you are following plan A, B, or C, your post-workout meal will have the following containers:

  • 1 Green (vegetables)
  • 1 Red (protein)
  • 1 Yellow (carbohydrates)
  • 1 tsp. (oils and nut butters)

Chicken Zoodles

Long ribbons of zucchini twirl around a fork like ramen or soba noodles in this dish that can be eaten hot or cold. Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to make zoodles, then quickly sauté them in a pan coated with nonstick spray until just cooked, about 3 minutes. Top with the remaining ingredients and stir to evenly distribute.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, Chicken Zoodles, zucchini noodles with chicken

This post-workout meal has:

  • 1 cup zucchini noodles
  • 4 oz. cooked chicken
  • ½ cup organic edamame, shelled
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • Chopped fresh ginger, green onions, chili pepper (free foods; optional)

Turkey Burger

Instead of hitting the drive-through window, sink your teeth into a juicy, homemade turkey burger patty after your workout.

Season lean ground turkey with salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices from the meal plan’s free foods list, then shape into 4-oz. patties. Grill or broil about 5 minutes per side.

We used the oil to roast sweet potato bites. If you prefer to make this an open-faced sandwich, swap the sweet potatoes for a slice of sprouted, whole-grain toast, and top with a teaspoon of FIXATE Mayonnaise in place of the oil.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, open-faced turkey burger with sweet potatoes

This post-workout meal has:

  • 2 large lettuce leaves
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 1 slice onion
  • 1 (4-oz.) turkey patty
  • ½ cup sweet potato
  • 1 tsp. olive oil

Cottage Cheese Combo

Give cottage cheese a flavor update by combining it with juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, and creamy garbanzo beans.

A sprinkling of smoked paprika (or regular paprika or chili powder, if you prefer) adds bold, savory flavor.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, cottage cheese with tomatoes, cucumber, and chick peas

This post-workout meal has:

  • ¾ cup cottage cheese (2%)
  • ½ cup garbanzo beans
  • ½ cup cucumber
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • Dash smoked paprika

Chicken and Egg Bowl

There is no need to question which came first, just which one you will eat first — the chicken or the egg? Both pack lean protein into this light and lovely grain bowl.

We used brown rice, but you can swap in amaranth, barley, quinoa, or another whole grain.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, Chicken and Egg Grain Bowl

This post-workout meal has:

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession Plans D-F

If you are following plan D, E, or F, your post-workout meal will have the following containers:

  • 1 Green (vegetables)
  • 2 Red (protein)
  • 1 Yellow (carbohydrates)
  • 1 tsp. (oils and nut butters)

Try this protein-packed Salmon and Asparagus and Chicken Salad Jar with Hard-Boiled Eggs to refuel after your workouts. Or, add one more red container to any of the post-workout meals for plans A, B, or C.

Salmon and Asparagus

This is an easy post-workout dish to add to your meal prep. Use this Oven-Poached Salmon recipe, which can be doubled or even tripled to make a lot of salmon at once. You can roast a big batch of asparagus at the same time, and pop some brown rice into your rice cooker. Meal prep, done!

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, Salmon, Asparagus, and Brown Rice

This post-workout meal has:

  • 10 spears asparagus
  • 8 oz. salmon
  • ½ cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 tsp. olive oil

Chicken Salad Jar With Hard-Boiled Eggs

Salad jars are perfect packable lunches that stay fresh for days. The trick is to put the dressing (or oil and vinegar) at the bottom of the jar, followed by heavy ingredients that won’t spoil when exposed to moisture, then pack in the rest, adding lettuce or spinach last.

Use this basic example as a starting point and swap in your preferred ingredients — other types of greens, black beans or garbanzo beans, seasoned ground beef or turkey instead of chicken, and any vegetables you like.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, Salad Jar with Hard-Boiled Eggs

This post-workout meal has:

  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup cucumber
  • ½ cup spinach
  • 4 oz. cooked chicken
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs
  • ½ cup white beans
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession Vegan Plans A-B

If you are following 80 Day Obsession Vegan Plan A or B, your post-workout meal will have the following containers:

  • 1 Green (vegetables)
  • 1 Red (vegan protein)
  • 1 Yellow A (carbohydrates: whole grains)

Vegan Black Bean Salad

This colorful, no-cook salad is perfect for meal prep. It can be made in about the same amount of time it takes to chop a bell pepper.

Using frozen corn and edamame? If you’re making this post-workout meal ahead of time, you don’t even have to thaw them first. A squeeze of fresh lime juice adds bright flavor without extra fat or calories.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, Vegan Black Bean Salad

This post-workout meal has:

  • ½ cup tomatoes
  • ½ cup sweet pepper (bell pepper)
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ¼ cup organic edamame, shelled
  • ½ cup corn
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro (free food; optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession Vegan Plans C-D

If you are following 80 Day Obsession Vegan Plan C or D, your post-workout meal will have the following containers:

  • 1 Green (vegetables)
  • 1 Red (protein)
  • 1 Yellow A (carbohydrates: whole grains)
  • 1 tsp. (oils and nut butters)

Vegan Kale Salad Jar

Another grab-and-go salad jar favorite, this kale and quinoa salad is full of fiber to satisfy hunger and vegan protein to restore your aching muscles.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, Vegan Kale Salad Jar

This post-workout meal has:

  • ¾ cup kale
  • ¼ cup radish
  • ¾ cup organic edamame, shelled
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. green onion (free food; optional)
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession Vegan Plans E-F

If you are following 80 Day Obsession Vegan Plan E or F, your post-workout meal will have the following containers:

  • 2 Green (vegetables)
  • 1 Red (protein)
  • 1 Yellow A (carbohydrates: whole grains)
  • 2 tsp. (oils and nut butters)

Vegan Veggie Burger

Choose a vegan veggie burger patty (some contain eggs and cheese) for this vegan post-workout meal. Bright purple cauliflower makes it beautiful. We roasted the cauliflower with half of the oil and used the rest with balsamic vinegar to dress our greens.

To make this meal for a lower calorie–level plan, steam the cauliflower or roast it without oil.

Post-Workout Meals for 80 Day Obsession, Vegan Veggie Burger with Purple Cauliflower

This post-workout meal has:

  • 1 cup lettuce
  • 1 cup cauliflower
  • 1 vegan veggie burger
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
  • Chili pepper (free food; optional)

Post-Workout Meals for 80-Day Obsession, zucchini noodles, turkey burger with sweet potatoes, Mason jar salad, black bean salad, and vegan veggie burger