I've started working out at night (it's the only time I have available) - a good 40-45 minute run/walk on my treadmill. I am feeling good, but it's making me really hungry late at night! I am on OWL but still trying to keep my carbs under 25/day and my ravenous night-time rumblings are sending me into low-carb snack attack and I end up pushing those carbs up to 30/day - which is too much for me.

Anyone have any post-workout suggestions that won't put me over on the carbs but that are quick and easy ?

Have you tried going to 30 carbs a day since you started working out? With you doing a good workout like you are maybe you can adjust your carbs to suit what your body seems to be needing. Or maybe a higher protein snack an hour or so before your workout will help a bit. I know when I was working out I required quite a few more carbs myself because I got that hungry feeling after a workout too. Hopefully you will find something that works for you soon with the late night munchies.

Jenn

tuna in a can--no carbs, great source of protein, quite easy...haha

here's what i do after working out... fills me up and fills up my muscles

you put all this in a blender:
- whey/soy protein (1 serving, usually 1scoop) - has to be lowcarb... chocolate's my fave - i use Iso Pro Lowcarb protein... tips for looking for protein powders... sweetened by splenda, less than 4carbs a serving...
- one or two tablespoons of natural peanut butter
- 1cup water
- 3 icecubes
blend till smooth... then drink! tastes great, fills you up, and it's just like a milkshake!

or if you want something solid, here's a good snack for workout days:
2 egg whites + 80grams tuna... scramble them together, fry, then eat... mmm mmm

orrrrr... lowcarb bread (1 or 2 slices) + peanut butter or cheese

hope these tips help!

Great suggestions, thanks for your help!