clean vs. dirty carbs for muscle recovery
gweneddk
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I've been limiting my calories as per my stall thread. But I don't want my performance to tank in the gym, so I was planning on adding in some PWO carbs on my heaviest lifting days to replenish glycogen (still within my targets). Is there any advantage to eating something like oatmeal or Ezekiel bread over something "dirty" like a pop-tart when it comes to muscle recovery? I've actually read some people say that the more processed the better, although I'm sure the oatmeal would be more satiating physically, the pop-tart might be better psychologically.
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none whatsoever, IMO.0
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I've been limiting my calories as per my stall thread. But I don't want my performance to tank in the gym, so I was planning on adding in some PWO carbs on my heaviest lifting days to replenish glycogen (still within my targets). Is there any advantage to eating something like oatmeal or Ezekiel bread over something "dirty" like a pop-tart when it comes to muscle recovery? I've actually read some people say that the more processed the better, although I'm sure the oatmeal would be more satiating physically, the pop-tart might be better psychologically.
The advantage/disadvantage will likely lie in preferential aspects.
That being said, you're probably better off positioning those carbs pre-workout if you're doing this for performance based reasons.0 -
Pick your carbs based on your whole day - whichever one fits in best for a 'balanced' siet combined with which you prefer.
Echo'ing the comment re pre rather than post workout.0 -
Yeah, I'm not eating super low carb but not lots of carbs either, generally spread out through the day. But I've never really tried pre-workout before, always done after to replenish glycogen. Maybe I'll add some carbs before max effort squats on Thurs and see how that goes0
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Would something like oatmeal be a better idea in terms of how fast/slow it's digested/released vs something more simple like a poptart? I'd also think oatmeal would give you the quantity you might prefer over a poptart if hunger is a problem0
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Would something like oatmeal be a better idea in terms of how fast/slow it's digested/released vs something more simple like a poptart? I'd also think oatmeal would give you the quantity you might prefer over a poptart if hunger is a problem
Jeff,
Yeah, last night I went ahead and went with oatmeal because I knew it would be a lot more satiating than a pop-tart (which often leave me feeling more hungry even!) but if I had been feeling any cravings I may have gone with the "dirty" carb just so as not to get into a pattern of deprivation/binge. So far not really feeling deprived, so I see no real reason to purposely eat dirty carbs if it makes no difference.0 -
Would something like oatmeal be a better idea in terms of how fast/slow it's digested/released vs something more simple like a poptart? I'd also think oatmeal would give you the quantity you might prefer over a poptart if hunger is a problem
Jeff,
Yeah, last night I went ahead and went with oatmeal because I knew it would be a lot more satiating than a pop-tart (which often leave me feeling more hungry even!) but if I had been feeling any cravings I may have gone with the "dirty" carb just so as not to get into a pattern of deprivation/binge. So far not really feeling deprived, so I see no real reason to purposely eat dirty carbs if it makes no difference.
As noted, it depends on your preferences. If you need something satiating, then oatmeal makes sense as it has more fiber, but if you are using it primarily to fuel workouts as a pre - then the pop-tart makes sense.
I eat pop-tarts before or intra workouts sometimes (usually with ice cream) as I do not have hunger issues and prefer the quicker impact it has.
Just experiment with it and see what works best.0 -
I must be weird but I prefer my oats mixes over pop tarts :laugh:
Agree re pre vs post workout. But I'd be going with the food that is not going to hinder performance in that case and from previous experience a solid 750g of oats in my belly doesn't normally feel so good when I get to the gym! 2 pop tarts and I don't even know that I've eaten anything.
Old mate Keifer would have you believe that "dirty" carbs are better because of more insulin release. He "may" be correct if you are diabetic
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I must be weird but I prefer my oats mixes over pop tarts :laugh:
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Will you kick me out of the group if I told you that I have even chosen my oats mix over various icecreams :laugh:
Clean eating 4 life yo!0 -
Will you kick me out of the group if I told you that I have even chosen my oats mix over various icecreams :laugh:
Clean eating 4 life yo!
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you haven't tried my oats mixes :laugh: Kee can confirm the goodness!0
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you haven't tried my oats mixes :laugh: Kee can confirm the goodness!
If ever I am in your neck of the woods, I am so hunting you down and making you make them for me
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