Pre & Post workout food

Acg67

as a heart attack...lol

Then they are sadly misinformed if they think increased meal frequency has a metabolic advantage. They're probably also slamming whey shakes spiked with dextrose as soon as they are done working out

ShapeUpSidney

as a heart attack...lol

Then they are sadly misinformed if they think increased meal frequency has a metabolic advantage. They're probably also slamming whey shakes spiked with dextrose as soon as they are done working out

I suppose I should have said "as a heart attack, bro"

*facepalm*

NettyB62

You have about an hour of opportunity post-workout to really maximize your nutrition. This is the time when you want to reload all of the carbs you used during your workout, and add some protein if you're muscle building. A good ratio (agreed on by several organizations like the ISSA, ACE, and Beachbody) is 2 carbs for every protein.

Thanks SpaceMarkus I had not heard this before.

Acg67

You have about an hour of opportunity post-workout to really maximize your nutrition. This is the time when you want to reload all of the carbs you used during your workout, and add some protein if you're muscle building. A good ratio (agreed on by several organizations like the ISSA, ACE, and Beachbody) is 2 carbs for every protein.

Thanks SpaceMarkus I had not heard this before.

Too bad it's bro science and he is mis informed

NettyB62

What I found works for me (and this took years of trial and error) is absolutely NO FATS before working out. (this includes peanut butter, butter, nuts, cheese, milk, etc.) I found that this really slows my workout and I run out of steam. What has benefited me during my workouts is to eat carbohydrates and protein and some fructose before working out. For instance, before working out I will eat maybe a ham sandwich consisting of 2 slices rye bread, fat free low sodium ham (or turkey, chicken, etc), and baby spinach. I will then eat an apple as well. I find that if I eat this way, suddenly during the middle of my exercize I will have a burst of energy and I can workout for much longer. The reverse is true when I eat say an apple with PB or celery with cream cheese, or even the one day I ate a roast beef sandwich (a very fatty cold cut)- I was very sluggish. It was like a light went off when I figured out the difference my choice in pre-workout foods could make. I think what you eat before the work out is more important than what you eat after, since you are obviously relying on what you eat before the workout to get you through the actual work out itself.

This is very very interesting...thanks so much!

NettyB62

Either nothing or just half of a banana pre-workout. A piece of fruit and protein powder mixed with skim milk post workout. Works for me!

If I eat nothing..I will surely pass out..LOL
right now I am going to the gym at 9, but after I get a handle on my workout..it will be 7 a.m.

NettyB62

You guys have really come through for me! Thanks ever so much! I visited with my trainer before leaving today..she looked over the food diary I did on this site (printed off). Gave me good sensible advice.
I did get dizzy today a few times.

I bought some lean turkey, a can of almonds, eggs to boil, and whey protein shake mix. I think tomorrow I am going to have a shake before working out.

NettyB62

Before the gym, it really depends what my schedule looks like, but shakes usually sit better if I'm in a time crunch.

After the gym, I'm the guy that EATS ALL THE THINGS! (Which usually include a giant helping of eggs, mixed with whatever I'm feeling like)

I am going to try the shake route. And I am glad to know it is normal for me to get so hungry after my work out..thanks!

NettyB62

Gotta get that protein in there!!!

I do a 46 gram protein shake before and after each workout every day. It really helps repair your muscles after you've been ripping them to shreds!!

That is almost exactly what my trainer said!

RacerX_14

Glad I could help and good luck!!