Pre-Workout for Women
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jen2607
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So, I need something to help me with energy before my workout . Also I want to gain muscle mass and lose weight... something on the cheaper side would be nice. Anyone have any ideas?
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So, I need something to help me with energy before my workoutAlso I want to gain muscle massand lose weight... something on the cheaper side would be nice.
Black coffee0 -
lol, thanks.0
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Wish I had some insight for you! I'll be interested to see if anyone else does...0
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I just started working with a personal trainer, and I asked him this same question yesterday. He said ideally you'd want to eat some carbs and some protein. He suggested a protein shake because its got both and it's quick and easy. Or some oatmeal and a boiled egg. Hope that helps!0
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Thank you! I always thought protein was supposed to be after .. but I guess it couldn't hurt to do before. I have problems with sugar and carbs making me sleepy ... but I'm sure I'll find the right balance.0
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i'm not sure what i do is right, but before my daily 30DS workout (25 min), I eat one slice of whole grain toast and a single egg. that's 130 calories and 10 g protein. i SHOULD be eating something afterward, but i sort of fail there.0
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I take a vitamin with a whole lotta B-complex in it, and a cuppa coffee.0
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You can take an NO supplement, which you can find online pretty cheap (month's supply for ~$20).0
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Coffee?
Pre and post workout nutrition is not nearly as important as total 24 hour nutrition. The protein used to repair muscle during/ after a work out is really the protein from yesterday.0 -
I drink Hammer Nutrition Heed and green tea before my workout. Sometimes I take half a gu packet. It's good to last me about 2 hours at the gym.0
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a banana and green tea does the trick for me...0
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Women aren't really that different from men. We just don't bulk. Eating well and getting enough sleep will help with the energy. Lifting heavy will help build muscle.0
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I usually have a whey protein smoothie before a workout, often blended with juice, a banana, or fruit. Post workout, I have another whey protein smoothie, only this time I'll add Greek yogurt, an egg, or a nut butter almond, cashew, hazelnut, etc) to make it a bit more substantial and boost the protein a bit.
Also, it's essential for me to get plenty of sleep (I lift very early in the morning, and go to bed at 8:30 the night before), and to drink at least 16 ounces of water before I work out if I don't want to feel like I'm too pooped to finish strong.0 -
I like Muscle Pharm's Assult, great taste, great profile, and it gives you insane energy/focus in the gym. If you want to go really cheap, just buy caffeine pills. They are like $4 for 90, 200 mg pills. Good luck on your goals!0
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Coffee?
Pre and post workout nutrition is not nearly as important as total 24 hour nutrition. The protein used to repair muscle during/ after a work out is really the protein from yesterday.
THIS ^^ Just get something into you a few hours before hand, doesn't matter what as long as it fits your total daily macros.0 -
Coffee?
Pre and post workout nutrition is not nearly as important as total 24 hour nutrition. The protein used to repair muscle during/ after a work out is really the protein from yesterday.
THIS ^^ Just get something into you a few hours before hand, doesn't matter what as long as it fits your total daily macros.
Gee. I wonder where I learned that.0 -
I like a big cup of black, black coffee.0
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Yoga and cold water.0
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1 tablespoon of almond butter and an apple. Almond butter is pricey ($10/jar), but I think its worth it to have in your cupboard and make it last a month.0
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Cheap- Coffee
Not Cheap-- Controlled Labs White Flood0
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