Good Post-Workout Snack: Lowfat Chocolate Milk?

sjohnny

Sure. Why not? If it fits in your calorie/macro goals and you enjoy it, knock yourself out.

cls_333

Milk really fills me up & satisfies me, and is a great after work-out drink. It's really cold here, so I have a hot chocolate after most runs with some peppermint marshmallows. Can't beat it! And then I'm much less hungry for dinner.

rsr3vo

Chocolate milk would be pretty good post workout, but i'd stick with the low fat version. I guess for a quick post workout drink, it's fine but I wouldn't make it a full "post workout meal" per say. I wrote an article on post workout nutrition here if you're interested: http://www.getmusclelosefat.com/supplements/best-post-workout-supplements/

Only reason is because post workout your body is looking to replace the glycogen you used up in your workout, and the sugar in the chocolate milk will replace that. Maybe as an emergency, and then go home and have a proper meal. I'd rather just have some whey + creatine + carbs from pasta/rice/etc instead though.

AnvilHead

Here's what nutrition/training guru Alan Aragon has to say about the subject (the article is a comparison of chocolate milk vs. Surge recovery drink, but he explains the benefits of chocolate milk pretty thoroughly):

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/an-objective-comparison-of-chocolate-milk-and-surge-recovery.html

75in2013

Chocolate milk is an awesome post-workout/recovery drink.

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/muscle-gain/an-objective-comparison-of-chocolate-milk-and-surge-recovery.html

Good article.

Quietprofessional83

The reason that its effective its because of how all the ingredients are combined. For example, it has a nearly perfect, protein to carb ratio. The reason your trainer almost had a heart attack, and I see this even more with people that do the whole 20 min cardio session followed by chest, or back, or whatever. But, lets say they had to wake up at 4 am, go on a 12 mile hike w/ a 55lb ruck at 4-4.5mph, come back, get in the pool and get completely thrashed for a couple of hours, and then run EVERYWHERE with combat boots, I guarantee you they would have a different opinion about drinking chocolate milk post workout. Like you mentioned, and I dont think its useful for a simple day-to-day supplement, its meant to be used with extremely intense routines that are meant to break your soul. Honestly, I have only seen people in my line of work take advantage of this. But your regular every day person should not be drinking chocolate milk. Good luck.

sjohnny

The reason that its effective its because of how all the ingredients are combined. For example, it has a nearly perfect, protein to carb ratio. The reason your trainer almost had a heart attack, and I see this even more with people that do the whole 20 min cardio session followed by chest, or back, or whatever. But, lets say they had to wake up at 4 am, go on a 12 mile hike w/ a 55lb ruck at 4-4.5mph, come back, get in the pool and get completely thrashed for a couple of hours, and then run EVERYWHERE with combat boots, I guarantee you they would have a different opinion about drinking chocolate milk post workout. Like you mentioned, and I dont think its useful for a simple day-to-day supplement, its meant to be used with extremely intense routines that are meant to break your soul. Honestly, I have only seen people in my line of work take advantage of this. But your regular every day person should not be drinking chocolate milk. Good luck.

So only Navy Seals are hard enough to handle the awesome power that is contained in a vessel of chocolate milk.........

Okay then.

Quietprofessional83

I am not saying that, I'm just going off what I've experienced, simply put, "I" would not chocolate milk on a regular basis. I was just giving a bit of background.

grawrrrr

I am not saying that, I'm just going off what I've experienced, simply put, "I" would not chocolate milk on a regular basis. I was just giving a bit of background.

I love that chocolate milk is a verb here! XD

I think I'm going to stick with it on occasion. As I've said before, I normally grab a protein shake or bar with a fruit if I need an extra boost. ^_^

sjohnny

I am not saying that, I'm just going off what I've experienced, simply put, "I" would not chocolate milk on a regular basis. I was just giving a bit of background.

That's what this

its meant to be used with extremely intense routines that are meant to break your soul. Honestly, I have only seen people in my line of work take advantage of this.

sounds like.
"I'm the only one around here who works out hard enough to drink chocolate milk."

jayche

It's a fine whenever if you ask me, I've found that nutrient timing isn't as important as people make it out to be. Research (http://www.jssm.org/vol9/n3/1/v9n3-1pdf.pdf, page 4) shows that the magical "post-workout window" actually lasts about 24 hours instead of 30 minutes-1hour-2hours or whatever number people will tell you. Muscle atrophy and catabolism also don't occur overnight so I don't really see the why people take casein before bed.

Hope this helps a little

Acg67

I've heard several things about lowfat chocolate milk being a good post-workout snack. This is one of the main articles I found:

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

Then again, I noticed that it's normally for bodybuilder-types or people who do very INTENSE exercise on a regular basis. I wouldn't choose chocolate milk NORMALLY, but I was out and about and having a serious sugar crash. I had burned off my calories for the morning PLUS some.

After I exercise, I will normally have a protein shake or bar. Today, I just decided to go with chocolate milk. One of the various trainers at my gym saw me with it and nearly had a heart attack. She pointed out how many sugars were in it and told me that milk was never good after a workout. She tried to push the gym-approved protein shake onto me.

My milk had 16g of protein per 2 cups, 300 calories, and I think like 20-25g of sugar.
The protein shake had like...40g of protein per 2 1/2 cups, 310 calories and 0g of sugar.

I stuck with my chocolate milk and felt satisfied.

What are your opinions on this matter?

Milk is for baby mammals and you don't look like a baby mammal. Avoid if you care about your health

sjohnny

I've heard several things about lowfat chocolate milk being a good post-workout snack. This is one of the main articles I found:

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

Then again, I noticed that it's normally for bodybuilder-types or people who do very INTENSE exercise on a regular basis. I wouldn't choose chocolate milk NORMALLY, but I was out and about and having a serious sugar crash. I had burned off my calories for the morning PLUS some.

After I exercise, I will normally have a protein shake or bar. Today, I just decided to go with chocolate milk. One of the various trainers at my gym saw me with it and nearly had a heart attack. She pointed out how many sugars were in it and told me that milk was never good after a workout. She tried to push the gym-approved protein shake onto me.

My milk had 16g of protein per 2 cups, 300 calories, and I think like 20-25g of sugar.
The protein shake had like...40g of protein per 2 1/2 cups, 310 calories and 0g of sugar.

I stuck with my chocolate milk and felt satisfied.

What are your opinions on this matter?

Milk is for baby mammals and you don't look like a baby mammal. Avoid if you care about your health

So is chocolate milk for baby chocolate mammals? Or chocolate baby mammals?

ourglasswalls

My nutritionist recommended it for after long workout. If I burn 300+ calories I get chocolate milk! The fat and protein help build back my muscles.

Acg67

I've heard several things about lowfat chocolate milk being a good post-workout snack. This is one of the main articles I found:

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

Then again, I noticed that it's normally for bodybuilder-types or people who do very INTENSE exercise on a regular basis. I wouldn't choose chocolate milk NORMALLY, but I was out and about and having a serious sugar crash. I had burned off my calories for the morning PLUS some.

After I exercise, I will normally have a protein shake or bar. Today, I just decided to go with chocolate milk. One of the various trainers at my gym saw me with it and nearly had a heart attack. She pointed out how many sugars were in it and told me that milk was never good after a workout. She tried to push the gym-approved protein shake onto me.

My milk had 16g of protein per 2 cups, 300 calories, and I think like 20-25g of sugar.
The protein shake had like...40g of protein per 2 1/2 cups, 310 calories and 0g of sugar.

I stuck with my chocolate milk and felt satisfied.

What are your opinions on this matter?

Milk is for baby mammals and you don't look like a baby mammal. Avoid if you care about your health

So is chocolate milk for baby chocolate mammals? Or chocolate baby mammals?

Chocolate milk is unnatural and thus should be avoided. Unless there are chocolate milk producing cows i'm unaware of

sjohnny

I've heard several things about lowfat chocolate milk being a good post-workout snack. This is one of the main articles I found:

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

Then again, I noticed that it's normally for bodybuilder-types or people who do very INTENSE exercise on a regular basis. I wouldn't choose chocolate milk NORMALLY, but I was out and about and having a serious sugar crash. I had burned off my calories for the morning PLUS some.

After I exercise, I will normally have a protein shake or bar. Today, I just decided to go with chocolate milk. One of the various trainers at my gym saw me with it and nearly had a heart attack. She pointed out how many sugars were in it and told me that milk was never good after a workout. She tried to push the gym-approved protein shake onto me.

My milk had 16g of protein per 2 cups, 300 calories, and I think like 20-25g of sugar.
The protein shake had like...40g of protein per 2 1/2 cups, 310 calories and 0g of sugar.

I stuck with my chocolate milk and felt satisfied.

What are your opinions on this matter?

Milk is for baby mammals and you don't look like a baby mammal. Avoid if you care about your health

So is chocolate milk for baby chocolate mammals? Or chocolate baby mammals?

Chocolate milk is unnatural and thus should be avoided. Unless there are chocolate milk producing cows i'm unaware of

If I could find said chocolate milk producing cows would their milk grow my calves into 1000 pound chocolate steers? Because I think it would look awesome to have massive two-toned legs.

Acg67

I've heard several things about lowfat chocolate milk being a good post-workout snack. This is one of the main articles I found:

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

Then again, I noticed that it's normally for bodybuilder-types or people who do very INTENSE exercise on a regular basis. I wouldn't choose chocolate milk NORMALLY, but I was out and about and having a serious sugar crash. I had burned off my calories for the morning PLUS some.

After I exercise, I will normally have a protein shake or bar. Today, I just decided to go with chocolate milk. One of the various trainers at my gym saw me with it and nearly had a heart attack. She pointed out how many sugars were in it and told me that milk was never good after a workout. She tried to push the gym-approved protein shake onto me.

My milk had 16g of protein per 2 cups, 300 calories, and I think like 20-25g of sugar.
The protein shake had like...40g of protein per 2 1/2 cups, 310 calories and 0g of sugar.

I stuck with my chocolate milk and felt satisfied.

What are your opinions on this matter?

Milk is for baby mammals and you don't look like a baby mammal. Avoid if you care about your health

So is chocolate milk for baby chocolate mammals? Or chocolate baby mammals?

Chocolate milk is unnatural and thus should be avoided. Unless there are chocolate milk producing cows i'm unaware of

If I could find said chocolate milk producing cows would their milk grow my calves into 1000 pound chocolate steers? Because I think it would look awesome to have massive two-toned legs.

Might just make you fat and sick, chocolate has sugar in it and sugar is the root cause of the obesity epidemic

jayche

Chocolate milk is unnatural and thus should be avoided. Unless there are chocolate milk producing cows i'm unaware of

Pretty much the majority of what anybody eats isn't naturally occurring anymore nowadays. I don't see loaves of bread growing from the ground but doesn't mean I'm going to avoid sandwiches for the rest of my life.

sjohnny

I've heard several things about lowfat chocolate milk being a good post-workout snack. This is one of the main articles I found:

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-eating/superfoods/chocolate-milk-after-workout/

Then again, I noticed that it's normally for bodybuilder-types or people who do very INTENSE exercise on a regular basis. I wouldn't choose chocolate milk NORMALLY, but I was out and about and having a serious sugar crash. I had burned off my calories for the morning PLUS some.

After I exercise, I will normally have a protein shake or bar. Today, I just decided to go with chocolate milk. One of the various trainers at my gym saw me with it and nearly had a heart attack. She pointed out how many sugars were in it and told me that milk was never good after a workout. She tried to push the gym-approved protein shake onto me.

My milk had 16g of protein per 2 cups, 300 calories, and I think like 20-25g of sugar.
The protein shake had like...40g of protein per 2 1/2 cups, 310 calories and 0g of sugar.

I stuck with my chocolate milk and felt satisfied.

What are your opinions on this matter?

Milk is for baby mammals and you don't look like a baby mammal. Avoid if you care about your health

So is chocolate milk for baby chocolate mammals? Or chocolate baby mammals?

Chocolate milk is unnatural and thus should be avoided. Unless there are chocolate milk producing cows i'm unaware of

If I could find said chocolate milk producing cows would their milk grow my calves into 1000 pound chocolate steers? Because I think it would look awesome to have massive two-toned legs.

Might just make you fat and sick, chocolate has sugar in it and sugar is the root cause of the obesity epidemic

It would be worth it if I could have two-toned legs.

Firefox7275

Milk is for baby mammals and you don't look like a baby mammal. Avoid if you care about your health

So which food did evolve specifically for adult humans to eat? Eggs, honey, seeds? Or were those intended to nourish chicken embroys, bees and seedling plants respectively?