Post Workout Drink

I know I should know this, but there is so much conflicting information out there I'm getting overwhelmed. What is best for post lifting, post running, and post cardio when looking to get lean, not necessarily bulk up? Specifically chocolate milk vs muscle milk vs the gatorade recovery drink. I can't remember the protein to carb ratio.

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  • _noob_
    _noob_ Posts: 3,306 Member
    Water
  • jsherrill92
    jsherrill92 Posts: 775 Member
    Powdered whey by the spoonful.
  • EvanKeel
    EvanKeel Posts: 1,903 Member
    Unless you're working out fasted (I happen to), I don't think it matters much apart from what makes you feel better.
  • dstromley1
    dstromley1 Posts: 165
    after cardio i dont really eat anything till meal time,. after lifting whey and dextrose
  • Madelinew22
    Madelinew22 Posts: 289
    not necessarily bulk up? .

    are you eating at a surplus??
    im assuming not since ur trying to lose weight and im guessing since u said this ur a female. hunny u cant bulk up eating at a deficit unless ur on roids i wouldnt worry about "bulking up". drink some water and eat a meal with good fats, carbs, and protein at ur next convenience.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    water is always best in every scenario
  • nicolemtracy
    nicolemtracy Posts: 301 Member
    I usually drink just water, but if it's my breakfast I have a weight loss meal replacement shake along side it.
  • wisconsinboogie
    wisconsinboogie Posts: 127 Member
    whey protien shake...
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    I like cold OJ - the kind with calcium and vitamins in it - topped off by either carrot juice, Blue Machine naked juice, or a little pomegranate juice.
  • taylorwaylor
    taylorwaylor Posts: 417 Member
    whey protein, water, and NOT GATORADE! That stuff is bad for youuuu. Its full of sugars and idk what else..