Eating After lifting Heavy

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j99li
j99li Posts: 421 Member
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I have recently started a program to lift heavy. She recommends that I take a protein shake after. What do you recommend?

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  • jgcurry3
    jgcurry3 Posts: 172 Member
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    Agree. Protein and a source of simple carbs within 30-45 min of finishing your workout. Your body is 'primed' for nutrients. Protein to help build your muscle and carbs to replace muscle glycogen stores.
  • j99li
    j99li Posts: 421 Member
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    What types of protein powders would you recommend? How do you make it?
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
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    After my workout I eat a ton of egg whites and oats with protein powder in it
  • Smrhoads
    Smrhoads Posts: 31
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    I like sun warrior chocolate flavor. It is rice based, so no gassy side effects. It is a little chalky, but tastes good! It is a great brand
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
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    Buy whey and definitely invest in a good-quality shaker like a SpiderBottle (around 12$) and a sfar as making it..pour a scoop into water and shake until mixed!

    Different people have different tastes but my favorite is any flavor from Allmax IsoFlex with a carb..like a banana as an example
  • j99li
    j99li Posts: 421 Member
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    Thank you for all of the suggestions so far! Keep them coming!
  • jgcurry3
    jgcurry3 Posts: 172 Member
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    Dymatize and Optimum Nutrition are good and fairly inexpensive.

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