Low Carb recovery drink?

erikarobles
erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I am looking for some suggestions for recovery drinks. My schedule consists of working out anywhere from 8:30pm to 9:30pm and is usually 30 to 45 minutes long. I take a shower and go to bed afterwards but I am looking for suggestions on a good recovery drink. I know that lots of people suggest chocolate milk and I will occasionally drink unsweetened almond and walden farms no calorie chocolate syrup. I am looking for something a little more. I would love to hear what some other low carb options. I know that carbs are good after working out I am just on Atkins right now so sticking with the plan. Thanks in advance :)

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    I am looking for some suggestions for recovery drinks. My schedule consists of working out anywhere from 8:30pm to 9:30pm and is usually 30 to 45 minutes long. I take a shower and go to bed afterwards but I am looking for suggestions on a good recovery drink. I know that lots of people suggest chocolate milk and I will occasionally drink unsweetened almond and walden farms no calorie chocolate syrup. I am looking for something a little more. I would love to hear what some other low carb options. I know that carbs are good after working out I am just on Atkins right now so sticking with the plan. Thanks in advance :)

    I'm curious as why you need a recovery drink if you're going right to bed?
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    I have ON 100% casein before bed. Not for recovery or anything but as it's really nice made as 'hot chocolate' and helps me hit my protein goal. I've had it a couple of times (when I'm out of calories) with water instead of milk and it was still quite nice which would cut out the carbs, I think.
  • erikarobles
    erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
    That is a good question....I have terrible leg cramps.
  • gweneddk
    gweneddk Posts: 183 Member
    The whole point of drinking chocolate milk is that it contains protein, sugar, and fat and specifically has been shown to promote recovery in some studies. Almond milk and Walden farm chocolate syrup does not by any means equate to "chocolate milk" even if it might taste similar.

    You could drink a protein shake, or try some BCAAs. I like Xtend brand. I take the BCAAs during my workout rather than after but I feel they promote recovery.
  • erikarobles
    erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
    I have ON 100% casein before bed. Not for recovery or anything but as it's really nice made as 'hot chocolate' and helps me hit my protein goal. I've had it a couple of times (when I'm out of calories) with water instead of milk and it was still quite nice which would cut out the carbs, I think.
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    Thanks!!!! This sounds like it is exactly what I need!!!!
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    chocolate milk
    Yep. I mix mine with Nesquick No Sugar added powder.
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  • leahraskie
    leahraskie Posts: 260 Member
    I like Shamrock Farms Rockin Re-fuel

    190 calories and 30 grams of protein. It's pretty tasty. But it' like $2+ a small bottle.
  • erikarobles
    erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
    Is the shamrock farms high in carbs?
  • leahraskie
    leahraskie Posts: 260 Member
    Total Carbs 12 g
    Dietary Fiber 3 g
    Sugars 6 g
    Protein 30 g
    Cholesterol 30 mg
    Vitamin A 20%
    Calcium 70%
    Vitamin C 0%
    Iron 8%

    12 grams isn't too bad, considering 3g is dietary fiber

    I'm not sure what you consider high carbs, it's lower than chocolate milk though
  • erikarobles
    erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
    Total Carbs 12 g
    Dietary Fiber 3 g
    Sugars 6 g
    Protein 30 g
    Cholesterol 30 mg
    Vitamin A 20%
    Calcium 70%
    Vitamin C 0%
    Iron 8%

    12 grams isn't too bad, considering 3g is dietary fiber

    I'm not sure what you consider high carbs, it's lower than chocolate milk though




    oh that is not too bad......thanks for the information!!!!
    I am NOT a milk drinker lol....Only unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk.
  • graceylou222
    graceylou222 Posts: 198 Member
    I drink muscle milk. Lactose free & low carbs & sugar.. I drink it right afterI finish my workout though.. not right before bed...
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    What are you doing that you "need" a recovery?

    If you're getting leg cramps, you might want to look into making sure you're supplementing right and electrolytes are balanced. Quinine is great for immediately resolving cramps. Bananas are a traditional foodstuff for that.
  • erikarobles
    erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
    I drink muscle milk. Lactose free & low carbs & sugar.. I drink it right afterI finish my workout though.. not right before bed...



    Well it usually doesn't happen that I go right to bed.....its usually about an hour:)
    I am going to look at muscle milk tonight, thanks!
  • erikarobles
    erikarobles Posts: 205 Member
    What are you doing that you "need" a recovery?

    If you're getting leg cramps, you might want to look into making sure you're supplementing right and electrolytes are balanced. Quinine is great for immediately resolving cramps. Bananas are a traditional foodstuff for that.

    I am doing p90x3. I have even went to the doctor they have been so bad, they did bloodwork and suggested I take potassium which I do. Still after certain workouts the leg cramps keep me up.
  • bohemian124
    bohemian124 Posts: 152 Member
    You could drink some protein powder mixed with water or almond milk.
  • dlr165
    dlr165 Posts: 118 Member
    I take 2 potassium pills a day. If I don't, I get terrible leg cramps. I eat food with potassium but it isn't enough.

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