Donut post workout anyone???

sbubenchik wrote: »

Whatever works for you I guess.. Personally I don't see how any pastry could fit into any balanced diet no mater what your overall goal is. If you lift heavy with proper form, eat right and get plenty of rest, you will make all the gains you want without putting on extra fat. That's what just works for me. Gains come from recovery, fast recovery comes from rest and nutrition..

Please don't look at my diary.

btrias24 wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

btrias24 wrote: »

Ok i dont do this but just read it to some article, in bodybuilding.com. i will make it simple.. Donut post workout to spike insulin??? Too good to be true? What's s ur input???

If you're trying to put on mass, you want that insulin spike...it's what helps make you grow. Personally not a donut guy, but when you're trying to put on mass, carbs are king in general for that spike...it is why white rice is so commonly used by body builders.

I think spiking insulin post workout is necessary regardless if u want to gain mass or shred, coz it helps the body absorb all the protein and supps that u took before and during workout

Which really mean nothing because unless you're an elite athlete, there's minimal results for the average person. You could eat 2 hours after and get the same results.
Post workout meal is very overhyped and promoted by supplement companies. Why? More money.

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BreezeDoveal wrote: »

sbubenchik wrote: »

Whatever works for you I guess.. Personally I don't see how any pastry could fit into any balanced diet no mater what your overall goal is. If you lift heavy with proper form, eat right and get plenty of rest, you will make all the gains you want without putting on extra fat. That's what just works for me. Gains come from recovery, fast recovery comes from rest and nutrition..

I agree. Sometimes I wonder at all the things people make fit. It could mentally exhausting just imagining all of it.

That may be the reason why some of your posts seem so wacky.

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Packerjohn wrote: »

Think I ate my last doughnut about 5 years ago or more. No appeal to me at all.

I haven 't eating any in almost 40 years. I win! They don't appeal to me either, and in my book there are better carbs choices to eat after a workout.

As I understand it, if you ingest a simple carb combined with a fast absorbing protein, like whey, the insulin spike caused by the carb will help the absorption of the protein's amino acids into the muscles for repair. Another reason to consume simple carbs after a strenuous workout is that your muscles are depleted of glycogen and simple carbs are perfect for replenishing the supply when your muscles are most receptive. They soak it up like a sponge just after a workout. This will get them ready for the next workout, as glycogen is a major source of fuel for muscles. You may find that you are less sore the next day if you do this.

I drink a Tang (yes, Tang, basically sugar), whey, and creatine (also best absorbed with carbs) solution during and after my workouts. If you are going to have a doughnut, just after a workout would probably be the best time. Search the internet for 'carb timing' and you will get a wealth of chatter about it.