i train late at night and by the time i get to have a recovery meal it is about 9:30 or 10:00 would i be wise to eat slow digesting carbs at this time or just fast digesting to replinish stores? thanks!
Doesn't matter much, as both will be up for digestion right away. And unless you take carbs only, digestion of sugars will be slowed down anyway by concurrent digestion of the fats and proteins that you also need. In my opinion the perfect post workout meal is a smoothie.
Meal 1... I have never made or drank a smoothie in my life. How much of each do you throw into the blender? Could I get a more specific recipe from you please? I could Google but you seem to know what you are talking about and I fear accidentally click Yahoo Answers :tong
Two bananas, about 3/4th of a liter yogurt, one cup of orange juice, then put in berries until the blender is full. Add some flaxseed, and some whey if you want, and blend. It's not mathematics, just throw some in and if you don't like it change it up next time.
Can I just ask what is the best thing to drink before a work out? I am talking about 1hr and all the way upto the gym session. I know it is probably going to be water but a buddy of mine advised on having an 'energy' drink (you know the ones with the caffeine and huge suger levels) but as I am trying to lose weight I thought it better I kept away from these drinks so I am burning off my own energy stores and not just the ones I have added by drinking the red bull. Also my friend advised on Ice Tea drinks too but these also seem full of sugar.
Energy drinks are worthless, especially when trying to lose weight. Just stay well fed to keep metabolism going, don't workout on an empty stomach it will only ruin your workout. Stay away from empty sugars, a banana and a glass of water would be a better choice.
RDJ i dont drink smoothies i love fruit but i hate the taste of smoothies wat would be a better post workout meal/snack for me?
How is that even possible? Smoothies taste like fruit :blood You could just eat the smoothie ingredients unblended :think
Thanks. I try to eat right most of the time but on training days I have a decent diet plan...I am just prone the odd **** up everynow and again. :-( I keep myself going with fruit and have the regular small meals and a decent breakfast plus try to have a protien shake an hour or so before I train then maybe a bottle of water sipped in the hour before training and maybe raisins. My probelem is jump onto every fad and stupid piece of advice given to me by gym buddys and everyone else. I'll keep away from the energy drinks and high sugar drinks in future. Great thread by the way. No doubt I'' be in again asking another duff question on the subject soon though.
dont like the mix i really a weird aint it also its quitew sweet abit too sweet yeh i should just eat them atsch makes sense i ws being dumb
