question about eating pre and post workout

bagher · 09-27-2006, 07:06 AM

How long should I wait to eat after working out? Also how long should I wait to workout after eating?

karatekid · 09-27-2006, 07:48 AM

i know the health nuts will be chiming in on this one but i usually have a protein bar or something to help replenish the proteins after a workout.

bagher · 09-27-2006, 07:50 AM

right after? Those protein bars pack a lot of calories, is it ok to eat if you are trying to lose weight?

karatekid · 09-27-2006, 07:56 AM

Sure, it's what you eat that is very important if you want to lose weight (ie eliminating foods with high fat content). combining it with cardio workouts or high intensity interval training (HIIT) has really worked for me.

M3bluewater · 09-27-2006, 07:55 AM

you should eat then wait about an hour before you workout. if you take a preWO supp. you should take it on an empty stomach about 30-45 min. before.

for after, you should IMMEDIATELY (like within 5 minutes) consume at least 40 g of protein coupled with about 80 g of fast acting carbs.

bagher · 09-27-2006, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3bluewater

you should eat then wait about an hour before you workout. if you take a preWO supp. you should take it on an empty stomach about 30-45 min. before.

for after, you should IMMEDIATELY (like within 5 minutes) consume at least 40 g of protein coupled with about 80 g of fast acting carbs.

can you explain why? I guess the mechanics of it?

Also is this regardless of whether or not you do a cardio or weight training workou?

M3bluewater · 09-27-2006, 09:48 AM

do it regardless.

and read this regardless........

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/laywindownon.php

the rationale...

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/scientific.php

more about dex and malto...

http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/dextrose.php

basically, you need high GI starchy carbs that spike blood sugar levels after you workout to restore glycogen levels. you can only do this PWO with these carbs, otherwise eat low GI (oats) carbs throughout the rest of the day. also because it absorbs so fast, it helps absorb all of the protein you need PWO.
also, it "translates the body's hormonal state from catabolic to anabolic (Muscle protein synthesis, cortisol suppression, shuttling of nutrients into the muscles"

09-27-2006, 07:06 AM	#1
bagher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 16,907 My Ride: Corner Balanced View My Garage	question about eating pre and post workout How long should I wait to eat after working out? Also how long should I wait to workout after eating? __________________

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bagher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vienna, VA Posts: 16,907 My Ride: Corner Balanced View My Garage	right after? Those protein bars pack a lot of calories, is it ok to eat if you are trying to lose weight? __________________

09-27-2006, 09:48 AM	#7
M3bluewater Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 50 My Ride: 95 M3 View My Garage	do it regardless. and read this regardless........ http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/laywindownon.php the rationale... http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/scientific.php more about dex and malto... http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/dextrose.php basically, you need high GI starchy carbs that spike blood sugar levels after you workout to restore glycogen levels. you can only do this PWO with these carbs, otherwise eat low GI (oats) carbs throughout the rest of the day. also because it absorbs so fast, it helps absorb all of the protein you need PWO. also, it "translates the body's hormonal state from catabolic to anabolic (Muscle protein synthesis, cortisol suppression, shuttling of nutrients into the muscles" Last edited by M3bluewater; 09-27-2006 at 09:50 AM.

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09-27-2006, 07:48 AM	#2
karatekid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 84 My Ride: 2001 325ci View My Garage	i know the health nuts will be chiming in on this one but i usually have a protein bar or something to help replenish the proteins after a workout.

09-27-2006, 07:56 AM	#4
karatekid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 84 My Ride: 2001 325ci View My Garage	Sure, it's what you eat that is very important if you want to lose weight (ie eliminating foods with high fat content). combining it with cardio workouts or high intensity interval training (HIIT) has really worked for me.

09-27-2006, 07:55 AM	#5
M3bluewater Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 50 My Ride: 95 M3 View My Garage	you should eat then wait about an hour before you workout. if you take a preWO supp. you should take it on an empty stomach about 30-45 min. before. for after, you should IMMEDIATELY (like within 5 minutes) consume at least 40 g of protein coupled with about 80 g of fast acting carbs.