Quick Protein Shake Question
Discussion
Theres no reason why (unless you are banging out a triathlon) you cant work out on an empty stomach. I eat at 10pm and again at 1pm the next day (I dont eat a thing in the mornings until a late lunch) On occasion I'll train weights or cardio at lunch...not having eaten in over 12hrs - and feel great if the session stays under 1hr.
pilchardthecat said:
99% of PTs don't know a damn thing, so that's hardly surprising
Really? Whatever he does works for him and fights competitively with it. I did question it when he said it as I thought it was for recovery. Perhaps he is making sure I get enough as my diet isn't as good as it could betyrewrecker said:
Not what my pt says ...
I tend to work out with a good meal in me from 2 hours before and then some fast digesting protein straight after. Recently though, I have been coming home from the gym, eating a tin of tuna, relaxing a couple of hours and then bed. I have never come across advise saying protein should be consumed before rather than after a workout.Tiggsy said:
Theres no reason why (unless you are banging out a triathlon) you cant work out on an empty stomach. I eat at 10pm and again at 1pm the next day (I dont eat a thing in the mornings until a late lunch) On occasion I'll train weights or cardio at lunch...not having eaten in over 12hrs - and feel great if the session stays under 1hr.
That's fine for you and me but its not the sort of advice someone should be given, hey in the good old days people thought water discipline I.e not drinking fluids during training was fine.Even if someone just has a bannana those 35 Calories, potassium and increase in blood sugars should in theory aid there training, bearing in mind our circadian rhythm isn't at its best early doors either.
I run ultras and I start with 500mls black coffee with 25g butter and 10ml olive oil about an hour before an event. I don't normally eat anything untill 10 miles in, then I hit the first aid station and have cake, biscuits and fluids. Whilst I'm running to the next check point I eat a couple of 9bars and that's it alone with fluids. So in theory I'm running on fat and caffine for 10 miles with any stored fuel and ATP. Now this works for me, but I wouldn't tell any of my clients to do it as I think most would puke, collapse or give up. If your diet is crap your PT should be setting a food diary for you which will help them analysise what you need to give up or eat to help you with your goals. Take it from me, real food and sensible hydration will change your body composition, then you can look at tweaking it to help you grow
Thanks for that.
I say I don't cook and I don't.
But saw this on fb this week and I am gonna try and have a stab at it.
building treats.
Ingredients:
• 2 egg whites
• 4 ozs fat free cream cheese
• 2 scoops vanilla LA Whey protein powder
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 2 cup splenda granular
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• non-stick cooking spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix well.
3. Spray 8 mini-loaf tins with non-stick spray, and distribute batter evenly.
4. Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
5. When the bars are done, flip them out of the pan onto a sheet of foil, chill and store in the fridge.
I say I don't cook and I don't.
But saw this on fb this week and I am gonna try and have a stab at it.
- *LA Muscle Recipe of The Day – Cheesecake Protein Flapjacks***
building treats.
Ingredients:
• 2 egg whites
• 4 ozs fat free cream cheese
• 2 scoops vanilla LA Whey protein powder
• 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 2 cup splenda granular
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• non-stick cooking spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix well.
3. Spray 8 mini-loaf tins with non-stick spray, and distribute batter evenly.
4. Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
5. When the bars are done, flip them out of the pan onto a sheet of foil, chill and store in the fridge.
996 sps said:
Tiggsy said:
Theres no reason why (unless you are banging out a triathlon) you cant work out on an empty stomach. I eat at 10pm and again at 1pm the next day (I dont eat a thing in the mornings until a late lunch) On occasion I'll train weights or cardio at lunch...not having eaten in over 12hrs - and feel great if the session stays under 1hr.
That's fine for you and me but its not the sort of advice someone should be given, hey in the good old days people thought water discipline I.e not drinking fluids during training was fine.Even if someone just has a bannana those 35 Calories, potassium and increase in blood sugars should in theory aid there training, bearing in mind our circadian rhythm isn't at its best early doors either.
I think everyone reacts differently to when they take their shakes. I usually train about 5 in the afternoon and follow the following supplement routine,
MP instant oats with banana or some mixed nuts first thing.
BCAA's around half 9
Protein and Creatine shake at 10.30
high protein lunch at 12.30
BCAA's at 2.30
Taurine at 4.30
Protein and creatine shake post workout.
seems to work for me.
MP instant oats with banana or some mixed nuts first thing.
BCAA's around half 9
Protein and Creatine shake at 10.30
high protein lunch at 12.30
BCAA's at 2.30
Taurine at 4.30
Protein and creatine shake post workout.
seems to work for me.
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