KatimaDanny Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I usually have a protein shake consisting of 12.5 grams of protein with 60 grams of carbs. those 60 grams being from high glycemic level to low glycemic level. An hour after that I have a protein bar that I make and it has about 20-25 grams of protein and a lot of carbs (I forgot the number). I herd somewhere that having to much protein after a work out slows down the body recovery so the carb to protein ration is 4:1. (4) being the carb. (1) being the protein. (If it was not obvious). Also, I herd that you want as little fat as possible (Even the good kind). Supposedly this ratio helps speed up recovery for the body So...When I look at VEGA :complete whole food Health Optimizer, which I bought the other day. It has 26 grams of protein per 1 serving. and 17 grams of carbs. And it has 5% fat per serving....So...This would not be the ideal protein shake after a work out. Right? What are some of the bodybuilding buffs have after a work out? I am trying to gain weight through weightlifting and increasing muscle mass but at the same time I want my body to recover as fast as possible. Re cab on questions 1. Is Vega:Complete whole food Health Optimizer good for a "After workout" protein shake?2. What are the bodybuilding buffs having after their work out? Thank you for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I wouldn't worry about optimal recovery unless you're going to train the same muscles later the same day. Drinking carbs is usually a "waste" of calories which could be spent on food or something tastier like candy. A lot of people think you need to refill glycogen storages right after a workout but there's no real benefit to doing that. Fat and protein both slows down the release of foods from the stomach to the duodenum but that's not a reason to not eat them. There is some feel-good benefits of consuming carbs right after a workout which I think is related to liver glycogen status. But I'm not going to rabble on about this because I'm tired and you're probably not intrested. To answer your questions 1. Yes it's a decent post-workout shake.2. Different stuff that their sponsors tell them to take/say they take. Most bbers have whey shakes and maybe some maltodextrine or other high gi carb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Coming from someone who competes in bodybuilding... the more protein youre intaking the faster your recovery. When I was in-season I was so mad cause I was never sore when I had a higher protein consumption. Meaning I could workout twice a day for two hours each time going heavy and high intensity and still not be sore the next day(made me upset because I wanted a day to be sore and rest... lol) Anyway, take what ya read with a grain of salt. Everyone has their own opinion on the matter. It is still unknown how much protein one can absorb at a single sitting.... Eat your protein, use your carbs for energy, and fats usually are associated with proteins(my opinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelk Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I always tend to keep my carbohydrates on the lower side, I prefer to just use amino acids around training time and then eat a higher protein based meal soon afterwards (generally tempeh and broccoli with some sort of fat source, usually avocado). There is some evidence to suggest that keeping carbohydrate levels down after training will keep insulin sensitivity higher. Whether or not that is the case, for a bodybuilding workout glycogen levels aren't depleted all that drastically, so protein would be the first priority in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcina Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I wouldn't worry about optimal recovery unless you're going to train the same muscles later the same day. Drinking carbs is usually a "waste" of calories which could be spent on food or something tastier like candy. A lot of people think you need to refill glycogen storages right after a workout but there's no real benefit to doing that. Fat and protein both slows down the release of foods from the stomach to the duodenum but that's not a reason to not eat them. There is some feel-good benefits of consuming carbs right after a workout which I think is related to liver glycogen status. But I'm not going to rabble on about this because I'm tired and you're probably not intrested. To answer your questions 1. Yes it's a decent post-workout shake.2. Different stuff that their sponsors tell them to take/say they take. Most bbers have whey shakes and maybe some maltodextrine or other high gi carb. I thought the carbs worked in conjunction with the protein to help muscle growth? I could be wrong.. I don't usually get too technical but for years I've heard "You gotta eat your carbs after you work out!" So that's what I did. I just finished writing a response in a thread telling a guy to eat carbs after a workout! Lol! Sometimes I like to eat dates immediately after a workout (in the car on the way home from the gym) and it stops the shakiness I get after a good weight-training session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hemp and stevia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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