How many carbs after weights?

[Gem]

I am 24, 5'7", 122 pounds, 19.5%bf. My goals are to loose fat and add muscle. I recently have changed my workout routine which is now mostly weight training (I did mostly cardio and the circuit before but was not seeing any changes). I ride my bike or run to the gym in the morning(5-10 minutes each way) go home and have a shake, then ride to work(20 minutes) and ride home.

After my morning weight session I have a protein drink(23g protein) with 1 tbsp of maltodextrin(25g carbs). When I get to work I have oatmeal with an apple. Is this enough carbs?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

the best thing to do post workout is:right after, drink a met-rx rtd shake for the carbs and then within an hour eat a meal high in protein-this advice is in gear monster's manual

 

[legs]

Sounds good what you are currently doing now.

 

[Gem]

My workouts:
Monday: Legs
Tuesday: Chest & Tri
Wednesday: Back & Bi
Thursday: Legs
Friday: Shoulders

I also do abs on most days. Including my run/ride to the gym(5-10 minutes each way) my workouts last about 1 hour. Keep in mind I ride my bike to work(20 minutes) after I go home and have my protein/carb shake, then have oatmeal with an apple at work.

 

[wilson6]

Ditto DDCs advice.

W6

 

[Debu]

Should you decrease the amount of carbs post workout if the workout is shorter than other days? For ex. if I'm doing shoulders only one day which I can knock out in about 20 min and then some cardio after vs. back day which takes longer to finish?

 

[diamonddiceclay]

I'd say keep it the same

 

[tripleV]

after workouts im taking 1 scoop portein (27g) and 2 scoops maltodextrin (60 g). And i take this 2X per day after each workout.

Plus i eat oatmeal, potato, rice, apple, shreddies each day. Protein is through the roof though, and i add enough fat.

 

[new@gettinbig]

You dont need more than 30-40 grams of carbs...take a good protein/carb drink right after you train and then go home and eat a good meal.

 

[wilson6]

I agree with New@. For women, not more than 30-40 grams after a heavy workout, then follow it up with a high protein meal. Some might say no carbs (just a protein drink) if you're dieting for a show, but I'd probably then only do some carbs post-workout on really intense days, esp legs.

W6