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 Important post-workout question
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Freak 
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I'm trying to cut-up a bit. But I believe post-workout supplementation is very important. Even thought i'm trying to lose weight, I still consume about 80-100g of carbs and 60-70g of protein immediately after a workout. I'm still losing weight by doing this, but should I cut back a little on the postworkout meal?     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 161 |
How much do you weigh? BF? How many carbs you taking in the rest of the time? | ||
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Olympian 
Posts: 1644 |
I don't think so. Post workout is the ideal time for carbs...they will go to restore glycogen. This will help woth muscle repair and the added bonus of keepint the muscles somewhat full. It's the least likely time any glucose will be stored as fat. I'm not an advocate of very low carb dieting so I make sure to consune carbs to keep the muscles in working order while dieting. | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2276 |
225lbs, bodyfat im not sure.. im guessing 13% now because i've already lost a bit of weight.... i take in very little carbs throughout the day, just postworkout. | ||
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Olympian
Posts: 1835 |
If you train late on then yes. Having the replenishment straight after your workout is essential for recovery. Eat a small meal about 1 1/2 - 2hrs later with sufficient protein. Eating a lot late on though means it settles on the stomach during the night and digests slower, promoting more fat. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 428 |
Spunky I am working on the same as you, and postworkout meal(shake whatever) has been the same too. I would not sacrifice those carbs they are used up too quickly and for the right reasons. Stick with it and have patience. Good luck | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2276 |
Oh and i also consume a fairly large meal 1 - 1.5 hours after my workout. it also contains about 50-60g of carbs.. from then on after that i consume very little carbs..... | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1271 |
I don't think you should cut back at all. Post workout is the most important time for carbs and protein. None of those calories will be stored as fat as long as you keep them in reasonable doses as you are... ------------------ | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2276 |
thanks for the answers fellas.. what about my meal about 1-1.5 hrs after my workout? I don't eat too clean for that meal... but I've always heard thats another important meal, so I try to take in enuff calories right after workout and 1 hr after.. is that aight too? |
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posted April 25, 2001 11:53 AM