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one more protein shake question...

mike666 Posts: 23 Joined: 2003/09/03	2003/11/25, 04:36 PM If i work out late at night, should i still mix my protein with maltose and dextrin? Arent they loaded with carbs and arent carbs bad for you late at night? if i should, how much of each should i include?
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2003/11/26, 03:14 AM Yes too many carbs are bad for you late at night, but you'll need some sugar after your training (or it'll take you A LOT longer time to recover after the work out). What are your goals? -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
agamble Posts: 1,029 Joined: 2003/09/22	2003/11/26, 08:59 AM You have to eat post workout anyway. The post workout shake that I make (as suggested by bb1) protien-malto-dextrose breaks down this way. Protein 44 grams (6 gr. carbs)-240 calories, Maltose 21 grams-105 calories, Dextrose 20 grams-75 calories for a total of 420 calories (204 from carbs) I believe the positive outweighs the negative.
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/11/26, 11:14 AM Yes, the above posts are right on. You will always need to have a recovery shake. The last thing you want to do is go to bed in a catabolic state. Reduce your quantities in half, but have a shake. Then try to have a meal of protein and fats before bed, this will serve for recovery and not impede any fat burning you may have achieved through your workout. -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!! Lifted 135lbs on July 1, 2003, I did it!! WOOOO WOOOOOO THE NATURAL WAY IS THE ONLY TRUE PATH TO SUCCESS, PRIDE, JOY, HAPPINESS, LONG TERM FULFILLMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM!
mike666 Posts: 23 Joined: 2003/09/03	2003/11/26, 12:34 PM thanks a lot guys!!