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Hard Gainer - Protein / Carbs Intake??

bloomsbury Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/02/02	2004/02/02, 03:49 PM Hi - am new to this site: I am 6 foot 1, 183 lb, 27 years old - I have been working out for a couple of years, but as I am a "hard-gainer" I have tried both creatine and NO2 with mixed results. I currently use the GNC Isopure Whey Protein after working out, but I have recently read that I should be mixing my Protein Drink with Carbs - what is the best way to do this and what product is recommended so that I do not gain too much FAT ?
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2004/02/03, 02:06 AM Many, many studies have shown that a 2:1 carb to protein ratio is best immediately after your workout. Do a search for some incredible post-workout meal suggetions, which have been posted in several threads. -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
bloomsbury Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/02/02	2004/02/03, 03:28 PM 2:1 - is that not a lot of Carbs??? What would Dr. Atkins say to that!
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2004/02/03, 04:03 PM Who cares what atkins has to say. You stated that you're a hard gainer. Do you want to increase your strength and mass or what? Protein builds muscle, yes. But it's the carbs that fuels them to lift, and prevents the catabolism of muscle tissue and the conversion of protein for energy. -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
YodelingAdam Posts: 111 Joined: 2002/12/30	2004/02/03, 09:10 PM lol, don't mention atkins and hard gainer in the same thread.