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PLEASE ....carb or protein?

vadwear Posts: 217 Joined: 2004/11/01	2005/07/12, 10:47 PM I read so many different things...:( Do I eat a carb or protein snack BEFORE working out.? I work-out in the am on an empty stomach and sometimes I am fine, other times I am hungry. I've read if I workout on an empty stomach, I will burn more stored fat. Others say to eat for fuel?? HELP!::angry: What do I eat BEFORE a workout and/or AFTER a workout, how soon before and how soon after? Or do I eat at all?? hehehe Any advise will be SO GRATEFULLY APPRECIATED. Lisa -------------- If you are tired of your life, your body, yourSELF.. CHANGE IT!
bropie Posts: 1,084 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/07/13, 09:37 AM eat some type of carb with a bit of protein before.. for ex, oatmeal and egg whites, or a pb and j sandwich. do not work out on an empty stomach, because you risk using muscle for energy. complex carbs are the best preworkout because they will be broken down slowly, and provide sustained energy. consume it about 45 min to an hour before you workout.. depending on the digestion time. postworkout both protein and simple carbs are important. if you take a protein shake, consume it within an hour of your workout, as this is the optimal time for protein uptake. about 45 min to an hour after your shake, eat a meal.. something that will be easily digested and feed your muscles/body much needed energy and rebuilding nutrients (ex. white rice or pasta, veggies, and some cut of lean meat)
vadwear Posts: 217 Joined: 2004/11/01	2005/07/13, 09:42 AM thanks
DX14AG Posts: 1,055 Joined: 2004/07/22	2005/07/13, 09:53 AM bropie, you really like pb & j sandwiches don't you. lol Your always suggesting people eat them. Nothing against it though. I love peanut butter straight from the jar. DX
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/07/13, 10:33 AM I've noticed that too. I think Bropie needs to go to P&J anonymous:laugh: --and he better be eating those on whole wheat bread:) -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
	2005/07/13, 10:38 AM Keep on with your PB&J there Bropie. It's better than pizza and beer. -------------- Sometimes life is as easy as herding cats. Charlie
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2005/07/13, 10:41 AM Better than beer and pizza-don't think so-- definetly healthier than beer and pizza:big_smile:
bropie Posts: 1,084 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/07/13, 11:26 AM haha i know.. im addicted. i used to eat alot of vector, but found it was making me feel sick. i switched to pb and j on whole wheat and am now addicted :big_smile: i just want all of you to share in my pleasure :)
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/07/13, 11:34 AM The best pre workout meal(heavy weight training) will consist of some type of complex, long lasting fuel carb like oats, brown rice, etc. and a good protein source with good EAA's(essential amino acids). For those hardcore bodybuilders, throwing in some added BCAA's would be of benefit, but not essential. If pre cardio only, I suggest protein and fats(EFA's like fish oil). Chronic supplementation of fats pre cardio can result in nice returns. Some may want to check out my post as to this in the "diet thread". -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com