PW nutrition during Fatloss Programs

[Justync]

Hi, I have a question thats bein bugging me for awhile.

Should my PW shake consist of dextrose? Because currently I am using 30g of dextrose with my whey and was wondering if I should be doin so or switching it out for a complex carbs.

Thanks in advance.

[EasyRhino]

'fast' carbs are usually recommended pre/post workout, so go for the dextrose.

Since you're trying to lose fat, make sure it still fits into your overall diet though. If you're low-carbing, the 30g might be your allotment for the entire day. Or the next two days.

I can keep adding stuff to my PWO shake until it gets to around 1000 cals. Too bad I'm trying to lose fat also.

[Lost Dog]

Originally Posted by Justync

Hi, I have a question thats bein bugging me for awhile.

Should my PW shake consist of dextrose? Because currently I am using 30g of dextrose with my whey and was wondering if I should be doin so or switching it out for a complex carbs.

Thanks in advance.

If you're trying to restrict calories, 120 calories of sugar aren't the best choice.

If you're eating before a workout and after, the requirement for the drink is pretty low. If it's going to be a couple of hours before your next meal, consider having the protein powder only, or maybe the protein and a piece of fruit, some yogurt, or even milk.

[TBDX00]

Whole food FTW.

[LiFeIsGoOd]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

If you're trying to restrict calories, 120 calories of sugar aren't the best choice.

I think he'll be having the calories anyway since it's PWO, and at that time 120 calories of sugar seems like a pretty good choice.

[Lost Dog]

I am suggesting that he go have 120 calories more in his next meal. 120 calories can be the difference between a sandwich and rolled up lunch meat. A burger vs a low carb burger. etc.

120 calories of sugar isn't very satiating. 120 calories of banana or yogurt is. If he can wait a while until mealtime, that's cool, too.

The post workout "window" is way overhyped. Most of the studies used to show the value of fast protein and high gi carbs were done on fasted people, but when meals/snacks before and after are taken into consideration, these things don't matter much.

Now, if he'd asked if he should switch to 30g of Red Vines or Skittles, my answer would be different. Those things are good, and pwo is a good time to satisfy that sweet tooth. So THAT would be worth the wasted calories.

[LiFeIsGoOd]

touche