Protein Shakes and Fat burning?

[Ph1shPh00d]

cool thx for the advice, i just ordered 5lb of ON 100% whey.

so is the consensus that i should just drink one scoop in the morning and one scoop after workouts? or should i be drinking more like 5 scoops over the entire day?

[Ikaika]

Depends on the rest of your diet. Start by doing 2 scoops after your workout and see how you do on that. No need to go nuts with protein powders if you don't eat right to begin with.

Whats your diet like?

[Thremp]

Having a glass of choc milk w/sweetarts might actually be better PWO than a straight protein shake. For PWO you'll want a malto/dextrose in your drink.

[Ph1shPh00d]

i've been trying to eat a lot of fruits and veggies. Cherry tomatoes are awesome, u just wash them in the container they come in and make a great snack. I've also been eating a lot of cold cuts like turkey, 98% fat free ham, and low fat cheese. Usually i make a sandwich out of them with whole wheat bread and mustard. ermm wut else..... i try to drink a lot of water. occasionally (once a weekish) i have a burrito bol from chipotle. chicken, rice, pinto beans, green and corn salsa, lettuce and cheese.

I have a feeling i'm gunna get tired of this type of food after a few more weeks. I love food and really enjoy variety. If anyone has good healthy recipes for a college student with only access to a microwave, i'd greatly appreciate it.

[MyTurn2Raise]

eat some oatmeal dude...the quaker lean ones with extra protein have many yummy flavors--maple & brown sugar, bannana bread, cinnamon---without much sugar

easy to make in a microwave

[Ikaika]

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Having a glass of choc milk w/sweetarts might actually be better PWO than a straight protein shake. For PWO you'll want a malto/dextrose in your drink.

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Chocolate milk and sweet tarts? What the crap? Milk --> lactose. Lactose replenishes glycogen, to be sure, but not muscle glycogen...you know that.

Gatorade powder is dextrose and maltodextrin, or you can use oatmeal if you prefer complex carbs post-workout. I've seen convincing arguments for both sides and it all comes down to your body type and what you respond best to.

[Thremp]

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Having a glass of choc milk w/sweetarts might actually be better PWO than a straight protein shake. For PWO you'll want a malto/dextrose in your drink.

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Chocolate milk and sweet tarts? What the crap? Milk --> lactose. Lactose replenishes glycogen, to be sure, but not muscle glycogen...you know that.

Gatorade powder is dextrose and maltodextrin, or you can use oatmeal if you prefer complex carbs post-workout. I've seen convincing arguments for both sides and it all comes down to your body type and what you respond best to.

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This is very basic. You should know that?

[Hendricks433]

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i have a burrito bol from chipotle. chicken, rice, pinto beans, green and corn salsa, lettuce and cheese.


[/ QUOTE ] add guac(if you dont mind $1.40 charge) and try to get it with no cheese.

[Ikaika]

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Having a glass of choc milk w/sweetarts might actually be better PWO than a straight protein shake. For PWO you'll want a malto/dextrose in your drink.

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Chocolate milk and sweet tarts? What the crap? Milk --> lactose. Lactose replenishes glycogen, to be sure, but not muscle glycogen...you know that.

Gatorade powder is dextrose and maltodextrin, or you can use oatmeal if you prefer complex carbs post-workout. I've seen convincing arguments for both sides and it all comes down to your body type and what you respond best to.

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This is very basic. You should know that?

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Lactose is terrible for you overall...causes subcutaneous fat to be stored giving you a puffy, soft look. I agree with you that you need carbs post-workout but suggesting chocolate milk and sweet tarts is just ridiculous.

[Hendricks433]

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Lactose is terrible for you overall...causes subcutaneous fat to be stored giving you a puffy, soft look.


[/ QUOTE ] wow so how much milk is too much?