Carbs Really Necessary?

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 02:57 PM

How necessary is it to take in some carbs after a workout? I take Dymatize Elite Whey and it has like 2 carbs per scoop and I was wondering if I needed to add something else to my shakes?

**vick4017** · 03-01-2009, 03:54 PM

carbs that are consumed after your workout are beneficial because they restore the depleted glycogen in your muscles so they can function correctly. I was able to stay in ketosis consuming Size-On (32g of carbs during my workout) and 6g after in a protein shake.

Carbs after your workout shouldnt be looked at as "carbs". as long as you dont over do it you should have carbs in a PWO shake. It is to your benefit to have more than 2 carbs per scoop if you are trying to add mass.

**belairdfence99** · 03-01-2009, 03:56 PM

Helps your immune system as well because of quickened recovery

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 04:20 PM

Would it be alright just to add 2 tablespoons of sugar which is about 24g of carbs into my postworkout shake? I want to gain mass, so Idc if I gain some fat also...

**in10city** · 03-01-2009, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by WeltDog

Would it be alright just to add 2 tablespoons of sugar which is about 24g of carbs into my postworkout shake? I want to gain mass, so Idc if I gain some fat also...

You really don't need to worry about gaining fat unless you are overconsuming. You'd need a lot and/or the conditions would need to be sub-optimal since carbs are, for the most part, partitioned to muscle and lipogenesis is inhibited in the PWO period. But yes, you eat too much you put on teh weight lol.

Personally, I'd opt for a better carb source other than table sugar. You could probably consume more dependant upon your training and overall diet and be fine too.

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by in10city

You really don't need to worry about gaining fat unless you are overconsuming. You'd need a lot and/or the conditions would need to be sub-optimal since carbs are, for the most part, partitioned to muscle and lipogenesis is inhibited in the PWO period. But yes, you eat too much you put on teh weight lol.

Personally, I'd opt for a better carb source other than table sugar. You could probably consume more dependant upon your training and overall diet and be fine too.

What other household or grocery store ingredient could I use as a carb source in place of the table sugar?

**THE_TRUTH86** · 03-01-2009, 05:09 PM

i eat carbs all day i love them

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by tjperez86

i eat carbs all day i love them

Yeah we all eat carbs...I'm not talking about food I am talking about a postworkout shake where I am at school and can't fix myself food, ur lucky i dont neg u!

**jked4life** · 03-01-2009, 05:17 PM

This thread makes me want to bash my head against the wall... seriously.

**THE_TRUTH86** · 03-01-2009, 05:19 PM

neg me for what.. Ok take some rice cakes with you those are what i eat PWO with my shake.

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by jked4life

This thread makes me want to bash my head against the wall... seriously.

okay make fun of me for trying to learn some things...idc

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by tjperez86

neg me for what.. Ok take some rice cakes with you those are what i eat PWO with my shake.

nevermind I am just tired of everyone acting like im retarded when I ask questions trying to learn some things...

**jked4life** · 03-01-2009, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by WeltDog

okay make fun of me for trying to learn some things...idc

I wasn't making fun of you. You asked a reasonable question...

My statement was in regards to the "bro" logic that has been parroted in here.

To answer your question, any carb source would be fine. Some oats, fat free popcorn, bread, or whatever else you feel like. The notion that you need a sugary substance to "spike insulin" is ridiculous.

**devo09** · 03-01-2009, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by jked4life

This thread makes me want to bash my head against the wall... seriously.

X2
is it yesterday again?

**jked4life** · 03-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by devo09

X2
is it yesterday again?

It's pretty hard to take.

Where do people come up with this crap? It's the same old bro logic recycled over and over. Maybe if people got off these boards and got some info elsewhere they might be better off.

If I never hear the words "glycogen replenishment" again, I would be happy. Arguing about glycogen replenishment drives me batsh*t crazy. Unless you are going to train legs in the morning then go hit them again in the afternoon, it's not a F**ing race to replenish that glycogen... you got time.

**THE_TRUTH86** · 03-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by WeltDog

nevermind I am just tired of everyone acting like im retarded when I ask questions trying to learn some things...

i feel you i get criticized a lot too for just trying to gain some knowledge my mistake

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by jked4life

I wasn't making fun of you. You asked a reasonable question...

My statement was in regards to the "bro" logic that has been parroted in here.

To answer your question, any carb source would be fine. Some oats, fat free popcorn, bread, or whatever else you feel like. The notion that you need a sugary substance to "spike insulin" is ridiculous.

Alright thanks for your input, i will try to find something good that i can take to school.

**devo09** · 03-01-2009, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by tjperez86

i feel you i get criticized a lot too for just trying to gain some knowledge my mistake

1. there is a search function for a reason
2. The information is out there. Instead of asking what other people think/believe/say wouldn't you rather do your own research and find out the truth rather than opinions?

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by tjperez86

i feel you i get criticized a lot too for just trying to gain some knowledge my mistake

It's cool man I just ask questions and try to take the criticism...all I need is that one person that has some good info and that makes it worth it, good luck with training.

**Djin** · 03-01-2009, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by tjperez86

i feel you i get criticized a lot too for just trying to gain some knowledge my mistake

There's that little link on top "1000's Of Articles"... I've spent weeks there reading.

I mean... We could clear about 50% of the crap on these forums if people would stop asking the same ****ing questions.

**IGF-WON** · 03-01-2009, 06:24 PM

its just carbs, eat some bread or some candy or some cereal or bring some pretzels. its not that hard

**in10city** · 03-01-2009, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by WeltDog

What other household or grocery store ingredient could I use as a carb source in place of the table sugar?

On top of what was already mentioned, cereal, a big fat cinnamon raisin bagel, raisins, banana, pretzels, etc... or jelly beans or chocolate covered pretzels if you have a sweet tooth that needs to be taken care of like me

**Djin** · 03-01-2009, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by in10city

On top of what was already mentioned, cereal, a big fat cinnamon raisin bagel, raisins, banana, pretzels, etc... or jelly beans or chocolate covered pretzels if you have a sweet tooth that needs to be taken care of like me

Oh man! Stop... I want a bear claw now, or a few cinnamon raisin bagels.

Maybe a bear claw and a tub of fatty ice cream. Lol.

**WeltDog** · 03-01-2009, 06:40 PM

This is aimed towards everyone person who says negative stuff towards other people...like my grandma always says "if you dont have anything nice to say dont say anything at all", seriously why does it matter if people start forums that some people say are stupid, all they are trying to do is learn...next time you see some forum that you think is stupid just keep your mouth shut and dont go all into roid rage cuz it shouldnt bother you, ignore it!

**belairdfence99** · 03-01-2009, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by jked4life

I wasn't making fun of you. You asked a reasonable question...

My statement was in regards to the "bro" logic that has been parroted in here.

To answer your question, any carb source would be fine. Some oats, fat free popcorn, bread, or whatever else you feel like. The notion that you need a sugary substance to "spike insulin" is ridiculous.

You were the first person in the thread to mention insulin

**MindoverBody21** · 03-01-2009, 07:42 PM

your body needs sugar to transport protein to the muscles...to me, PWO carbs are an absolute must

**IGF-WON** · 03-01-2009, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by MindoverBody21

your body needs sugar to transport protein to the muscles...to me, PWO carbs are an absolute must

thats not an absolute, though

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