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Originally Posted by MJJRules
I always hear people say to eat simple carbs to create the spike to get the protein to the muscles faster. Do complex carbs work just as well? I'm diabetic and don't like having simple carbs if I don't need to. I've been having yogurt with added sugar after my protein shake.
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That would be with strength training, working under the impression that you've depleted your muscle of glycogen and need the spike to restore that and transport nutrients for recovery and growth.
Keeping in mind it's being done for fat loss purposes, when doing cardio only, a large carb spike signals the body to stop releasing enzymes and hormones that encourage using bodyfat for energy. You still need carbs to avoid catabolism but you want to avoid a strong spike that will shut down the stronger fat burning processes sooner than you need to (you're kinda trying to strike a balance, there).
Personally, I normally eat close enough to my weight training workouts (within an hour before and immediately after as I live about a mile from the gym) that I no longer feel I get much of a benefit from "creating a carb spike." By eating whole sources of protein and complex carbs both before and after my workout, I don't feel I can possibly deplete myself of things my body is constantly in the process of breaking down (I do experience better leg and back workouts when I sip BCAA's throughout but don't feel BCAA's make a difference during my "easier" workouts...but BCAA's might change my perceived need for PWO supplementation a bit as well). When I spaced my meals out more, I did feel an actual NEED for post workout supplementation, though...and if I know my meals are gonna be too far apart, I prepare for that possibility by having a PWO supp available. But if you're eating frequently and surrounding your workouts with food, I think you'll be fine continuing to eat complex carbs around your workouts.
Im never sure what to eat after cardio?
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