should carbs be taken along with your whey protein after a workout

[stingray72]

I ask this question because i think it would be good for some to know the answer. And i might learn more also. So lets hear some answers.

[Prodigy94]

I ask this question because i think it would be good for some to know the answer. And i might learn more also. So lets hear some answers.

it doesn't matter.. carbs preworkout are good for energy though. I like a kitkat and some frutopia.. preworkout I usually have a scoop of whey and a banana because I like it that way, not because it poses a benefit necessarily.. an hour or 30-45mins after that I usually have 300-400g of chicken breast and toast

[dc2012]

Yes! Although the exact amount of carbs needed after a workout will vary depending on your source of information, it is definitely a good thing. Try blending the protein with milk, and eat a piece of fruit too! Don't worry, the carbs won't make you fat!

[Prodigy94]

Yes! Although the exact amount of carbs needed after a workout will vary depending on your source of information, it is definitely a good thing. Try blending the protein with milk, and eat a piece of fruit too! Don't worry, the carbs won't make you fat!

stfu

[dc2012]

stfu

HAHA...don't tell me your are one of those people who refuses to eat after 6pm!

[Prodigy94]

HAHA...don't tell me your are one of those people who refuses to eat after 6pm!

I do IF/LEANGAINS so I don't eat past ~5:30.. it has nothing to do with carbs though, it's the way I prefer my food.

I said "stfu" because in all honesty, it doesnt matter when he eats his carbs, or with what.

[amcharanek]

HAHA...don't tell me your are one of those people who refuses to eat after 6pm!

You're . . . kidding, right?

Saying something like add some milk bro, it won't make you fat! Is retarded . . . calories in, calories out; doesn't matter what time.

And btw, he said stfu b/c of how ignorant your post was.

[dc2012]

well i won't disrespect personal preferences then...and in regards to "stfu"....he specifically asked about eating carbs "after a workout" and "with whey protein". So in that sense it does matter, all I did was provide a good example! Overall it doesn't matter, as long as it fits into his macros.

[stingray72]

i found this.... http://www.muscleandbodymag.com/arti...ArticleID=5550

After Workout Carbs
Expert trainer and champion bodybuilder Dave Hawk answers your questions on training and nutrition. Listen to him.
By Dave Hawk

Q: I’m trying to build muscle, so I’ve been drinking a whey protein shake right after I work out. Should I be taking something else?

A: Yes: carbs. In fact, your postworkout carbohydrate consumption could be the most important of the day. Studies suggest that consuming carbs along with your protein after an intense workout will increase your muscle recovery response by 38% compared to protein alone!

How much you ingest depends on your body composition, genetics and exercise intensity. The average amount of carbs that strength and weight-training athletes consume is 0.2–0.4 g of “good” carbs per pound of body weight. Good carbs come in the form of low-DE (dextrose equivalent) carbs, waxy maize or maltodextrin. These high-performance carbs spike insulin levels, which switch your metabolism into a muscle-building state.

These types of carbs help by slowing osmolality. Osmolality plays a large role in the speed at which the carbohydrate source is absorbed. While some simple-sugar mixtures can have a low osmolality, research shows that no matter how much you consume, approximately only 20 g of some simple sugars can be absorbed in an hour, making them extremely inadequate for postworkout.

Another reason for consuming quality carbs after training is that the increased insulin suppresses cortisol production. Cortisol is a negative hormone that the body produces when in stress. Excessive amounts of this hormone can push your metabolism into a catabolic or muscle-wasting state. Elevated cortisol not only tears down muscle tissue, but it also decreases testosterone levels.

While whey protein is an excellent postworkout choice, don’t overlook soy protein isolate. It’s simply one of the best postworkout proteins for athletes. In studies, soy protein has demonstrated that it supports lean muscle gains and recovery comparable to whey protein. Soy protein is unique in that it also contains phosphatidylserine (PS). PS has been shown to significantly reduce cortisol and help speed up recovery; prevent muscle soreness; improve well-being; and may possess ergogenic properties in athletes involved in cycling, endurance running and heavy weight training. By using soy protein or a blend of soy, whey and casein along with good carbs, you’re not only greatly improving your recovery time, but also preventing a catabolic onset of muscle wasting.

It’s also smart to add 5–10 g of glutamine, as well as Aminogen and Carbogen (two unique digestive enzymes) into your shake to increase protein and carbohydrate uptake. Carbogen is a patented proprietary enzyme system that has been clinically shown to enhance the conversion of carbohydrates into usable energy by the body. Studies show improvements in blood glucose (23% increase), time to exhaustion (43% increase) and blood acid levels (275% decrease) just 30 minutes into an intense workout.

[ilovegreg05]

You're . . . kidding, right?


And btw, he said stfu b/c of how ignorant your post was.

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[dc2012]

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well if it came off as ignorant i apologize, it was not intended to be that way! I just realize that there are people that have legitimate fear of carbs and/or eating late (not saying stingray is necessarily one of those people), but I thought maybe it was a good idea to cover all bases. I included milk as a good example because it tends to make the protein more enjoyable in taste and is a great source of casein protein too, not to mention a little carbs.

Now, if we are all past this, lets get back to helping stinray out!

[Prodigy94]

STINGRAY, the ANSWER IS: IT'S UP TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[stingray72]

Oh I have no fear of carbs i embrace them because I know they are important.

[bl1tzkr13g]

As most have said after sorting through the rabble... Its up to you and what your specific goals are. I usually go to the gym an hour before dinner, come back, have one scoop of protein with water to get it into my system, and then head for a decent meal with carbs (this during a non-cut phase). During a cut phase, I'll follow macros to a T, and that usually means consuming my carbs earlier in the day to use as fuel for the gym and the rest of the work throughout the day. So none really after.

My $0.02