I was wondering what the best meal (carb/protein/fat ratio) is after a 30 minute moderately intense (75-80% heart rate zone) cardio session? The main goal is fat loss.
So far I've heard a protein/fat combination is best, but I've also read that complex carbs like oatmeal and some protein with little fat is good? Any suggestions?
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04-27-2007, 03:37 PM #1
Best Post-cardio meal for fat loss
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04-27-2007, 03:40 PM #2
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Ive done some experimentation and found that a complex carb like oats with some protein and little fat is the best way to go for me , but im somewhat of an endurance athlete so carbs are no biggy as I burn them easily. If your cardio load is light then id lean towards higher protein..
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04-27-2007, 04:03 PM #3
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04-27-2007, 08:42 PM #6
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why give yourself carbs post cardio?
your body is looking for fuel, and if you feed it carbs, itll use those before it burns fat as fuel
thats why i always thought keto was such a genius diet..
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04-27-2007, 08:45 PM #7
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04-27-2007, 08:57 PM #9
I'm very curious about this as well.
Pre-workout, can I have a Banna? Or should I just stick to whey and water? Do you want a carbohydrate before cardio? I'm looking to maximize fat burning, not muscle.
Also, Post-workout. Do you want a carbohydrate? I thought your body just needs protien to retain muscle not carbohydrates since it's still burning fat? Is this true?
I hope many people chime in!Last edited by Foreigner; 04-27-2007 at 08:59 PM.
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04-27-2007, 09:02 PM #10
I read this from a website:
12 DO CARDIO AT THE RIGHT TIME
>> Cardio exerts two benefits: it burns calories and affects hormone levels in the body. Specifically, cardio helps raise levels of norepinephrine. Yet when you do cardio makes a big difference in how your body handles the hormonal changes. Cardio on an empty stomach allows norepinephrine to readily target fat cells, which triggers maximal fat-burning. On the flip side, if you eat before doing cardio, and particularly if you eat carbs, the fat-blocking hormone insulin rises, making your body less effective at burning fat.
Do This: To ensure that your body is in optimal fat-burning mode, do 30-60 minutes of cardio first thing in the morning before breakfast 4-6 days per week. Feel free, however, to drink your morning coffee (without cream or sugar) and take 6-10 grams of mixed amino acids or a small amount of whey protein powder mixed in water beforehand. The caffeine will help you burn more fat, as will the amino acids (whether from a supplement or whey protein), as research from Kanazawa University in Japan has found. The aminos will also help prevent muscle breakdown during cardio. M&Feating out? a nutritional guide to popular restaurants and fast food!
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=2920231
the best ways to prepare your oatmeal
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=108636081
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04-27-2007, 09:13 PM #11
Keto does work - but if you want to retain muscle you need to feed yourself some complex carbs and protein even after just a cardio workout. Even during cardio, especially hiit, you are tearing muscle. Also, as I understand the carbs help the protein transport into the muscles. I could be wrong. It also sets up/revs your metabolism for the rest of the day.
After this initial carb hit I would lay off the carbs for the rest of the day though - but not too much. Just eat vegies instead of grains etc. If you're wanting to shed weight.
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04-28-2007, 07:59 PM #12
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04-29-2007, 05:49 PM #13
Thanks to everyone who responded. I figured the oats and whey was the best way to go. It also tastes the best. ha.
I know it sounds stupid, but I heard eating fruit while trying to lose fat isn't the best option, so I decided to cut out fruit for now. I used to eat half a can of tuna with an apple after cardio. Any input on eating fruit while losing fat?
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04-29-2007, 05:53 PM #14
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07-07-2007, 07:40 AM #15
Magda,
May i ask, what does your daily menu look like now?------------------------
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