OK, before you ask me to search the forums, I have a quite specific question with a more detailed response desired than I could find on the search. Also I believe new research and ideas have been put forth since Alan’s sticky.
So, I’m just starting to change my lifting to first thing in the morning, I start 15mins after I wake up. I could (and will) simply experiment with pre-WO nutrition, but I would like some opinions.
At first thought, dex+whey seems like a good idea. Fast absorbing, get carbs and protein in the blood quickly to start the workout. However, I’m slightly concerned about crashing blood sugar before I finish the workout. In fact I didn’t like this too much last time I tried it. I could perhaps experiment with the quantities or add something to slow digestion.
My preferred options for slower absorbing carbs would be something like yogurt, milk and/or some fruit. However, even with the low GI, I’m going to spike insulin (with the dairy) and risk shuttling off all those carbs out of the bloodstream before I finish (or not?). Yes-I don’t want to hear about low GI=low insulin, but if you think I’ll be OK or should add something (like fruit or fat) I’d like to hear about it and why.
I like the idea of taking in milk or yogurt from the protein perspective – a bit fast digesting whey, then more slower digesting anti-catabolic casein. I’ve heard the whey and casein fractions separate during digestion so you do get the whey up front. When I lifted later, I usually had a solid whole-food meal 60-90 mins beforehand which worked well.
I’m not too keen on oats, they would take too long to prepare. Cold yam or sweet potato would be more likely candidates for low GI non-dairy carbs. I’d eat this with either whey shake or cottage cheese for casein.
I’d also take CEE and caffeine first thing. I’ve found the caffeine usually kicks in 15 mis after starting the workout.
Ideas? Suggestions? Other things I should try?
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04-12-2005, 03:27 PM #1
Early morning Pre-WO - what works for you?
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04-12-2005, 03:31 PM #2
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04-12-2005, 03:32 PM #3
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04-12-2005, 03:36 PM #4
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04-12-2005, 03:47 PM #5
Thanks.
I will try dry oats, but without blending I'm not sure how they will go down. Yes they only take a few minutes to cook, but the whole prep+cook+eating is 10 mins + makes a lot of noise. I have to wake up (without an alarm - so sometimes 10 mins is 10 mins less I have to work out) and get down to the basement without waking the wife or kids.
Anyone tried cold, pre-cooked oats? Just thought of that.
Of course by 'Workout' I mean lifting.
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04-12-2005, 03:50 PM #6
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04-12-2005, 03:54 PM #7
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04-12-2005, 04:03 PM #8Originally Posted by uhockey
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04-12-2005, 04:06 PM #9
Just grind up the oats the night before and when you wake up mix a scoop or two of whey. Mix some water and thats it. I usually have a tuna sandwich and a banana and I workout about 30-45 minutes after I wake up.
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04-12-2005, 04:07 PM #10
one scoop of whey with 4-6 oz's of water.
for carbs, many people would say oatmeal. lets be reasonable though. the guy is gonna lift in 15 minutes. i dont know about you guys, but id feel too bloated to lift if i ahd a cup of oats before lifting. heres my opinion.
ORGANIC granola. a half cup of this stuff packs 30-35g healthy carbs. thats not the only reason for granola over oats (if your gonna be working out that soon after waking). its a small portion of food. it wont make you feel bloated before lifting, like a cup of oatmeal would.
down another 6-8 oz's of water after eating the granola.
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