Gatorade is Bullsh*t!!!!
What you get in a 20 oz gatorade:
Water
180 Calories
200 mg of Sodium
42g of sugar
120 mg of pottasium
What you get in an infinate amount of Water + a teaspoon of Salt + one Banana
Water
80 Calories
200 mg of Sodium
15.4g of sugar
451 mg of pottasium
Which do you think is better for you? Your body won't need to replenish the sugars FYI.
As I said already, unless you're doing athletics long term (4-5+ hours) there's no point in drinking Gatorade. Save that for the professionals.
Not only is the latter option healthier, it's about 10X cheaper!!!
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09-17-2006, 04:55 PM #1
Gatorade is Bullsh*t!!!!
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09-17-2006, 05:27 PM #2JGO
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too much sugar. I use pedialyte if I get too dehydrated. easier on the stomach.
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09-17-2006, 06:01 PM #3Registered User
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me like gatorade
16 y/o. 6'1". 154lbs.
Nov 09/all x1
Bench 165, Squat 240, Deadlift 210, Power Clean 175
Goal by May 07/all x10
Bench 210lb+, Squat 260+, Deadlift 250+, Power Clean 200(x5)
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09-17-2006, 06:08 PM #4Registered User
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It's ok PWO, but any other time, I agree with you. Even in general excercise and sports, which Gatorade is heavily advertised for, I believe there are much better alternatives out there.
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09-17-2006, 06:13 PM #5Registered User
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WOW I never knew this. The whole time I thought gatorade was basiccally a protein shake and super healthy for me.Originally Posted by Troutwine
Good thing I dont know how to read labels or use common sense. Thanks man!!
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09-17-2006, 07:01 PM #6WaterBalls
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Yeah, I used to drink gatorade as if it was water in my early years here at college... now I just drink water as if it were water... (heh) Although tonight Meijers had 2-liter of Coke on sale for 99cents... I cracked and bought two. I haven't had a Coke in I don't know how long but I love the stuff.
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09-17-2006, 07:31 PM #7Woooooooooooooooo!
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i drink about 1cup of gatorade just to mix with HP creatine esther PostWO....other than that...just regular water. Sometimes water w/ xtend.
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09-17-2006, 11:00 PM #8Beast of the East
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Care to share those alternatives?Originally Posted by BigPappaSmurf
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09-17-2006, 11:01 PM #9Mr Prawo Jazdy
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That is why there is CYTOMAX
Delicious, available in three different flavors.....low sugar, and I believe it contains some aminos too. Only problem is that only a few supermarkets(Albertsons) actually carry it.
Russell Wilson, the first QB in NFL history to throw a game-winning interception.
"So you got fired again eh?" "Yeah, they always freak out when you leave the scene of an accident."
Spiders are like offensive linemen, the best ones do their job and you never notice them.
An obvious example of New Math.
"It was a 2% tax hike, dumbass. From 3% to 5%"-NRKF84
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09-18-2006, 03:53 AM #10brb flexing
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water #1
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09-18-2006, 07:08 AM #11Enjoy The Ment
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I grabbed a Gatorade the other night after my workout on the way to work and it was quite refreshing! I know I would have been better off with a big ol jug of water (and crowbar?
) but I hadn't had a Gatorade in a long time...tasty!
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09-18-2006, 07:13 AM #12Semper Fidelis
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Cytomax is expensive though.Originally Posted by ElMariachiThat is why there is CYTOMAX Delicious, available in three different flavors.....low sugar, and I believe it contains some aminos too. Only problem is that only a few supermarkets(Albertsons) actually carry it.
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09-18-2006, 08:24 AM #13Registered User
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Yea Pedialite is the same thing as gatorade excpet no sugar in it. Its good to have during your workout and if you dont want an insulin spike. Gatorade PWO is totally fine i believe.Originally Posted by JoshGoinsThe desire to attain "perfection" is a mental poison. Perfection is a fictitious concept, there is only improvement. Therein lies the challenge, therein lies the fun.
Obsession is the word the lazy use to describe the DEDICATED
Commitment isn't the time you spend, It's the line you cross.
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09-18-2006, 08:36 AM #14Registered User
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I want to try the new powerade option water with only like 20 calories.
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09-18-2006, 08:55 AM #15no more late fees
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Man, I had to buy some Pedialyte for my daugher a few weeks ago when she was sick. I paid like $6 for four 8oz bottles!
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09-18-2006, 09:06 AM #16Mr Prawo Jazdy
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Originally Posted by Uncle Ben
Hell no
Its almost the same price as Gatorade. I get my Cytomax for $1.25 a bottle(32 ounces)
Russell Wilson, the first QB in NFL history to throw a game-winning interception.
"So you got fired again eh?" "Yeah, they always freak out when you leave the scene of an accident."
Spiders are like offensive linemen, the best ones do their job and you never notice them.
An obvious example of New Math.
"It was a 2% tax hike, dumbass. From 3% to 5%"-NRKF84
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09-18-2006, 09:11 AM #17Strong SN to post content
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No ****. I've never gotten the Gateorade obsession either. You forgot to list the ingredients, probably no high fructose corn syrup but still wtf.
At least with a bananna you get a ton of other good things with it besides just the potassium.
For salt though sea salt is supposed to be more natural and have a lot of minerals.
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09-18-2006, 09:35 AM #18Mr Prawo Jazdy
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Many people don't know that for a long time, Gatorade, both the powder and RTD versions, had trans fats in them
The Strawberry Kiwi especially, had partially hydrogenated soybean oil when it
first came out
Russell Wilson, the first QB in NFL history to throw a game-winning interception.
"So you got fired again eh?" "Yeah, they always freak out when you leave the scene of an accident."
Spiders are like offensive linemen, the best ones do their job and you never notice them.
An obvious example of New Math.
"It was a 2% tax hike, dumbass. From 3% to 5%"-NRKF84
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09-18-2006, 12:02 PM #19Registered User
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I go with powerade my self the orange is so refreshing.Originally Posted by FunkDaddyI grabbed a Gatorade the other night after my workout on the way to work and it was quite refreshing! I know I would have been better off with a big ol jug of water (and crowbar? ) but I hadn't had a Gatorade in a long time...tasty!
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09-18-2006, 12:39 PM #20Registered User
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can't be THAT bad for you. all major athletes drink gatorade when on the bench. i'm sure their trainers wouldn't give them total crap.
but i agree it is a bit much sugar.
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09-18-2006, 12:42 PM #21Registered User
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Actually Gatorade is good for you immediately before, during, and immediately after any physical activity... well, only if you like fast recoveries and energy.
A calorie is not a calorie.
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09-18-2006, 01:02 PM #22Dirty White Boy
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dilute it 50% with water, and still I only use it if I am riding/running longer than 2 hours. and buying it in power form is easier to mix and cheaper.
Post up and get to it!
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09-18-2006, 02:43 PM #23Registered User
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It amuses me to watch people drink it like it was water...in class, with dinner, basically any other time than for which it's intended.
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09-18-2006, 03:54 PM #24yes this is true...Originally Posted by Gewwy
but a banana + salt + water = 10X better, and 10X cheaper
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09-19-2006, 03:59 AM #25Enjoy The Ment
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But you can't get a banana + salt + water in flavors like MIDNIGHT ENERGY RAIN BLAST ICEBERG FREEZE!Originally Posted by Troutwineyes this is true...
but a banana + salt + water = 10X better, and 10X cheaper
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09-19-2006, 05:25 AM #26I run real far
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You forgot to mention all of that delicious artificial food coloring! Gatorade is a kiddie drink compared to some others out there.
Options? Cytomax, Exceed, Heed, Conquest, Endurox, Accelerade, PowerBar Endurance, Gu2o, and so on. All of these are more scientifically forumlated to promote endurance. Heck, sweet tea with a pinch of salt is better for you than gatorade.
Here's a link to a site that compares brands, and gives advice as to which are good for pre, during, and post workout.
http://www.trisports.com/drinks.html
Happy drinking!
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09-19-2006, 08:48 AM #27Registered User
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wow imagine that gatorade trying to make money over perfect nutrition! duh.
UF has to make their $$$ some how, what do you expect from anything store bought
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09-19-2006, 09:12 AM #28Pontifex Maximus
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Water and fat dont mix.Originally Posted by ElMariachiMany people don't know that for a long time, Gatorade, both the powder and RTD versions, had trans fats in them
(translation: you are talking BS)
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09-19-2006, 09:19 AM #29Needs a new picture
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Originally Posted by FunkDaddy
LOL what can I say I love Jagged Ice!
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09-19-2006, 09:34 AM #30Registered User
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He wasn't making it up:Originally Posted by GregT
http://www.toolbarn.com/product/gatorade/03808/
Ingredients: Sucrose, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Red 40, Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Delicious, available in three different flavors.....low sugar, and I believe it contains some aminos too. Only problem is that only a few supermarkets(Albertsons) actually carry it.
) but I hadn't had a Gatorade in a long time...tasty!
Its almost the same price as Gatorade. I get my Cytomax for $1.25 a bottle(32 ounces)
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