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trist06 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 9) |
posted August 14, 2000 08:27 PM
  
Okay, I did a search on the question I'm about to ask but I had problems on finding exactly what I'd like to know. What foods either protein/carbs (and also ratio wise)should I eat after lifting and after cardio? I am an 18 year old female trying to lose about 10-15 pounds. I alternate days with cardio and lifting in the morning on an empty stomach. Any advice would help. Thanks. Trist IP: Logged |
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bikinimom Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 494) |
posted August 14, 2000 09:09 PM
Did I read correctly - you LIFT on an empty stomach? Doing the cardio first thing in the AM B4 your first meal is one thing - but lifting on empty stomach - THAT IS A NO NO! IP: Logged |
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skydancer Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 680) |
posted August 14, 2000 10:51 PM
I work out at 5am and this is what has been working for me. I will have protein drink (25g or 1 scoop w/water) before I walk out the door with a tsp of flax oil...then immediately after lifting I'll have a small bowl (about 3/4c) of a high fiber cold cereal (I love Kashi Good Friends or Go Lean) with a bit of pro powder (about 12g or 1/2 a scoop) and a 1/2 c skim milk. Your muscles are depleted after lifting and need help to replenish the glycogen stores. I've noticed better endurance during lifting and recently the stiffness I was experience in my legs has disappeared. I attribute some of this to eating pre/post workout. I had never done that before. Experiment and see how it feels. (And yes I pack the post meal to the gym) ------------------ IP: Logged |
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trist06 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 9) |
posted August 15, 2000 11:53 AM
Thanks skydancer and bikinimom for oyur replies. I am going to train in the evenings now, seeing it is more convienient for me and also because I should eat before and in the morning I don't have a lot of time to do much of anything before heading to the gym. Trist IP: Logged |
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MrMuscle Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 1753) |
posted August 15, 2000 05:28 PM
Remember to eat STRAIGHT after your workout..meaning in the locker room...i always have 80-100g oatbran + 2 scoops Protein Powder and 1/3l milk.. ------------------ "...damn you for not giving my TEST" - Metallica "After this show i'll be fat and happy again.....If i make it to the show...." - Lee Priest "Lets put some weight on the bar.." - Shawn Ray "IT DOESN'T MATTER" - The Rock IP: Logged |
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