Lifting and food

[mrzap]

Will eating high gi before your workout lessen the insulin spike that you get when eating high gi after your workout or does it not matter?

Or am I better off eating something low gi or like a banana and peanut butter right before the gym and then after having my pwo shake?

 

[anthrax]

Will eating high gi before your workout lessen the insulin spike that you get when eating high gi after your workout or does it not matter?

IMHO it does not matter

Or am I better off eating something low gi or like a banana and peanut butter right before the gym and then after having my pwo shake?

I would take low GI foods 2 hours before your workout (not right before)

 

[Brett44444444]

If this helps, I've been getting good results by drinking some mid-high gi juice along with a little whey about 20-30 mins before working out in addition to sucking down a pw shake w/dextrose and maltodextrin. I've read that it helps prevent catabolism while working out and gives your muscles fuel for an intense workout. I obviously just wouldnt eat/drink too much (to avoid feeling queasy/vomiting)

 

[mrzap]

I felt good today on, 1 carton of egg beaters straight up, 1 banana, and two spoons of all nutty peanut butter.

After the workout i had my usual dextrose and whey shake