Low carb post workout question

[overhead]

I have been following a low carb diet (under 20 a day with a once a week refeed) for a couple of weeks now. It is not my first low carb diet, but it is my first with the refeed. I have about 6 pounds to go before I start a new phase, my goal during this phase will be to maintain my weight at around 180, but hopefully increase my strength. I want to "cycle" phases every once in a while so I do not get into a rut. During the strength phase I will up my calories by 500 a week until my weight stabilizes, then keep it at that level for two months. I am also considering adding 30-40 grams of carbs post workout which will bring my carb total to around 50-60 daily. On non-workout days the carb level will stay below 30. I realize some disagree with this approach, but I want to give it a try and see how it works. I have been eating lots of lettuce and spinach, and I plan on continuing that, but I am not sure what type of carbs to add post workout. Right now I am thinking about adding blueberrys and maybe some oatmeal to the post workout shake. Some type of powder carb additive has also been a thought, but I like the idea of eating the berry's to get some fruit once in a while. Any thoughts?

 

[krayzfresh]

Dextrose is always good for post workout shakes if you can fight off cravings. Its good to have simple carbs like fruit straight after you workout, usually it will go straight to replenishing your muscles and it is really kind of a must to have after a workout or you will hinder gains. So yeah look into dextrose.

 

[Fat_Sumo]

Dextrose is always good for post workout shakes if you can fight off cravings. Its good to have simple carbs like fruit straight after you workout, usually it will go straight to replenishing your muscles and it is really kind of a must to have after a workout or you will hinder gains. So yeah look into dextrose.

Dextrose is a very good option but I would never use any fruit in my post workout shake.

 

[Babyfaced Assassin]

nope fruit = fructose, fructose = liver glycogen replenishment, liver glycogen full = lipogenesis (carb -> fat conversion)