Very 1st log for Beauts!!

[Beauts]

Hey Wwoman,

yes, it's a whey protein shake - 190 cals & 45 grams of protein.
I usually eat dinner before my pm workout at about 6 or 6:30. I head to the gym around 8.

Should I be doing something different?

I've been posting my meals - if you have time - take a look & tell me what you think??

B

 

[Beauts]

Just had my Meal #3

the usual (yawn)

1/2 cup cottage cheese
17 almonds


B

 

[Beauts]

Crap - I'm really behind tonight!! Got home and had a bunch of things to do. Didn't eat supper until 7:30!! Last meal was at 3:15. I did pop some almonds at 6:30 though. Anyway, I'm gonna pop some CB, let my food digest a bit more then head to the gym at 9.

Meal #5
steamed rapini
lean roast beef
1/4 cup whole wheat penne with flax oil (SUPER yum!)


Have any of you tried something called Benafibre (sp?) To say I'm a little constipated is an understatement so I bought this stuff today. It's virtually tasteless. Hope it works girls, or I'm gonna blow


B

 

[scorpiogirl]

Crap - I'm really behind tonight!! Got home and had a bunch of things to do. Didn't eat supper until 7:30!! Last meal was at 3:15. I did pop some almonds at 6:30 though. Anyway, I'm gonna pop some CB, let my food digest a bit more then head to the gym at 9.

Meal #5
steamed rapini
lean roast beef
1/4 cup whole wheat penne with flax oil (SUPER yum!)


Have any of you tried something called Benafibre (sp?) To say I'm a little constipated is an understatement so I bought this stuff today. It's virtually tasteless. Hope it works girls, or I'm gonna blow


B

Never tried it, but I've seen it on tv.....hope it works for ya'!

 

[Beauts]

Good Morning!!!!

Meal #1
1/2 cup oats
1 scoop protein powder



So it happened again!! I took my CB last night before the gym, it worked like a charm and then this morning not even 10 minutes after I opened my eyes I was STARVING!! Does the CB do this to any of you the next morning? It doesn't last all day though so once I eat my breaky, I'm AOK.

No action yet today from the Benefibre (in case you wanted an update on the movement of my bowels LOL!!).

Also - I'm not one to rant but last night at the gym I got so pissed off I just have to tell you guys about it & ask if you think I'm overreacting.
So in the part of the gym where I work out, there is only a smallish area with mats for stretching, abs, etc. For the 3rd night in a row, these 3 young girls proceed to sit right there on the mats and have a little social visit (25 MINUTES!!) So here they are, taking up all of the freakin space - they are completely oblivious to the fact that people are trying to get on the mat to do stuff and they're talking about boys, what they're gonna do this weekend, you know, the usual "So he was like, GET OUT!! and I'm like I DON'T THINK SO, and SHE IS SUCH A SKANKY B'ACH". Then after 25 minutes of what is apparently supposed to be thier "warm up stretch" they finally move on. Like really, WTF!!!?? To top it off, they're all big - I'm thinking no wonder, if that's what you do at the gym all night. So on my way home, I came to a conclusion: 1. I don't think that the gym is a place to come for a social evening and 2. I'm gonna F***IN kill those broads and snap one of these nights.Geez, move your big asses out of my way.

Oh ya, did I mention I'm constipated and very grouchy?



B

 

[ck2006]

Good Morning!!!!

Meal #1
1/2 cup oats
1 scoop protein powder



So it happened again!! I took my CB last night before the gym, it worked like a charm and then this morning not even 10 minutes after I opened my eyes I was STARVING!! Does the CB do this to any of you the next morning? It doesn't last all day though so once I eat my breaky, I'm AOK.

No action yet today from the Benefibre (in case you wanted an update on the movement of my bowels LOL!!).

Also - I'm not one to rant but last night at the gym I got so pissed off I just have to tell you guys about it & ask if you think I'm overreacting.
So in the part of the gym where I work out, there is only a smallish area with mats for stretching, abs, etc. For the 3rd night in a row, these 3 young girls proceed to sit right there on the mats and have a little social visit (25 MINUTES!!) So here they are, taking up all of the freakin space - they are completely oblivious to the fact that people are trying to get on the mat to do stuff and they're talking about boys, what they're gonna do this weekend, you know, the usual "So he was like, GET OUT!! and I'm like I DON'T THINK SO, and SHE IS SUCH A SKANKY B'ACH". Then after 25 minutes of what is apparently supposed to be thier "warm up stretch" they finally move on. Like really, WTF!!!?? To top it off, they're all big - I'm thinking no wonder, if that's what you do at the gym all night. So on my way home, I came to a conclusion: 1. I don't think that the gym is a place to come for a social evening and 2. I'm gonna F***IN kill those broads and snap one of these nights.Geez, move your big asses out of my way.

Oh ya, did I mention I'm constipated and very grouchy?



B

Sorry to hear about the constipation, LOL about the gym!

 

[treilin]

So it happened again!! I took my CB last night before the gym, it worked like a charm and then this morning not even 10 minutes after I opened my eyes I was STARVING!! Does the CB do this to any of you the next morning? It doesn't last all day though so once I eat my breaky, I'm AOK.

Well I do the yonhimburn lotion, pop 1 CB and jump on the treadmill. I feel hungry afterwards but I'm o.k. while I'm on the tread. I have been doing that 4 days straight with the same effect. So I would not think the CB is doing this but maybe you are not eating enough fat/protein for your last meal to sustain your body through the night.
I see that you go to the gym at 9 p.m.? What is your fuel after the gym?? Do you have two meals or one? It could be why you are starving when you get up.

 

[Beauts]

Well I do the yonhimburn lotion, pop 1 CB and jump on the treadmill. I feel hungry afterwards but I'm o.k. while I'm on the tread. I have been doing that 4 days straight with the same effect. So I would not think the CB is doing this but maybe you are not eating enough fat/protein for your last meal to sustain your body through the night.
I see that you go to the gym at 9 p.m.? What is your fuel after the gym?? Do you have two meals or one? It could be why you are starving when you get up.

Hey Treilin,

I eat supper about 1.5 hours before I leave for the gym then as soon as I get home I have a big protein shake.
Same thing as I always did except the last 2 mornings I have been hungry (just started the CB 2 day s ago).
Should I be mixing the shake with skim milk instead of water before bed for some extra cals? My meals are posted in my log - pls feel free to make suggestions.
Thanks,


B

 

[treilin]

Hey Treilin,

I eat supper about 1.5 hours before I leave for the gym then as soon as I get home I have a big protein shake.
Same thing as I always did except the last 2 mornings I have been hungry (just started the CB 2 day s ago).
Should I be mixing the shake with skim milk instead of water before bed for some extra cals? My meals are posted in my log - pls feel free to make suggestions.
Thanks,


B

Milk will help slow the absorption rate of the protein powder. You actually need some protein and dextrose/maltodextrose mix after you work-out since that's when your muscles crave it and you have that window to fuel them up. So you need the whey by itself for faster absorption. The gatorade is considered a complex carb vs. the simple because the sugar molecule is to long to be considered a simple carb and can't be broken down as rapidly. I would drink a water/protein and gatorade or powerade at the gym before you leave. When you get home within that hour eat some meat and some fat before bed (chicken and EVO, or egg whites and almonds). That way your body has extra fuel to burn through the night and you made full use of your window of opportunity twice. The fat will be a slow burner.
Before the gym have a protein and gatorade/powerade combo also to give your muscles the extra nutrients while you are working out. Probably need to move your meal closer to gym time. I take my shake 30 minutes prior to working out. Pre-work-out shake can even be more important then post.

 

[Beauts]

Milk will help slow the absorption rate of the protein powder. You actually need some protein and dextrose/maltodextrose mix after you work-out since that's when your muscles crave it and you have that window to fuel them up. So you need the whey by itself for faster absorption. The gatorade is considered a complex carb vs. the simple because the sugar molecule is to long to be considered a simple carb and can't be broken down as rapidly. I would drink a water/protein and gatorade or powerade at the gym before you leave. When you get home within that hour eat some meat and some fat before bed (chicken and EVO, or egg whites and almonds). That way your body has extra fuel to burn through the night and you made full use of your window of opportunity twice. The fat will be a slow burner.
Before the gym have a protein and gatorade/powerade combo also to give your muscles the extra nutrients while you are working out. Probably need to move your meal closer to gym time. I take my shake 30 minutes prior to working out. Pre-work-out shake can even be more important then post.

Thanks Treilin,

I'll try the protein shake with the Gatorade & the almonds & egg whites before bed.
Thanks for the info! I always stayed away from Gatorade b/c I thought it was just sugar & water. If it's good though - I'll drink it!
Do you mix the PP right in the Gatorade??


B