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DenAsh50 · 05-14-2007, 08:48 PM

I was just wondering, whats a good carb. supp. to add to my post workout protein shake? Like which brand do you all recomend?

tadolfi · 05-14-2007, 09:47 PM

I wouldn't supplement carbs at all if you are trying to put on lean mass...dextrose is the only thing that I would ingest after workouts to spike the uptake of your post workout protein.

Get yourself in to complex carbs and maybe more fiber if you are not at 25 grams a day or more.
Veggies are key and a potato here and there wouldn't be bad.
Oatmeal - plain
Brown rice works too.

And keep carbs under control as far as not taking in a lot before bed - unless you are working out at night.

DenAsh50 · 05-14-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tadolfi

I wouldn't supplement carbs at all if you are trying to put on lean mass...dextrose is the only thing that I would ingest after workouts to spike the uptake of your post workout protein.

Get yourself in to complex carbs and maybe more fiber if you are not at 25 grams a day or more.
Veggies are key and a potato here and there wouldn't be bad.
Oatmeal - plain
Brown rice works too.

And keep carbs under control as far as not taking in a lot before bed - unless you are working out at night.

I try to get as much fiber as possible but I have trouble in combining it with my high protein fast meals during the day so I normally try to get a can of something green at dinner. But thanks for the info on carbs, I under the impression that you needed carbs post workout to build muscle.

tadolfi · 05-14-2007, 10:08 PM

Yes you do need them post workout and I recommend making it double your protein - So if you have 30 grams protein, do 60 grams carbs.
But I believe that real food has far more benefit to your body than something manufactured when it comes to carbs.

The reason there are so many people doing protein supplements (and this is just my opinion) is that you would be taking in so many calories of proteins and carbs that you wouldn't be able to keep cutting properly if you did both from foods all the time.

Damien · 05-15-2007, 01:23 AM

Dextrose counts as cards too

Yep, you need to take simple carbs after your workouts regardless of whether you're cutting or not. I take 50g of dextrose after workouts only.

DenAsh50 · 05-15-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Damien

Dextrose counts as cards too

Yep, you need to take simple carbs after your workouts regardless of whether you're cutting or not. I take 50g of dextrose after workouts only.

Okay, so do you take a supplement for those simple carbs? Or do you eat something with some sugars?

Doug · 05-15-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DenAsh50

Okay, so do you take a supplement for those simple carbs? Or do you eat something with some sugars?

Dextrose (aks glucose) is available on line from supplement companies or you should be able to buy from pharmacy's (diabetics use it) it comes in powdered form....

DenAsh50 · 05-15-2007, 02:17 PM

okay thank you

Shaun · 05-15-2007, 07:25 PM

Thought id add to this as i also have a question on carb supps, i've got a bit of a problem, just started a bar job and it means working from about 5.30 - 12.30 ish without a break, so obviously im gonna need to sort somthing out here in terms of a quick shake, ive got my protein shake but neva needed a carb supp before. So can i buy carbs to add to the protein shake, im thinking this would be cheaper, or would you recommend buying a weight gainer? i've had a quick look and i can only really find weight gainers, those of you that take carb supps for meal replacements.. what do you use??

Thanks for any help guys!

AjRMS8600 · 05-15-2007, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun

Thought id add to this as i also have a question on carb supps, i've got a bit of a problem, just started a bar job and it means working from about 5.30 - 12.30 ish without a break, so obviously im gonna need to sort somthing out here in terms of a quick shake, ive got my protein shake but neva needed a carb supp before. So can i buy carbs to add to the protein shake, im thinking this would be cheaper, or would you recommend buying a weight gainer? i've had a quick look and i can only really find weight gainers, those of you that take carb supps for meal replacements.. what do you use??

Thanks for any help guys!

There's a product called "NOW Carbo Gain" which is 50g of complex carbs per 1/2 cup. It cost 14.99 for 7lbs. They also have "NOW Dextrose" for simple carbs and it's about $22 for 15lbs. Maybe you could look those up where you get your supplements

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tadolfi Watchin what yer doin! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Always Close to a Gym Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Other Photos: tadolfi's Gallery Posts: 4,908 Rep Power: 983	I wouldn't supplement carbs at all if you are trying to put on lean mass...dextrose is the only thing that I would ingest after workouts to spike the uptake of your post workout protein. Get yourself in to complex carbs and maybe more fiber if you are not at 25 grams a day or more. Veggies are key and a potato here and there wouldn't be bad. Oatmeal - plain Brown rice works too. And keep carbs under control as far as not taking in a lot before bed - unless you are working out at night. __________________ Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail What's your plan? Yes, I am a Moderator

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tadolfi Watchin what yer doin! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Always Close to a Gym Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Other Photos: tadolfi's Gallery Posts: 4,908 Rep Power: 983	Yes you do need them post workout and I recommend making it double your protein - So if you have 30 grams protein, do 60 grams carbs. But I believe that real food has far more benefit to your body than something manufactured when it comes to carbs. The reason there are so many people doing protein supplements (and this is just my opinion) is that you would be taking in so many calories of proteins and carbs that you wouldn't be able to keep cutting properly if you did both from foods all the time. __________________ Failure to Plan is Planning to Fail What's your plan? Yes, I am a Moderator

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Damien Muscle & Strength Boss Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: M&S HQ Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Damien's Gallery Posts: 9,471 Rep Power: 201	Dextrose counts as cards too Yep, you need to take simple carbs after your workouts regardless of whether you're cutting or not. I take 50g of dextrose after workouts only. __________________ Muscle & Strength Store - Over 5,000 Products Now Available! $5.99 max shipping (free $99+). Up to 70% off retail. Best customer service. NEW: Muscle & Deals on Twitter Get Involved With M&S: Store Blog \| YouTube \| Facebook \| Twitter \| MySpace Training & Nutrition: Goal: Drop 5lbs of fat Calories: 2,700 per day spread over 6 meals Training: 4 day split/SS cardio post workout Supplements: Protein: Muscle & Strength IsoFUEL (of course!) Pre-workout: Universal Animal Rage Intra-workout: Atomic 7/BCAA XP Muilti: NOW Foods Adam Creatine: Dymatize EFAs: NOW Foods Omega 3-6-9 Liquid

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DenAsh50 Regular Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton, KY Gender: Male Training Exp: 5-10 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: DenAsh50's Gallery Posts: 444 Rep Power: 9	okay thank you __________________ Old Weight: 250 lbs (a lot muscle but a lot of fat too--football training) Lowest Weight (diet weight): 161 lbs Current Weight: 185 lbs Goal Weight: ~200 lbs Current BF%: ~10.5%

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Shaun - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK, London Gender: Male Training Exp: 4-5 Years Current Goal: Build Muscle Photos: Shaun's Gallery Posts: 4,394 Rep Power: 139	Thought id add to this as i also have a question on carb supps, i've got a bit of a problem, just started a bar job and it means working from about 5.30 - 12.30 ish without a break, so obviously im gonna need to sort somthing out here in terms of a quick shake, ive got my protein shake but neva needed a carb supp before. So can i buy carbs to add to the protein shake, im thinking this would be cheaper, or would you recommend buying a weight gainer? i've had a quick look and i can only really find weight gainers, those of you that take carb supps for meal replacements.. what do you use?? Thanks for any help guys! __________________ - - Join the Forum for FREE View my Articles & Workouts View my Workout Log "You get out what you put in"

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