I had to go back and look at for my post to find out that seven months ago I posted a question about post workout nutrition. At that time I was about three months into working out and was searching everywhere for information on nutrition. I'm coming up on one year since my journey began, and with the accountability threads, I thought I would share some of what I learned. I will also share what supplements I take as well. I know some of you don't believe in workout supplements, and that's fine. I feel like whatever an individual feels helps them make progress then it is a personal decision.
I'm just going to provide links to articles I feel give the best breakdown of the how when and where we should eat. I hope that some of you have input as well, but if we are going to hit the gym and spend our precious time and hard earned money we should at least have a general understanding of the following.
Macronutrients: Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates. We need to understand the different types, how much of each we need, and when to eat them. Attached is some info on Macros and a calculator to help you determine your daily needs.
Glycemic index, which falls under the category of carbs, are important to understand no matter which diet you are trying. Myself, I try to eat only low G carbs with the exception of immediately following a workout. The attached article will explain more.
Post workout nutrition to me is the most important. When I got my post workout nutrition right, I saw greater progress with decrease soreness and increased recovery time.
Support you Testosterone Naturally. There has been a lot of talk on test here lately and all of us hitting the gym and eating right are doing the right things. Rest is also very important, as well as correct supplementation.
I have three Whey protein shakes a day. First one soon after brushing my teeth in the morning. Second, immediately following my workout. I workout and 1pm. In this one I also add Creatine and two tablespoons of honey. Third one, for my afternoon snack. It gets hard to have all the food and meals prepped that you need but I still eat or drink a shake five times a day. Six when I can. Whatever time of day you workout, the timing of the post workout shake is very important.
I drink C4 from GNC for pre workout energy and I add BCCA's to my during workout water.
I have a diet and workout plans if anyone is interested just PM me.
Hope some of you find this info helpful, and I hope some of you who know way more than me will find this thread and add to it.
I'm just going to provide links to articles I feel give the best breakdown of the how when and where we should eat. I hope that some of you have input as well, but if we are going to hit the gym and spend our precious time and hard earned money we should at least have a general understanding of the following.
Macronutrients: Protein, Fats, and Carbohydrates. We need to understand the different types, how much of each we need, and when to eat them. Attached is some info on Macros and a calculator to help you determine your daily needs.
Glycemic index, which falls under the category of carbs, are important to understand no matter which diet you are trying. Myself, I try to eat only low G carbs with the exception of immediately following a workout. The attached article will explain more.
Post workout nutrition to me is the most important. When I got my post workout nutrition right, I saw greater progress with decrease soreness and increased recovery time.
Support you Testosterone Naturally. There has been a lot of talk on test here lately and all of us hitting the gym and eating right are doing the right things. Rest is also very important, as well as correct supplementation.
I have three Whey protein shakes a day. First one soon after brushing my teeth in the morning. Second, immediately following my workout. I workout and 1pm. In this one I also add Creatine and two tablespoons of honey. Third one, for my afternoon snack. It gets hard to have all the food and meals prepped that you need but I still eat or drink a shake five times a day. Six when I can. Whatever time of day you workout, the timing of the post workout shake is very important.
I drink C4 from GNC for pre workout energy and I add BCCA's to my during workout water.
I have a diet and workout plans if anyone is interested just PM me.
Hope some of you find this info helpful, and I hope some of you who know way more than me will find this thread and add to it.
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