Something to eat before gym
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"Scientia vis est" or "knowledge is strength". This is a good article on pre/post workout nutrition.
While I agree with the article that eating a complex carb is essential before working out, I'm surprised it ignored the importance of protein. As ~LV~ suggested, whey protein is one good option pre-workout. Here is a very good article on the importance of protein both before and after working out.
It's all in the timing: eating protein at the optimal times enhances the effects of strength training | American Fitness | Find Articles at BNET
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Early food makes me want to vomit so I prefer chocolate milk. Even whey doesnt sit well. Chocolate milk works for me.
I was in a hurry and just googled quickly for an article . is more like it. Low GI carbs provide a provide a steady stream of energy to the body, you don't want to be tired and weak from the insulin spike and then crash from high GI carbs. Protein is (or should be) present in every meal.
That's an excellent one, spells it out very well.
Ooh, thanks guys.
Now, that chocolate milk thing sits well with me, hehe!
Only problem with egg is that I was allergic to it at a young age :/ I don't know if this is medically correct, but, the allergy sort of died off, now I just don't like eating egg. I'll have to get used to it I suppose.
Now, that chocolate milk thing sits well with me, hehe!
Only problem with egg is that I was allergic to it at a young age :/ I don't know if this is medically correct, but, the allergy sort of died off, now I just don't like eating egg. I'll have to get used to it I suppose.
Yum, Cliff Builder bars are my favorite protein bar, tastes great, pretty good ingredients, no artificial flavors or colors, 20g of protein, and available on-and-off at Costco at a very reasonable price. I always have one in my gym bag and some at the office for when I need a quick snack.
They are great. No after taste either. Actually sort of tastes like desert. I can pick them up at Publix (Florida Grocery Chain) or Walmart for around $1.50. How much do you get them for at Costco? Used to like the vanilla almond the most, but now favor the mint.