Re: Re: Question: Post Workout Meal

[Guest guest]

Have you noticed any difference since you have implemented this into your

regimen?

>

>

> I had this same question and just read a really good article from

> Hussman's website. Here's the link

> http://www.hussmanfitness.org/html/TFPostProtein.html

>

> Here's a little of what he says on it:

> Remember, high-intensity exercise is a form of stress, and stress

> raises the level of a hormone called cortisol which triggers muscle

> breakdown. Even about 40 calories of whey protein (or 1-2 grams of

> free-form leucine) is evidently enough to trigger new protein

> synthesis. This is useful after both weight training and cardio

> workouts. After weight workouts, you might also combine that protein

> intake with a few grams of carbohydrate (even the amount in a serving

> of Betagen or an ounce of apple juice). This can shut down cortisol

> without significantly impairing your fat-loss progress. If you're

> after fat loss too, you should still wait about 45 minutes before

> having a more complete meal. But the research is increasingly clear

> that a little bit of protein-rich nutrition - less than 100 calories -

> can be very effective after workouts.

>

> Hope that helps. It helped me!

>

>

> >

> > What regime do all of you follow for cardio and weight training

> days?

> > My plans are to drink a protein shake with fruit immediately after

> > weight training, and eat a regular meal of oatmeal and egg whites

> an

> > hour after cardio days? Is this good or bad?

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

BTW--I just started doing this; not enough time to see if it works; in any case,

I was searching around for a source for leucine when I found that one of the

best foods for it is good old cottage cheese. I just bring a little to the gym

and eat a small amount.

Best Regards,

beth

Re: Re: Question: Post Workout Meal

Have you noticed any difference since you have implemented this into your

regimen?

On 1/31/07, megansutton2000 <sutton@ hotmail.com> wrote:

>

>

> I had this same question and just read a really good article from

> Hussman's website. Here's the link

> http://www.hussmanf itness.org/ html/TFPostProte in.html

>

> Here's a little of what he says on it:

> Remember, high-intensity exercise is a form of stress, and stress

> raises the level of a hormone called cortisol which triggers muscle

> breakdown. Even about 40 calories of whey protein (or 1-2 grams of

> free-form leucine) is evidently enough to trigger new protein

> synthesis. This is useful after both weight training and cardio

> workouts. After weight workouts, you might also combine that protein

> intake with a few grams of carbohydrate (even the amount in a serving

> of Betagen or an ounce of apple juice). This can shut down cortisol

> without significantly impairing your fat-loss progress. If you're

> after fat loss too, you should still wait about 45 minutes before

> having a more complete meal. But the research is increasingly clear

> that a little bit of protein-rich nutrition - less than 100 calories -

> can be very effective after workouts.

>

> Hope that helps. It helped me!

>

>

> >

> > What regime do all of you follow for cardio and weight training

> days?

> > My plans are to drink a protein shake with fruit immediately after

> > weight training, and eat a regular meal of oatmeal and egg whites

> an

> > hour after cardio days? Is this good or bad?

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'd love to hear back in a few weeks from those doing this to see how much

of a difference it makes. I think its important not to get bogged down in

the minutia sometimes, you know?

I just mean it gets to a point where it can be overwhelming, especially for

those new to fitness and nutrition, when in reality if your eating small,

balanced meals often, and lifting heavy things, you're doing good (in the

beginning I mean). Fine tuning comes after you've got the basics down

and/or results slow down.

Stefanie

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>

> I just started this week doing Whey protein immediately after my

> workouts, so no I haven't seen any difference yet. But from the

> studies that have been done, it sure looks like it should work!

>

>

> > > >

> > > > What regime do all of you follow for cardio and weight training

> > > days?

> > > > My plans are to drink a protein shake with fruit immediately

> after

> > > > weight training, and eat a regular meal of oatmeal and egg

> whites

> > > an

> > > > hour after cardio days? Is this good or bad?

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

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