Something sweet PWO?

[CaponeCEO]

A friend of mine recommended that immediately after working out I should try eating something sweet, like a candy bar, in order to get your insulin levels spiked PWO. It seems like it would make sense right before your PWO shake. Does anyone do this routinely or have any thoughts on its potential effectiveness?

[thetinyguy]

I have 2 scoops of Orange Cell-Tech it has 75g dextrose (sugar) but also has BCAA's, Glutamine, Creatine, Arganine and a lot of other things. Tastes AWESOME a lot of people complain about it's cost but honestly I've taken it for almost a straight year. It makes a TON of sense to have something sugary PWO because besides the insulin levels you're in a somewhat depleted state (based on intensity and duration of your workouts) If i don't have something PWO i literally will just fall asleep when i get home haha. I take 2-3 scoops protein in water as soon as i get home as well after i have my PWO drink. If i eventually get the coin i want to try having AI's RecoverPRO while i'm training since my sessions are relatively long (Around 2 hours). Hope this helps!

**BTW**

You don't have to buy something you can honestly just bring some kool-aid (if you wanted) and stir in some creatine if your on a budget. If you use a candy bar that'll still work if you really really want one. Hell I've even heard of a guy having a bottle of coke PWO haha.

[CaponeCEO]

I have 2 scoops of Orange Cell-Tech it has 75g dextrose (sugar) but also has BCAA's, Glutamine, Creatine, Arganine and a lot of other things. Tastes AWESOME a lot of people complain about it's cost but honestly I've taken it for almost a straight year. It makes a TON of sense to have something sugary PWO because besides the insulin levels you're in a somewhat depleted state (based on intensity and duration of your workouts) If i don't have something PWO i literally will just fall asleep when i get home haha. I take 2-3 scoops protein in water as soon as i get home as well after i have my PWO drink. If i eventually get the coin i want to try having AI's RecoverPRO while i'm training since my sessions are relatively long (Around 2 hours). Hope this helps!

It does make sense to replenish your glucose levels PWO as well. I was thinking about trying this theory out and seeing if I feel any difference. Currently PWO I will either have a whey shake, or protein packed whole foods. I know the whole foods take longer to digest, but I am trying a more whole food protein based diet as opposed to powders. I might throw a snickers bar in immediately after workout as I drive home and once I get there do my normal routine.

The benefits of spiking insulin levels are increased GH production, and replenishment of the cells, if I am not mistaken correct?

[MM11]

Actually my brother would eat gummy bears/worms on the way home then have his shake. He even did this on cuts and got really lean. He swore by it and it seemed to work well. It also helps keep you from going crazy while dieting hard. It's a nice little break.

[thetinyguy]

It does make sense to replenish your glucose levels PWO as well. I was thinking about trying this theory out and seeing if I feel any difference. Currently PWO I will either have a whey shake, or protein packed whole foods. I know the whole foods take longer to digest, but I am trying a more whole food protein based diet as opposed to powders. I might throw a snickers bar in immediately after workout as I drive home and once I get there do my normal routine.

The benefits of spiking insulin levels are increased GH production, and replenishment of the cells, if I am not mistaken correct?

I believe so too, this thread has a study verifying it
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/di...wo-619916.html

[808rebel]

I believe so too, this thread has a study verifying it
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/di...wo-619916.html

just read that. interesting. makes sense. what would you opinions be for someone on a low-carb diet to do something like this pwo?

[purebred]

if someone wanted something sweet PWO, why not just throw in some dextrose to a PWO shake? For extra calories you could use whole milk to mix it all up with, too. I'm sure there's enough sugar in a shake made with whole milk, a sweet flavored protein powder (e.g. vanilla, strawberry, banana) and an 35-50g of dextrose.

[MM11]

Purebred I see your point and that would be just fine. By why not take advantage of the situation and have a little candy or something. I rarely eat any candy pop ect. But if I do it's post work out. I have a clear conscience if nothing else. If it helps build a little extra muscle awesome.

[Steelwolf]

I use rilose

[thetinyguy]

just read that. interesting. makes sense. what would you opinions be for someone on a low-carb diet to do something like this pwo?

I've read that if your on a restricted carb diet, That a majority of the carbs your eating should be eaten PWO. Makes sense to me because i would either need carbs after a workout or a nap

[purebred]

Purebred I see your point and that would be just fine. By why not take advantage of the situation and have a little candy or something. I rarely eat any candy pop ect. But if I do it's post work out. I have a clear conscience if nothing else. If it helps build a little extra muscle awesome.

Sure, if you're approaching it as an opportunity to take advantage of and consume cheat foods then sure but don't most diets suggest you have a cheat day anyway? Eat clean all week and one day out of the weekend eat whatever you want. If you're training hard and consistently hitting PRs, (not to mention squatting 3x a week helps as well) your body will compensate.

Not to mention all the chemically enhanced processed nonsense contained in those candy bars. You're 6 feet and 200+ lbs with a seemingly low BF%. Cheating one day out of the weekend is not going to massacre all the gains you've made up until now. That's not the way the body works.

[808rebel]

I've read that if your on a restricted carb diet, That a majority of the carbs your eating should be eaten PWO. Makes sense to me because i would either need carbs after a workout or a nap

makes sense to me too. im sometimes hesistant to take in carbs post-wo because sometimes my workouts are late, making dinner late, and i try not to take in carbs at night. but im not going to be so hesitant, especially if i had a goo workout.

[CaponeCEO]

Sure, if you're approaching it as an opportunity to take advantage of and consume cheat foods then sure but don't most diets suggest you have a cheat day anyway? Eat clean all week and one day out of the weekend eat whatever you want. If you're training hard and consistently hitting PRs, (not to mention squatting 3x a week helps as well) your body will compensate.

Not to mention all the chemically enhanced processed nonsense contained in those candy bars. You're 6 feet and 200+ lbs with a seemingly low BF%. Cheating one day out of the weekend is not going to massacre all the gains you've made up until now. That's not the way the body works.

Cheat days are only going to help you. The question is not about cheating on your diet by eating something sweet PWO. It's more about the potential benefits of the high glucose consumption right after your work out to spike your insulin levels.

[SweetLou321]

It depends on workout length and how many workouts per day. But you can refill glycogen in 24 hrs.

[R1balla]

i like chocolate milk and a bagel. 30 min later solid food. an hour later a shake.

[RoadBlocK]

i like chocolate milk and a bagel. 30 min later solid food. an hour later a shake.

I'll second the chocolate milk:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/152240.php

http://esciencenews.com/articles/200...soccer.players

[808rebel]

Just to clarify: something sweet immediately after working out will spike ur insulin levels. Causing better delivery (to the muscles and not to fat) of the foods taken in after that? Is that the theory here or am I totally not getting it?

[Steelwolf]

Just to clarify: something sweet immediately after working out will spike ur insulin levels. Causing better delivery (to the muscles and not to fat) of the foods taken in after that? Is that the theory here or am I totally not getting it?

yes

[purebred]

I'll second the chocolate milk:

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/152240.php

http://esciencenews.com/articles/200...soccer.players

When I'm out of protein powder/don't feel like buying more I just go with a liter of whole milk. Chocolate milk should do the trick as well.

[808rebel]

yes

so basically sugar is the target, any guidelines as to how much? im not that into sweets, so i dont really have any candies in mind that i'd like to use. im thinking a lolli pop, or sumthin? do u have any reccomendations?