[insane lifter]

I have read that you should consume a sports drink of some sort post work out. Should you still do this if you are on a cutter.

[SMOKEPALADIN]

I prefer oats versus a sports drink post w/o good for a cutter or bulk.

[ManInTheBox]

I've seen/had the best results from using vitargo. You should use it no matter what.

[Rodja]

Lots of people use low GI carbs (usually oats) after a WO, but WMS/vitargo are getting a very strong following as of late.

[SMOKEPALADIN]

I was looking at Virtago and the cost$$ seems high 45$ for 25 servings and the NP Kwick Karb which looks to be the same thing is only about 20$ for 25 servings. Is virtago that much better than the Kwick karb version?

[smalls556]

i like to down around 40g dextrose immediatley, or a little less if im cutting then 15 min later i do 2 cups water, 2 scoops ON whey, and 2 cups oatmeal in a blender works awesome.

[thesinner]

Originally Posted by insane lifter

I have read that you should consume a sports drink of some sort post work out. Should you still do this if you are on a cutter.

What kinda carbs (if any) is your body getting prior to your workout? If you eat some oats or a sweet potato 45 minutes or so pre-workout, there's really no need take carbs post-workout, as the pre-workout carbs are still processing in your system. I imagine your concern is the amounts of sugar in sports drinks, which can be detrimental when cutting (especially if you're doing a ketogenic diet).

What's really beneficial about a sports drink is the electrolytes, vitamins and minerals. Perhaps you should check out http://www.nutraplanet.com/product/1244/poseidon.html.

[insane lifter]

Sinner you are correct, I dont want all that sugar, and definetly not on a cutter. I checked out the link you posted and I think I will be trying this product. Looks like a great product and seems pretty cost effective also. I think I will try it and see how it goes. Thanks for the info bro.

[thesinner]

Originally Posted by insane lifter

Sinner you are correct, I dont want all that sugar, and definetly not on a cutter. I checked out the link you posted and I think I will be trying this product. Looks like a great product and seems pretty cost effective also. I think I will try it and see how it goes. Thanks for the info bro.

Been thinking of picking it up myself. Workin' 2005 (he sometimes posts on these boards) is a great guy, and the owner of that company. A lot of board members swear by this stuff. If anything, it's got a pretty wicked formulation.

[dalvare1]

Originally Posted by thesinner

What kinda carbs (if any) is your body getting prior to your workout? If you eat some oats or a sweet potato 45 minutes or so pre-workout, there's really no need take carbs post-workout, as the pre-workout carbs are still processing in your system. I imagine your concern is the amounts of sugar in sports drinks, which can be detrimental when cutting (especially if you're doing a ketogenic diet).

What's really beneficial about a sports drink is the electrolytes, vitamins and minerals. Perhaps you should check out http://www.nutraplanet.com/product/1244/poseidon.html.

I would have to disagree here. You should still take in carbs after your workout even if you are on a cutter. WMS is a good option because your cutting and insulin is a concern. ee what im saying?

[thesinner]

Originally Posted by dalvare1

I would have to disagree here. You should still take in carbs after your workout even if you are on a cutter. WMS is a good option because your cutting and insulin is a concern. ee what im saying?

No, I don't see what you are saying. All you said is that you should still take in carbs post-workout, and to take WMS. Who gives a crap what carbs are in your stomach when there's carbs in your bloodstream?

Last I checked WMS is a high glycemic carbohydrate, why would this lower insulin?

[Nitrox]

Originally Posted by thesinner

Last I checked WMS is a high glycemic carbohydrate, why would this lower insulin?

This product seems to have a reputation for not requiring insulin for uptake. Does not sound logical to me but whatever...

What the person is suggesting, is that since elevated insulin levels may contribute to fat gain, WMS will provide energy without adversely adding to adipose tissue.

[Nitrox]

Originally Posted by insane lifter

I have read that you should consume a sports drink of some sort post work out. Should you still do this if you are on a cutter.

I would recommend that you eat/drink some sort of meal containing some carbs around your W/O (before, during, or after.) If you are cutting then make the meal smaller (ie less calories). IMO the rest is window dressing.

[thesinner]

Originally Posted by Nitrox

This product seems to have a reputation for not requiring insulin for uptake. Does not sound logical to me but whatever...

What the person is suggesting, is that since elevated insulin levels may contribute to fat gain, WMS will provide energy without adversely adding to adipose tissue.

Yeah, let's not bring the WMS battles in here. There's plenty of threads that have beaten that to the ground.

I guess right now we are just making assumptions as to how insane lifter's cutting plans look. I will agree that pre and post workouts are probably the best times to take in carbs; however, IMO taking in slow-carbs pre-workout leads to a better workout in the gym, and since the carbohydrates are still going to be in your system by the end of the workout, there's no rush for post-workout carbs replenishment.

[insane lifter]

Hey, sinner. My pre-work out meal usually is 20-23 grams of whey protein and corn flakes with skim milk. P/WO is 40 or so grams of whey protein,oats and water made into a shake. The rest of my diet is pretty basic, tuna,grilled chicken breast,fat free cottage cheese and egg whites. I have came to the conclusion, from the info I have received here that I dont need that post work out sports drink. Thanks for the info bro.