[Domenic]

Up until just recently I've just been doing Whey in Water pre- and post-workout. That's not cutting it more. It's time to start being concerend with the MEALS pre- and post- and things like post-workout carbs. My question is--

How long before lifting should a MEAL be consumed?

Does Whey in Water need to be consumed between pre- meal and lifting?

How long after lifting should a post-workout meal be consumed?

Shoulder I take a whey/casein mix between finishing lifting and post-workout meal? Do I need to bring WMS into play at any point?

So confused...

[pmiller383]

All your answers depend on what your overall goals are and what type of training you do. I will just some simple things though:

How long before lifting should a MEAL be consumed?
Really depends on your diet, but a small meal of complex carbs and a complete protein are beneficial. Oatmeal and Whey is one of my favorite here, I usually try to eat it about 1.5 hours before training. The closer I get to training the easier and quicker the food digests, it is not uncommon for me to see my training partner eating a slice of white bread as he is walking into the gym.

Does Whey in Water need to be consumed between pre- meal and lifting?
No, as long as your pre workout meal had a complete protein you can ditch this. I would suggest a BCAA drink during lifting if you train for long sessions, but again no completely needed.

How long after lifting should a post-workout meal be consumed?
No longer than 1 hour after your postworkout shake, if utilizing the common postworkout shake protocol. If you want to skip the shake try to eat within 30minutes of leaving the gym.

Shoulder I take a whey/casein mix between finishing lifting and post-workout meal?
Yes, you should definitely give a postworkout shake a try, some love them and some say they are unneeded, but empirically i feel they work very well. Again depending on training style and goals really determines what should be in your shake.

Do I need to bring WMS into play at any point?
Not yet. Get the basics of nutrient timing down first, let your body tell you how you handle carbs post workout. Some people used ground oatmeal, some you simple sugars like malto/dextrose , again depending on you give those a try as a carb source first, then if you are bloating up or not gaining try the WMS down the road.

[tattoopierced1]

I like eating something like a sweet potato and 50g whey about an hour before I workout, then right after my workout I do 60-70g powdered gatorade and 50g whey. About an hour and a half after that I'll eat a good whole food meal.

[bolt10]

Originally Posted by pmiller383

All your answers depend on what your overall goals are and what type of training you do. I will just some simple things though:

How long before lifting should a MEAL be consumed?
Really depends on your diet, but a small meal of complex carbs and a complete protein are beneficial. Oatmeal and Whey is one of my favorite here, I usually try to eat it about 1.5 hours before training. The closer I get to training the easier and quicker the food digests, it is not uncommon for me to see my training partner eating a slice of white bread as he is walking into the gym.

Does Whey in Water need to be consumed between pre- meal and lifting?
No, as long as your pre workout meal had a complete protein you can ditch this. I would suggest a BCAA drink during lifting if you train for long sessions, but again no completely needed.

How long after lifting should a post-workout meal be consumed?
No longer than 1 hour after your postworkout shake, if utilizing the common postworkout shake protocol. If you want to skip the shake try to eat within 30minutes of leaving the gym.

Shoulder I take a whey/casein mix between finishing lifting and post-workout meal?
Yes, you should definitely give a postworkout shake a try, some love them and some say they are unneeded, but empirically i feel they work very well. Again depending on training style and goals really determines what should be in your shake.

Do I need to bring WMS into play at any point?
Not yet. Get the basics of nutrient timing down first, let your body tell you how you handle carbs post workout. Some people used ground oatmeal, some you simple sugars like malto/dextrose , again depending on you give those a try as a carb source first, then if you are bloating up or not gaining try the WMS down the road.

Wow amazing post!! I agree w/ everything said in this post. Reps.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to pmiller383 again.

[SilentBob187]

Good post broski.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to pmiller383 again.

[OCCFan023]

Originally Posted by pmiller383

All your answers depend on what your overall goals are and what type of training you do. I will just some simple things though:

How long before lifting should a MEAL be consumed?
Really depends on your diet, but a small meal of complex carbs and a complete protein are beneficial. Oatmeal and Whey is one of my favorite here, I usually try to eat it about 1.5 hours before training. The closer I get to training the easier and quicker the food digests, it is not uncommon for me to see my training partner eating a slice of white bread as he is walking into the gym.

Does Whey in Water need to be consumed between pre- meal and lifting?
No, as long as your pre workout meal had a complete protein you can ditch this. I would suggest a BCAA drink during lifting if you train for long sessions, but again no completely needed.

How long after lifting should a post-workout meal be consumed?
No longer than 1 hour after your postworkout shake, if utilizing the common postworkout shake protocol. If you want to skip the shake try to eat within 30minutes of leaving the gym.

Shoulder I take a whey/casein mix between finishing lifting and post-workout meal?
Yes, you should definitely give a postworkout shake a try, some love them and some say they are unneeded, but empirically i feel they work very well. Again depending on training style and goals really determines what should be in your shake.

Do I need to bring WMS into play at any point?
Not yet. Get the basics of nutrient timing down first, let your body tell you how you handle carbs post workout. Some people used ground oatmeal, some you simple sugars like malto/dextrose , again depending on you give those a try as a carb source first, then if you are bloating up or not gaining try the WMS down the road.

The man speaks the truth. Great informative post P~

Reps must be spread before I get you again.

[SilentBob187]

Originally Posted by OCCFan023

The man speaks the truth. Great informative post P~

Reps must be spread before I get you again.

This seems to be a trend...

[bolt10]

Originally Posted by SilentBob187

This seems to be a trend...

haha dang we all tried and failed....some1 rep the man that can

[FitJac]

Good morning! Boy, just joined AM last night - you guys really know your stuff. Can also feel the love when helping your fellow
man...FitJac, CSN, CPT

[pmiller383]

Yeah I got my damn fan club in this post...I just wanted reps and this is how it goes. JK

Its funny though, I gave this advice now Im sitting here making this complex intra-workout drink, kind of made me realize I am getting a little out of control lol.

[Steveoph]

Domenic PMiller laid it out nicely. As a quick personal note, I like to eat a large dose of oatmeal + whey (~100-120g carbs) with an AP/PSlin 90 minutes before working out. Immediately post-WO I have a solid meal. Some of my favourites are soups, like pea, lentil butternut squash (my favourite) etc. that digest relatively fast but are very nutritious. They can be just as convenient as shakes, and be a great variety to keep things interesting.

[SilentBob187]

Originally Posted by pmiller383

Yeah I got my damn fan club in this post...I just wanted reps and this is how it goes. JK

Its funny though, I gave this advice now Im sitting here making this complex intra-workout drink, kind of made me realize I am getting a little out of control lol.

Of course now you know we're all curious what's in there.

[harlan100]

doms gay

[OCCFan023]

Originally Posted by pmiller383

Yeah I got my damn fan club in this post...I just wanted reps and this is how it goes. JK

Its funny though