newbie - pre & post workout meal

[zzzxtreme]

I'm just starting to go to gym, so my focus now is to lose fat.

I'm hoping to learn what to eat & drink after workout especially. Some recommend whey protein shake. I don't think I could handle the taste. What about a bowl of rice ? I can't sleep if i'm hungry

thanks for any advice :-)

[Sinon]

Protein, bcaas and slow digestng carb before workout. Try oats and whey. After you need protein and fast carbs. Whey/casein mix with some gummy bears, or maybe maxy maize starch if you can. Anything that makes your insulin spike.

[UKStrength]

Protein, bcaas and slow digestng carb before workout. Try oats and whey. After you need protein and fast carbs. Whey/casein mix with some gummy bears, or maybe maxy maize starch if you can. Anything that makes your insulin spike.

I agree, whey protein would be optimal but a whole food meal such as rice and chicken would be fine before training.

After training even just a large glass of milk followed by another protein and carbohydrate meal soon after would be ok.

[CrazyChemist]

The protein shakes taste better if you mix them with something other than water. Milk - even skim - makes the shake a little thick for my tastes but it is better than water. My preference is a little orange juice. Get some vitamins from the juice and a strawberry flavored powder makes a nice flavored shake.

[brownstown89]

milk,frozen strawberries, whey, oats, EVOO (optional for extra cals) and reduced fat sugar free whip cream = amazing shake... just dont over do the whip cream..