after workout recovery drink

**azmark** · 05-08-2012, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by smalltank

being hypoglycemic..I stay away from sugary drinks..thats why I drink Propel..8oz in the morning and 8oz before my workout in the evening..water during workout..so..after workout is the question to reduce fatigue and shakiness..I eat a sandwich with some fruit before my workout so I know it isnt hunger after my workout..hmm...

Try just a pure carb drink immediately after. Universal Nutrition makes a good one called Carbo Plus and NOW makes a multidextrose drink, both inexpensive. Also just a solid protein meal after is always great.

**json** · 05-08-2012, 10:17 AM

Vega makes a really good post-workout recovery drink (as well as pre-workout and during-workout stuff) and they're all natural and plant based so no harmful chemicals and the like! I enjoy them!

**smalltank** · 05-08-2012, 10:45 AM

im allergic to anything plant/oil/extract based..though sounds wonderful..lol..
.I settles on NOW Carbo Gain 2lb and Dymatize Elite Whey Protein 2lb (berry flavored) with bottle shaker basket thingy..$42...so cost effective yep..hopefully this will solve my after workout issues ;-)

**BingeAndPurge** · 05-08-2012, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by morganjg

I mix a scoop of Vanilla Whey with a 20oz bottle of orange or berry Gatorade in a shaker. About 300 calories, with all of the nutrition you need. All of the staff at the gym I teach at seems to drink it, so we have convened that it seems reasonable.

I started doing this years ago, and if you believe in having dextrose as part of your recovery, this is the cheapest and best way that I have found. Scratch that, buying a tub of powdered gatorade instead of the bottled stuff is the most cost efficient. Throw in some creatine and you have a great recovery shake. Taking BCAA's separately from your whey has it's own argument supported by science, but it is another powder to throw money at, so if youre looking to budget, this is the one that I'd suggest. There are arguments about whether or not you need fast acting carbs post workout, or if complex is the best bet, but in my experience I've never felt more satiated than with the gatorade, whey, and creatine blend. And for the love of God, never waste your money on Cell Tech.

Chocolate milk is a terrible idea. Fats are the last thing you want immediately following a workout. Lactose is not the sugar you are looking for here if youre looking for a fast acting insulin. It is lower on the glycemic index, and takes a different pathway to convert to glucose than other, simpler sugars. Don't get me wrong, I've used milk to save on the amount of whey powder and to up the taste, but whey is cheaper than milk per serving.

These days being paleo, I don't use milk or gatorade. I opt to get my sugar from other whole sources following a workout, usually bananas.

**Illadelphia** · 05-08-2012, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by BingeAndPurge

I started doing this years ago, and if you believe in having dextrose as part of your recovery, this is the cheapest and best way that I have found. Scratch that, buying a tub of powdered gatorade instead of the bottled stuff is the most cost efficient. Throw in some creatine and you have a great recovery shake. Taking BCAA's separately from your whey has it's own argument supported by science, but it is another powder to throw money at, so if youre looking to budget, this is the one that I'd suggest. There are arguments about whether or not you need fast acting carbs post workout, or if complex is the best bet, but in my experience I've never felt more satiated than with the gatorade, whey, and creatine blend. And for the love of God, never waste your money on Cell Tech.

Chocolate milk is a terrible idea. Fats are the last thing you want immediately following a workout. Lactose is not the sugar you are looking for here if youre looking for a fast acting insulin. It is lower on the glycemic index, and takes a different pathway to convert to glucose than other, simpler sugars. Don't get me wrong, I've used milk to save on the amount of whey powder and to up the taste, but whey is cheaper than milk per serving.

These days being paleo, I don't use milk or gatorade. I opt to get my sugar from other whole sources following a workout, usually bananas.

I agree 100% on the cell-tech :D
The choc milk I don't. A few universities have done studies showing the benefits. My personal recommendation would be palatinose, but it's not a "go grab at gnc" type product

**azmark** · 05-08-2012, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by BingeAndPurge

And for the love of God, never waste your money on Cell Tech.
.

I love dat der Cell Mess instead......

**Illadelphia** · 05-08-2012, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by azmark

I love dat der Cell Mess instead......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gZJ-T7ajrw

"Dees is um....aspirins"

**azmark** · 05-08-2012, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Illadelphia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gZJ-T7ajrw

"Dees is um....aspirins"

I love that clip.

**smalltank** · 05-08-2012, 02:07 PM

so..this guy's diabetic AND has high cholesterol..at the very least?

**Illadelphia** · 05-08-2012, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by smalltank

so..this guy's diabetic AND has high cholesterol..at the very least?

A lot of times diabetic drugs are used as nutrient partitioners. Many of my clients were using metformin. You'd be surprised to know that insulin is 10X more anabolic than testosterone and 1000x more deadly. However, when your career is competing, you spend years on research, tweaking, etc.

**azmark** · 05-08-2012, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by smalltank

so..this guy's diabetic AND has high cholesterol..at the very least?

He's actually pretty healthy except for lots of injuries and surgeries. As much gear that this guy was on he needed all of that to keep him alive.

**azmark** · 05-08-2012, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Illadelphia

A lot of times diabetic drugs are used as nutrient partitioners. Many of my clients were using metformin. You'd be surprised to know that insulin is 10X more anabolic than testosterone and 1000x more deadly. However, when your career is competing, you spend years on research, tweaking, etc.

insulin and hgh is one of the most anabolic mixes you can make. I wouldn't touch insulin under no circumstance though, one screw up and you're never waking up.

**smalltank** · 05-08-2012, 02:18 PM

I enjoyed this one..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBaPV...eature=related

**Illadelphia** · 05-08-2012, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by azmark

insulin and hgh is one of the most anabolic mixes you can make. I wouldn't touch insulin under no circumstance though, one screw up and you're never waking up.

I had a buddy here in northern pa who fell asleep, went hypo, woke up, stumbled down the street to 7-11 and stuck his head under the slurpee machine.

That was the last time he pinned alone.

To get back on track (sorry for the derail), with the price of leucine getting sky-high, a whey shake post is your best bet. I like the aminos route personally, but people wind up with 2hrs between finishing training and a solid meal is rough