12-05-2012, 08:57 AM
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| Pre-work out foods So now that I have hit my weight loss goal of 210 lbs, I am switching to more weightlifting/muscle building and less cardio. I know I have to increase my protien intake and eat right after a workout. I am looking for some ideas on good food to eat to give me energy for about an 1 hour to 1 1/2 of weight lifting.
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12-05-2012, 09:07 AM
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| Planters makes a great new peanut butter similiar to their "NUT-rition" line. Its peanut butter with cranberries ("energy mix"). have it with a banana. i'm a slug before a workout, and this helps. kinda high in calories so you have to be careful Last edited by beachcat; 12-05-2012 at 09:09 AM. |
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12-05-2012, 09:09 AM
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| Slow-burning carbs (Wild or brown rice, sweet potato, etc...), solid protein (meat, chicken, fish, etc...), low fat, plenty of water (all day and during the workout).
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12-05-2012, 09:36 AM
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| Im not a big fan of nuts, fish or peanut butter. I do eat chicken some days and I drink 40 to 60 oz of water a day, not counting what I drink during workouts. What do you all think of things like the energy/protien bars? Are they worth trying on days when I need something quick before the gym? I have done the bananas but they dont seem to carry me through the whole workout. I allow myself 2500 calories a day, not counting what I burn during a workout so I am not too concerned about a high calorie count.
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12-05-2012, 09:47 AM
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12-05-2012, 09:53 AM
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| Complex carbs will give you energy. I also use a pre workout suppliment (Animal Rage). Make sure you cycle it because you can/will develop resistence to it. |
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12-05-2012, 09:54 AM
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12-05-2012, 10:08 AM
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 with regard to that statement.I wasn't trying to be witty or humorous. I mean, PAYDAY advertizes "quick energy;" so eatin' one before a workout would help. Right?
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12-05-2012, 10:28 AM
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No, it wouldn't. Maybe for 5-10 minutes at best. Simple sugars burn too quick for energy and fat slows the absorption, so it's sort of a double negative. Simple sugars after a workout is more ideal.. to a point.
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12-05-2012, 10:35 AM
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| Bagel and peanut butter works for me. Some coffee and OJ, and I'm ready.
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