I wake up at 730 am and start my workout at 8. I drink 1 scoop ON whey with around 12oz water 5-10 min before i start. I workout better on an empty stomach like this but would maybe 8oz skim be better than the whey+water pre workout?
My workout lasts 45 min or so then i have been eating a solid breakfast at 930-945. It has been 2 cups oatmeal with 2 tbs ground flax and wash it down with 12oz skim.
Would having 8-12oz skim pre and post be good? I would then eat my solid breakfast 45 min later and it could be 1-1.5 cup oatmeal with flax and 1 scoop whey and more milk or a banana? Or any other suggestions?
Since this is my breakfast i want to stick with my oatmeal because its like my favorite food and starts my day off great.
Any info or help would be great, i dont like malto/dex type stuff so i stick with milk and other stuff.
Those oats are very slow digesting, they will not give you the insulin response you are looking for post workout. I would say eat them pre-workout and something faster absorbing post. What are your goals anyways?
I tried to eat solid food before but it made me feel slow and sluggish during my workouts. I feel much better and stronger with just the water+whey before.
Would 8-12oz skim for my post be ok? I could then eat the oats around 45 min later.
Right now im 23 yrs old 6’ and 165. Im probly 8-10 bf and just live a healthy lifestyle. I have always been naturally strong and athletic so its how i like to live. I look more like im at 175-180 though. I eat really clean and workout 6x a week, taking saturdays off. I do some amatuer boxing from time to time.
Im not looking to gain large amounts of weight or muscle, i wouldnt mind maybe getting to 175 or so but want solid lean muscle. I know that takes time but want to do it in a slow, healthy and clean way.
I am happy with myself now just wanted to get everyones thoughts on what i was doing and such.
Thanks for the info and help, anymore would be great.
Well If you just go with the whey pre workout I would at least supplement some BCAAs in the shake. If you are happy with the way you look and aren’t looking to make any significant gains I think what you are doing is fine except milk for post workout recovery. Slow absorbing protein and lactose are pretty much the opposite of what you need directly after a workout. Pure Dextrose/maltodextrin is cheap and add to the sweetness so I dont see how you couldnt like it?
I would just rather have carbs from oats, fruits etc instead of the malto/dex. I have nothing bad against it just would prefer other choices i guess.
I have heard that 1% or ff chocolate milk is ok pwo?
Any other good options besides the dex/malt?
I also believe that an overall good daily diet is more important than than pwo alone, that is why i eat the oats every day for breakfast. They are just awesome, easy to make, can add anything to them and are great for the body.