What's with all the supplements? Food is where it's at:
15 minutes to 1 hour(depending on what shit I have to do first), it's 5-6 oz fish or chicken(sometimes beef), with 4-5 oz(cutting) or 8-10 oz(bulking) potatoes, and some mixed veggies with olive oil. Add sour cream and it's the bomb.
"The bench press, parallel squat, deadlift, and standing press have been the staples of any strong man's repertoire. Those who ignore these lifts are generally the people who suck at them. If you get good at those, you'll get good at other stuff, as they have such a huge carryover." -Jim Wendler
What's with all the supplements? Food is where it's at:
15 minutes to 1 hour(depending on what shit I have to do first), it's 5-6 oz fish or chicken(sometimes beef), with 4-5 oz(cutting) or 8-10 oz(bulking) potatoes, and some mixed veggies with olive oil. Add sour cream and it's the bomb.
Of course, pills and powders have their place.
Maybe because the body assimilates good supplements much faster than it would food, immediately following a strenuous workout.
2 packs Nitro
2 scoops EAA Stack
30 min later
1 banana
1 scoop whey in whole milk OR 2 scoops whey in water
30 min later
FOOD
The Legs Feed the Wolf
"Gold Toes are $20 right now at Macy's" E. Centopani
After I ran a 5K in the Woods, I had my Torrent Zero on the way to the Gym. At the Gym I sipped on Atomic 7. When I got home, I had Nitro with 4oz Light Prune Juice.
Then I got a call to go ride today (55-Degrees in CT) had to rush, shower and climb on the Harley to meet a friend, so the fallback was a 30g Protein Bar with a glass of Skim Milk. I just got home and had my ground beef, rice, peppers and olive oil.
Foundation: Pak, Omega, Flex, Pump, PM & Uni-Liver
Current Stak: (Started 12.28.11) Test & Stak
Future Stack: (Starting 1.19.11) Test & M-Stak
Future Stak: (Starting 2.8.11) Cuts & Stak
Then 3-Weeks off for evaluating and DaytonaBike Week!!!
What's with all the supplements? Food is where it's at:
15 minutes to 1 hour(depending on what shit I have to do first), it's 5-6 oz fish or chicken(sometimes beef), with 4-5 oz(cutting) or 8-10 oz(bulking) potatoes, and some mixed veggies with olive oil. Add sour cream and it's the bomb.
Of course, pills and powders have their place.
Because your body is literally a giant sponge post workout, it would be literally stupid to not take advantage of it. Do you need pills and powders? Nope! But they get used up extremely quick without any bloating or discomfort. ]
take some vit c when u take chromium-the body absorbs it better that way
also-make sure its chromium poly- many health risks with chromium pic.
I take vitamin c with every meal including my post workout shake.
And can you list the "many health risks" with chromium pic? I'd like to learn! I didn't know chromium pic has health risks, mine has 3 different kinds of chromium in it.
I take vitamin c with every meal including my post workout shake.
And can you list the "many health risks" with chromium pic? I'd like to learn! I didn't know chromium pic has health risks, mine has 3 different kinds of chromium in it.
Because your body is literally a giant sponge post workout, it would be literally stupid to not take advantage of it. Do you need pills and powders? Nope! But they get used up extremely quick without any bloating or discomfort. ]
You have olive oil post workout?
It really doesn't matter. I have no issues with eating whole food after a workout. When cutting, and even when bulking, protein shakes and supplements are strictly a comfort and convenience thing; for when I don't have the time for whole food. When you're cutting and hungry, why would you down a shake when a chicken breast fills you up more?
The "anabolic window" is largely overrated. Unless you train in a fasted state, meal frequency or timing are not issues because meals(especially large ones) have a major carryover effect. A thirty minute to one hour lifting session does not warrant immediate glycogen replenishment, nor does it offer special benefits to protein synthesis.
As for the olive oil...I only use it with chicken or other very lean proteins. I don't really think eating it later will make my muscles explode with growth, lol. Just eat enough good food during the day, get enough essential fats, and you'll grow.
I always crave food postworkout. Usually something bad too. I'm very prone to hitting up Mcdonalds, Burger King or grabbing a pizza postworkout. If I have food already made up at home I will eat that. But I always get in everything I can get in within 45 minutes of finishing. I take essential aminos pre-workout and put bcaa's in my workout drink. I finish my workout drink and a few grams of glutamine before I eat my food. I use to do just like eaa stack and nitro and stuff like that, but I've gained a lot more quality weight by eating a hefty 500-1000 calories postworkout.
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It really doesn't matter. I have no issues with eating whole food after a workout. When cutting, and even when bulking, protein shakes and supplements are strictly a comfort and convenience thing; for when I don't have the time for whole food. When you're cutting and hungry, why would you down a shake when a chicken breast fills you up more?
The "anabolic window" is largely overrated. Unless you train in a fasted state, meal frequency or timing are not issues because meals(especially large ones) have a major carryover effect. A thirty minute to one hour lifting session does not warrant immediate glycogen replenishment, nor does it offer special benefits to protein synthesis.
As for the olive oil...I only use it with chicken or other very lean proteins. I don't really think eating it later will make my muscles explode with growth, lol. Just eat enough good food during the day, get enough essential fats, and you'll grow.
2 schools of thought
You with your "anabolic window is largely overrated", verses people who know the benefits of taking advantage of the post workout window.
School is now in session
Benefits to maximizing the post workout 4 hour window (sooner the better!)
-If glycogen is quickly replenished immediately to 45 mins right after a intense workout, studies has been shown that your body is more insulin sensitive throughout the rest of the day
-Post Workout Growth Hormone is elevated for hours after the session if replenished with quick carbs/aminos
-Protein Synthesis is GREATLY elevated post workout and hours after the workout if glycogen is replenished immediately to 45 mins (everyone knows this!! this is something a natural cannot skip!!!! alexkyle?? who in the blue hell told you that it doesnt have any special effects to protein synthesis?? who?! what source?!)
-If you dont spike insulin immidiately/45 mins post workout, studies has been shown that your body will be more insulin resistant throughout the day! (not good for anyones goals!)
Obviously alexkyle you literally just threw out opinions and I corrected you, no offense was done, its just my job on here. (and sorry if i sound like an asshole? lol! if your a real man reading this post made you a better man, if it got you mad your literally taking steps back to your goals)
But in conclusion, do you have to take advantage of the post workout window for muscle growth? Nope!!! Absolutely not! But for such a simple procedure the benefits are too good to pass up. I mean its simple? Why not just slam down a gatorade with 2.5-5g of creatine with a pack of nitro? Simple, basic, effective. No reason not to do it.
You with your "anabolic window is largely overrated", verses people who know the benefits of taking advantage of the post workout window.
School is now in session
Benefits to maximizing the post workout 4 hour window (sooner the better!)
-If glycogen is quickly replenished immediately to 45 mins right after a intense workout, studies has been shown that your body is more insulin sensitive throughout the rest of the day
-Post Workout Growth Hormone is elevated for hours after the session if replenished with quick carbs/aminos
-Protein Synthesis is GREATLY elevated post workout and hours after the workout if glycogen is replenished immediately to 45 mins (everyone knows this!! this is something a natural cannot skip!!!! alexkyle?? who in the blue hell told you that it doesnt have any special effects to protein synthesis?? who?! what source?!)
-If you dont spike insulin immidiately/45 mins post workout, studies has been shown that your body will be more insulin resistant throughout the day! (not good for anyones goals!)
Obviously alexkyle you literally just threw out opinions and I corrected you, no offense was done, its just my job on here. (and sorry if i sound like an asshole? lol! if your a real man reading this post made you a better man, if it got you mad your literally taking steps back to your goals)
But in conclusion, do you have to take advantage of the post workout window for muscle growth? Nope!!! Absolutely not! But for such a simple procedure the benefits are too good to pass up. I mean its simple? Why not just slam down a gatorade with 2.5-5g of creatine with a pack of nitro? Simple, basic, effective. No reason not to do it.
Happy Growing!
Oh and this applies to both goals cutting or gaining. :)