Timing of protein supplements
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I'm not sure if it matters, but if I'm doing weights, then cardio, I drink a protein shake in between as I tend to feel depleted after weights. There's one major exception to that. If I do Hi/Lo afterwards, I won't have anything to drink or eat because the jumping upsets my stomach.
I'm curious what other people do, too.
I'm curious what other people do, too.
I supplement with L-carnitine before working out, whether cardio or weights. I supplement with glutamine before and after weights, and/or before and after cardio. I'll also have some glutamine in my whey protein before going to bed.
As far as my whey protein, I just have that as needed during the course of the day with my meals, if I needed say....41 grams of protein with a meal that I only have 31 grams of protein in, I'll had half a scoop of whey.
I still get 99% of my protein from real food (I go through 3 dozen eggs and 7 pounds of chicken in a week).
I feel like I'm rambling...I hope this helps some.
As far as my whey protein, I just have that as needed during the course of the day with my meals, if I needed say....41 grams of protein with a meal that I only have 31 grams of protein in, I'll had half a scoop of whey.
I still get 99% of my protein from real food (I go through 3 dozen eggs and 7 pounds of chicken in a week).
I feel like I'm rambling...I hope this helps some.
>3 dozen eggs? How many of those are whole eggs? I've been
>eating 3 eggs a day, but only one yolk. They really are kind
>of expensive when you buy the organic ones.
I buy the 5 dozen packs at Costco for $3.99; while I love the idea of organic eggs, I can't buy them in the quantity I need.
I use mostly the whites. Breakfast is usually anywhere from 5-8 egg whites and 1/3 cup of oatmeal, depending on what my calories are that day. On zero carb days, the fat goes up, and that's when I'll add in a yolk. I don't do any more than 3 zero carb days in a week, and on average lately, only one zero carb day per week.
So, long answer to your question, but I eat maybe 3-5 yolks a week, depending on calories and macros for that week.
>eating 3 eggs a day, but only one yolk. They really are kind
>of expensive when you buy the organic ones.
I buy the 5 dozen packs at Costco for $3.99; while I love the idea of organic eggs, I can't buy them in the quantity I need.
I use mostly the whites. Breakfast is usually anywhere from 5-8 egg whites and 1/3 cup of oatmeal, depending on what my calories are that day. On zero carb days, the fat goes up, and that's when I'll add in a yolk. I don't do any more than 3 zero carb days in a week, and on average lately, only one zero carb day per week.
So, long answer to your question, but I eat maybe 3-5 yolks a week, depending on calories and macros for that week.
karenvictoria
Cathlete
I always take my protein supplement after my workout is completely over due to the fact I'll upset my stomach. One day i drake too much water becasue I was soooooo thirsty and then did bicyle manuvers and boy let me tell you I have never heard so many noises come out of my stomach. Karen
karenvictoria
Cathlete
>>3 dozen eggs? How many of those are whole eggs? I've been
>>eating 3 eggs a day, but only one yolk. They really are
>kind
>>of expensive when you buy the organic ones.
>
>I buy the 5 dozen packs at Costco for $3.99; while I love the
>idea of organic eggs, I can't buy them in the quantity I
>need.
>
>I use mostly the whites. Breakfast is usually anywhere from
>5-8 egg whites and 1/3 cup of oatmeal, depending on what my
>calories are that day. On zero carb days, the fat goes up,
>and that's when I'll add in a yolk. I don't do any more than
>3 zero carb days in a week, and on average lately, only one
>zero carb day per week.
>
>So, long answer to your question, but I eat maybe 3-5 yolks a
>week, depending on calories and macros for that week.
i hope you read this because I am so curious. Can you tell me why the zero carb days and the three a week carb days are for. How do they benefit you. Mostly I am trying to build and tone my muscle while losing about 3lbs of fat. I do cardio and lift comperable to Cathe as far as her videos are concerned. I never heard of this concept. Can you tell me if this will benefit me and how does it benefit you. Karen
>>eating 3 eggs a day, but only one yolk. They really are
>kind
>>of expensive when you buy the organic ones.
>
>I buy the 5 dozen packs at Costco for $3.99; while I love the
>idea of organic eggs, I can't buy them in the quantity I
>need.
>
>I use mostly the whites. Breakfast is usually anywhere from
>5-8 egg whites and 1/3 cup of oatmeal, depending on what my
>calories are that day. On zero carb days, the fat goes up,
>and that's when I'll add in a yolk. I don't do any more than
>3 zero carb days in a week, and on average lately, only one
>zero carb day per week.
>
>So, long answer to your question, but I eat maybe 3-5 yolks a
>week, depending on calories and macros for that week.
i hope you read this because I am so curious. Can you tell me why the zero carb days and the three a week carb days are for. How do they benefit you. Mostly I am trying to build and tone my muscle while losing about 3lbs of fat. I do cardio and lift comperable to Cathe as far as her videos are concerned. I never heard of this concept. Can you tell me if this will benefit me and how does it benefit you. Karen
>i hope you read this because I am so curious. Can you tell me
>why the zero carb days and the three a week carb days are for.
> How do they benefit you. Mostly I am trying to build and tone
>my muscle while losing about 3lbs of fat. I do cardio and lift
>comperable to Cathe as far as her videos are concerned. I
>never heard of this concept. Can you tell me if this will
>benefit me and how does it benefit you. Karen
Hi Karen!
I'm a little more "extreme" than a lot of dieters, because I'm prepping for a competition. Right now, the goal is to get rid of as much bodyfat as I can, so that I can compete at around 12% body fat in my first Figure competition.
The concept above will work even if you want to lose just a little body fat. It's a method to keep your metabolism guessing, trying to avoid plateaus. I use calorie rotation, and carb rotation. That's what I'm referring to above. I have a bodybuilder guiding me in my diet through e-consultations, so she tells me how many calories to eat on a weekly/daily basis, and how much should come from protein, fat, and carbs. I just do what she says, so it's easy for me.
Basically, you're looking to keep your hard earned muscle, and burn the fat. So even if you're eating 1500 calories each day, you may be having 100 grams of carbs one day, 50 grams of carbs the next, 25 grams of carbs the next, then 0 carbs the next. Start all over at 100 grams of carbs again. I also get one cheat meal per week, that can be whatever I want. It used to be twinkies and ice cream, LOL, but now it's usually pasta or something my body can still use for nutrients. I don't crave the bad stuff too much anymore. (except yesterday, when I had Frosted Flakes, LOL)
So too late for a short answer, but it's a shocking technique to keep your metabolism guessing. If you have more questions that you don't feel I addressed, please feel free to ask. I'm not an expert, but I'm happy to share what I've learned so far.
The long term goal, is to get my body fat to a maintenance level after my competition, and reintroduce the carbs slowly, so my body learns how to handle them without fat blooming out of control, LOL. So right now, for contest prep purposes, no dairy and minimal fruit. In general, dairy and fruit are healthy things that should be part of a healthy diet. I'll reintroduce those when my metabolism can better handle them. If I wasn't in contest prep mode, I wouldn't be so strict.
And...when/if sickness strikes, you have to go back to more balanced meals with higher carbs, fat, and protein.
Hope this helps!!
>why the zero carb days and the three a week carb days are for.
> How do they benefit you. Mostly I am trying to build and tone
>my muscle while losing about 3lbs of fat. I do cardio and lift
>comperable to Cathe as far as her videos are concerned. I
>never heard of this concept. Can you tell me if this will
>benefit me and how does it benefit you. Karen
Hi Karen!
I'm a little more "extreme" than a lot of dieters, because I'm prepping for a competition. Right now, the goal is to get rid of as much bodyfat as I can, so that I can compete at around 12% body fat in my first Figure competition.
The concept above will work even if you want to lose just a little body fat. It's a method to keep your metabolism guessing, trying to avoid plateaus. I use calorie rotation, and carb rotation. That's what I'm referring to above. I have a bodybuilder guiding me in my diet through e-consultations, so she tells me how many calories to eat on a weekly/daily basis, and how much should come from protein, fat, and carbs. I just do what she says, so it's easy for me.
Basically, you're looking to keep your hard earned muscle, and burn the fat. So even if you're eating 1500 calories each day, you may be having 100 grams of carbs one day, 50 grams of carbs the next, 25 grams of carbs the next, then 0 carbs the next. Start all over at 100 grams of carbs again. I also get one cheat meal per week, that can be whatever I want. It used to be twinkies and ice cream, LOL, but now it's usually pasta or something my body can still use for nutrients. I don't crave the bad stuff too much anymore. (except yesterday, when I had Frosted Flakes, LOL)
So too late for a short answer, but it's a shocking technique to keep your metabolism guessing. If you have more questions that you don't feel I addressed, please feel free to ask. I'm not an expert, but I'm happy to share what I've learned so far.
The long term goal, is to get my body fat to a maintenance level after my competition, and reintroduce the carbs slowly, so my body learns how to handle them without fat blooming out of control, LOL. So right now, for contest prep purposes, no dairy and minimal fruit. In general, dairy and fruit are healthy things that should be part of a healthy diet. I'll reintroduce those when my metabolism can better handle them. If I wasn't in contest prep mode, I wouldn't be so strict.
And...when/if sickness strikes, you have to go back to more balanced meals with higher carbs, fat, and protein.
Hope this helps!!