Supplements

InkdSpEdTchr
on 9/7/11 2:21 am

Hey EnF Fam,

I'm trying to figure out this whole recovery thing, what do you guys do after a workout? Carbs, nothing, recovery drink, chocolate milk? I'm just not sure what's the best thing...any ideas?

Oh and I can't do more than 5gm sugar per serving...

Thanks,

:Danni

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

Sue M.
on 9/7/11 3:13 am - Nantucket, MA

RNY on 11/12/08

depending on the length of activity - water and/or gatorade, for longer - protein drink (usually zero carb) or ice cream. even longer: Marathon protein bar (those are sugary though) or regular protein bar (I like Oh Yeah). If I can get one, a big juicy burger.

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Jillian O.
on 9/7/11 3:42 am - Fort Riley, KS

RNY on 11/17/09

A big glass of chocolate milk made with nonfat milk and Hersey's light chocolate syrup.

Jillian
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Army Wife, 3x Ironman Finisher

InkdSpEdTchr
on 9/7/11 6:28 am

RNY on 08/05/09

Oh how I wish I could drink milk!!! Even soy milk! But alas...my body won't let me :(

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

Paul C.
on 9/7/11 3:50 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

Protein drink with a banana or an english muffin with Peanut butter.

My nut set my recovery as being 30grams of quick carbs, for workouts over 1 hour and heavy cardio. On easier days it will be a Protein bar with equal carbs and protein ratio.

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04

InkdSpEdTchr
on 9/7/11 6:30 am

RNY on 08/05/09

That's helpful thanks Paul!
Do you think that would be exponential? 60 carbs for 2hr workouts, 90 for 3hrs...etc? Or just a solid 30?

:Danni >>>AIDS/LifeCycle 10 & 11 Finisher: 545miles on the bike in 7 days <<<
HW390/SW340/CW 208/GW170

Paul C.
on 9/7/11 6:33 am - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

I wish I could answer that one but I was giving a straight 30. The main reason giving to me was to work on replenishment of glycogen. Since only a certain amount of glycogen can be stored there would be a limit depending in how your current glycogen stores are.

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04