P90x

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by worth

That's kind of like a girls drink though...

Why would cranberry juice be more girly then orange juice?

[J pold]

Gin and water will be my healthy alcoholic choice!

[missdpuck]

You guys!!!!!

[Azure]

Originally Posted by User Name

Going to have to respectfully disagree here... I agree that its better than nothing, but definatley not your best choice... Depending on you goals (which is a huge consideration) you'd be much better off mixing 1 pint of milk with 1 scoop of protein.

You'd get close to 40grams of protein, a decent amount of carbs, etc. I just (personally) feel that the store bought chocolate milk

For carb sensative people (like myself) its not optimal. JMO of course.

PWO....you need something like a 4:1 ratio...carbs/protein.

P90x even recommends it.

TSN even ran those stupid highlights promoting chocolate milk on their website this past year. I should remand getting paid, since it was MY idea first.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by llama64

When you say Chocolate Milk, are you talking home made (milk + suger + cocoa) or are you talking the crud that the dairy's sell?

And, is there a good alternative to milk for people who have trouble digesting it?

I'm looking at starting this program next week and am trying to figure out a diet that I can live with.

One other question... what happens at the end of the 90 days? Is there some sort of follow up maintenance plan? or is the thought that you do the 90 days, then repeat?

I buy powdered Nesquick, and mix it with 2% milk.

Or you can just buy the 2% chocolate milk.

You need something PWO. There are other alternatives of course, like Surge....but a lot of studies are showing that chocolate milk out preforms Surge in virtually every category.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by J pold

Good stuff this is basically what I've been doing but the reinforcement is great. Another question for yah, what about late at night I'm normally up till about 12:00 every night what is the last time I should eat before bed?

Originally Posted by BergyBoy

You should never stop eating before bed, if you're up you should eat it's when you don't eat that you start to burn muscle as there is not enough calories to burn. You should just limit the certain foods that you eat, generally items such as fruits, vegatables, proteins are fine. Heavy carb foods are not desirable as they are harded to burn off if ou are not doing anything.

Right on both counts.

If possible, don't eat carbs right before bed. I know your liver is burning glycogen(carbs) all night long, but at nowhere NEAR the pace it will if you're actually doing something like Bergy said.

Try to get protein right before bed....so your body can break it down and repair muscle tissue even better while you sleep.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by BergyBoy

I agree with that. I wasn't suggesting him have a whole nother meal at night but he should not be hungry, a snack is fine.

This is what I recommend as well.

A full meal right before bed is too much, but a snack is alright.

Still, it is debatable....so its basically all about what is best for you.

[awildermode]

Azure...spokesperson for chocolate milk, and eggs.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by awildermode

Azure...spokesperson for chocolate milk, and eggs.

And pork.

Don't forget about pork.

[J pold]

What about Salmon?

[Azure]

Originally Posted by J pold

What about Salmon?

I love fish.

Good source of Omega 3s too.

If you have chocolate milk, pork, fish, eggs and beef....what more do you need in life?

[User Name]

Originally Posted by Azure

PWO....you need something like a 4:1 ratio...carbs/protein.

P90x even recommends it.

TSN even ran those stupid highlights promoting chocolate milk on their website this past year. I should remand getting paid, since it was MY idea first.

Hmm, speaking from just personal experiance, there is now way chocolate milk would work for me (well not as well as other things). IE, I can't eat a ton of carbs without gaining a lot of fat. That is a huge influx of carbs.

HOWEVER, I agree that choco milk would be a good idea for the "hard gainers" or people who can't put on weight to save their lives.

I like having about 40g protein Post workout, and 20grams (max) carbs. My strength is still going up, and i'm not putting on any fat, which is good for me (as it tends to pile on quickly)!

But like all things, you have to try and find what works for you, cause everyone has a different body type.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by User Name

Hmm, speaking from just personal experiance, there is now way chocolate milk would work for me (well not as well as other things). IE, I can't eat a ton of carbs without gaining a lot of fat. That is a huge influx of carbs.

HOWEVER, I agree that choco milk would be a good idea for the "hard gainers" or people who can't put on weight to save their lives.

I like having about 40g protein Post workout, and 20grams (max) carbs. My strength is still going up, and i'm not putting on any fat, which is good for me (as it tends to pile on quickly)!

But like all things, you have to try and find what works for you, cause everyone has a different body type.

There is such a thing as being extremely carb sensitive....so I can understand why chocolate milk wouldn't work for you.

But, after you workout....your body has just burned a bunch of glycogen as its main form of energy, and you need to replenish.

Chocolate milk does that for you.

[Top Shelf]

Can anyone recommend a protein bar? My wife bought this one from Superstore called Bio Protein and it is the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life.

[Azure]

I would recommend not eating a protein bar.

Unless you can find one that isn't loaded with sugar, sodium and carbs.

[red sky]

Originally Posted by Top Shelf

Can anyone recommend a protein bar? My wife bought this one from Superstore called Bio Protein and it is the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life.

Keep us updated on your journey as well. It is always good to hear about the workouts from first timers.

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Originally Posted by Top Shelf

Can anyone recommend a protein bar? My wife bought this one from Superstore called Bio Protein and it is the worst thing I have ever tasted in my life.

Did it look like this?



Because that's the brand I get from Costco, although they have 23 grams of protein unlike these ones, and I think they taste pretty good. Like a chocolate bar with a dry filling.

[mykalberta]

Originally Posted by User Name

Hmm, speaking from just personal experiance, there is now way chocolate milk would work for me (well not as well as other things). IE, I can't eat a ton of carbs without gaining a lot of fat. That is a huge influx of carbs.

HOWEVER, I agree that choco milk would be a good idea for the "hard gainers" or people who can't put on weight to save their lives.

I like having about 40g protein Post workout, and 20grams (max) carbs. My strength is still going up, and i'm not putting on any fat, which is good for me (as it tends to pile on quickly)!

But like all things, you have to try and find what works for you, cause everyone has a different body type.

I reccomend Bananas after your workout, and only after your work out. I drink choc milk but not religiously like some.

[Top Shelf]

Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Did it look like this?



Because that's the brand I get from Costco, although they have 23 grams of protein unlike these ones, and I think they taste pretty good. Like a chocolate bar with a dry filling.

Those would be them, and yes it did have 23 grams as well.

You are a better man then me, it took me a good 45 minutes to eat that thing. Brutal.

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Azure

Right on both counts.

If possible, don't eat carbs right before bed. I know your liver is burning glycogen(carbs) all night long, but at nowhere NEAR the pace it will if you're actually doing something like Bergy said.

Try to get protein right before bed....so your body can break it down and repair muscle tissue even better while you sleep.

Must refrain from incredibly off color, tasteless and offensive joke. Pay back Satan later.