Recovery Drink???

[mlichtfu]

Ok I think I am starting to understand everything a little bit clearer now (hopefully). Right after you work out (within the hour) is when you have a recovery drink which should be 4:1 carbs to protein so the carbs will be absorbed easier during that time frame. This is why some people choose low fat chocolate milk because it’s 4:1.

I guess I was getting mixed up with drinking protein powder (with water) after my workout, which is 5:1 protein to carbs. I wonder why the guy at GNC would say that this is what I should drink after the workout.

I know I read in a previous post about it’s ok to eat if you are hungry after the workout, but do you think it’s ok to have that protein drink after the workout or should I just look for a recovery drink or in the meantime just drink low fat chocolate milk?

Last question then, what’s the protein drink really for then? I would assume it’s to help with attaining my protein goals, same thing with the protein bars. What if I am already hitting those, should I still take one or just play it by ear.

I just want to maximize my results so I don’t want to do anything that would jeopardize it.

By the way, I am in week 1 of the classic and those Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks and Dive-Bomber Push-Ups killed me, but in a good way.

Thanks

Mike

[Dave]

Mike - You are about the 99,999th person to have GNC steer them wrong. They just don't know what people are talking about when they ask the question, or they just don't know what they are talking about. You now correctly understand how to use recovery formula. The protein powder is just a good way to get more protein in your diet, but it also usually helps if you need to get extra calories. Protein is easily absorbed/digested and most shakes (you have to check) are low in carbs/sugar, which makes them a pretty good option for a snack. If you are already getting between 1g and .8g of protein per pound of lean body mass (muscle mass), then you don't need the extra protein from the shake.

[mlichtfu]

Well that stinks. Oh well, at least I have it in case I needed.

Mike