Eating after evening training?

[KevD]

I am currently dieting to drop bodyfat %. I train in the evening finishing around 7pm. I want to know if others that are dieting eat carbs this late? If so what types of carbs do you eat?

 

[Welter]

I am currently dieting to drop bodyfat %. I train in the evening finishing around 7pm. I want to know if others that are dieting eat carbs this late? If so what types of carbs do you eat?

Yes, Im on a similar workout schedule and Im currently carb cycling so my carb count is different most days but i always have carbs pre and post regardless of the time i workout.

If I am working out very late I usually limit my post wo carbs to a simple carb. Otherwise its a simple/complex split post.

 

[andy1991]

yer i finish training around 8 ill only have veggies with my fish. im also trying to drop bf. heaps easier on the stomach not eating something like rice or potatoes that late at night

 

[barrysanders]

Its not ideal to eat carbs that late. However, I personally am stuck doing it as well. If your watching your intake (meaning carbs/calories what ever diet your doing) it will work, but you might have slower results then others.

I would say that late just stick to very low carbs..Meaning, it as much meat & vegi's as you want but stay away from all others.

 

[Welter]

I think having carbs post workout is critical unless your in keto. Yea the workout time isnt optimal but i think the need for carbs post workout surpasses the desire to stay away from carbs that late. Its what makes your muscles recover and grow, after a workout, your body has a limited amount of glycogen and glucose.

Carbs will feed the muscles

 

[KevD]

What do you think about waxy maize as a carb in the evening post workout instead of eating something like brown rice or sweet potato?

 

[Welter]

What do you think about waxy maize as a carb in the evening post workout instead of eating something like brown rice or sweet potato?

3J always recommends a half a bagel. I've come to love em now. Was never a big bagel guy but I look forward to it after every workout. If it's very late I would have a banana or small piece of fruit. I'm not a big fan of waxy maize especially while cutting.

When bulking it's a little better choice but try to stay with whole foods.