Rate My Post WO Shake. 1-10.

[SprtNVolcoM]

On a scale of one through ten, Rate my post workout protien shake. Here we go ...

16oz 1% milk, 2scp Protien, 1/2cup raw oat bran, 1/2cup cottage cheese, 1/2cup blueberries, 1teasp cinnoman, 2scp CarbO Gain (47gmalto/8gdextros mix).

Macro Break down:
Total Cals: 1218cals
Protien: 95g
Carbs: 178g
Fiber: 13g
Fat: 14

The fat content will be higher because i always usually have 3 fish caps with my shakes. So we'll say fat content is around 17g including the fish.

What do you think ... 1-10??

 

[Gymmy]

7 for calories and creativity.

Fiber might slow down the protein ingestion. A lot of big guys i talk to don't even drink protein shakes after they work out, they just eat a meal. Me i drink 35g whey, 70g high gylcemic carbs

 

[DADAWG]

the fiber may be absorbing some of your oils and passing them through you .

 

[Eat it or Beat it!!!]

i thought milk wasnt the best for postworkout either....doesnt it slow absorbtion rate down also

 

[SprtNVolcoM]

With out the oat bran (bulk of fiber content) I wouldnt be regular. So its a must for me. That stuff really keeps me cleaned out, which is important IMO. Unfortunately, besdies the milk its also on of the major contibuters of the fat content in this shake with 3g; the milk is 5g. Maybe I'll find an alternative for the milk, maybe skim, which would make osme positive changes here.

I didnt even think of the oils + fiber problem. It is true fiber helps carry fats out of the body. I dont assume, though, that since I'm only drink this shake once a day & only on training days that it would be to big a problem.

What can you do? I'm not going to be picky. Its a post workout shake and I only take it on training days. Tastes good and is good for me IMO. I'd be eating whole foods post workout if I could, but this proves to be more conenient and a faster source of nutrients.

 

[BigRonWannabee]

I dont like it. Too slow digesting. For a PWO shake id have dextrose and whey. Plan and simple. Follow it up after 30-45 minutes with that shake you mentioned and you'd be set.

 

[ectomorph]

I dont like it. Too slow digesting. For a PWO shake id have dextrose and whey. Plan and simple. Follow it up after 30-45 minutes with that shake you mentioned and you'd be set.

Agreed.

 

[StoneColdNTO]

I don't like it either. I'd give it a 2 out of 10.

Stick with dextrose/protein at a 2:1 ratio and follow that up 1.5 hours later with a solid meal with the same macro-nutrient ratio.

 

[Vigilance]

Yeah dude, that shake sucks. Like the other guys said, stick with whey and dextrose. There is no need to get creative.

I also think thats way too many calories. How many cals are you eating every day?

 

[Eze]

1

 

[Popichulo]

OK OK Rate my PWO SHake 1-10

Whey Protein 50g
Dextrose 100g
Glutamine 10g

Mixed in Water.

 

[StoneColdNTO]

OK OK Rate my PWO SHake 1-10

Whey Protein 50g
Dextrose 100g
Glutamine 10g

Mixed in Water.

10+

 

[SprtNVolcoM]

Hum ... I get what you guys are saying. I never looked at it like this. I merly considered this shake my gainer, so to speak - never really looking at it in terms of digestion & absobtion but more in terms of total carb/protien consumption. I just figured if I shoved as much goodness into my body within that post WO window (what is it like 90min), it wouldnt matter what I took, how I took it, ect. I'll definitly rethink things...

I like the suggestion, "have a simple protien/dextro post WO, and save the shake for later." Who said that ... DougoeFre5h, I like that.

My total cal intake is 2800 to 3000 normally, but I'm cycling so I'm trying for 3500 to 4000 cals ED. You guys have to understand, also, that I'm running cardio AM and Training PM. Calories in (food consumption) - calories out (activity levels) right?? Since I dont have a way to really monitor calories out acuratly, I'm just shooting high.

Thanks for the advice though ... I'm going to give this some thought - see if I cant pull something better outa my ass. I appreciate the suggestions.

 

[Popichulo]

10+

HAHAHAH Aromatase inhibitor (AI) knew you would approve.

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

Here is all you need to know -

High Glucose Polymer and Whey protein Isolate (2:1 ratio)

1 hour later - Complex Carbohydrate, Whole food source protein (low fat) - Vegtable

 

[DaLinkWent]

Stupid question and maybe I already know the answer but if my shake consists of 50 grams of protein than I should have 100 grams of dextrose to follow the 2:1 ratio?

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

Yes that would be the case - However make sure that your carb intake = what your doing. Ie: Heavy intense workout more carbs and ect:

Personally i only take in (25g Whey protein isolate and 60g Carbs) immediately after training.

1 hour later (i consume 50g Protein from chicken and about 70g carbs from brown rice)

 

[SprtNVolcoM]

Off topic...

Dirk Money: How long did you study to become a nutritionist, if indeed that's what you are (sometimes our titles can be deceiving). I'm asking because I'm actually studying to become a nutritionist myself. I'm looking to get into Bastyr university up in WA, this next spring.

 

[DirkMoneyshot]

To answer you question the best i can -

Anyone can be a nutritionist, there are no laws governing that title. It can be anyone that has a knowledge of nutrition. IE: there are a lot of people that don't know shit.

However there are Dieticians that are univeristy degrees. As for the length of time i believe its 4 years plus extra if you want. However don't quote me on that.

I personally went to school for Exercise physiology, B.S.E and also am furthering my education to become a M.S.E with it geared towards nutrition.

Along with being around the sport (working as a personal trainer / nutrition consultant) and my formal education / certifications. Thats how i arrived at where i'm at.

Some of the best sports nutritionist in the business don't have any "formal" education in the area. IE: Chad Nichols, Hany Rambod, ect

The best piece of advice i can give you is - Find your own nitch and work your ass off. A lot of people would think that its an easy job, however the people that are really passionate about their work are some of the most stressed out individuals.

Best Wishes

 

[SprtNVolcoM]

Bastyr offers a 3yr degree in Nutrition which would give me my B.S in Nutritional Sciences. If I chose too, one more year following that degree and an intermship of some sort, bla bla bla, will get me my dietician certifications. So 4yrs is probably right, as you said.

How did ou start out in your profession? I find that the only way I'm going to get invloved is to start out in hospitals for the first few years (maybe interning or working lower wage) until I eventually build up clientail and seek out my own private practice. What other avenues are out there for a recently graduated kid with degree & certicfications? The job market in the nutrition field is blooming, especially over the next few years. I wouldnt doubt, if they dont already, that insurance companies will begin coving patients nutritional needs.

Anyway,
Thanks for the advice...