simple/complex carbs

[pduke1234]

Whats the diffrence and why are complex carbs such as dextrose better for you? how do they effect ur muscles?

[novastepp]

it's all about insulin...

[pduke1234]

heh. i am not fully aware of how that works. I just picked up cyto gainer for post workout. has 56 g of protien and 90g of carbs , 500 calories. An also i picked up some 12 hour protein so i can take it within the day if i dont consume enough protein through solid foods.

[novastepp]

well what's your diet and how do you know you arent consuming enough?

[pduke1234]

well , im just saying , in between work and school sometimes i dont get enough for sure . because of a lack of eating. sometimes i only get to eat 3x a day which sucks. so i figured on those days i could possible get some 12 hour protein in the morning so it stays active in my body throughtout the day. i try to get atleast 250 g of protein and 300 g of carbs a day. i also got this little baby stomach im trying to get rid of , so i been doing light cardio 3x a week. The thing is im trying to lose my stomach while bulking which is hard. Its actually funny. i barely have a stomach. its only the bottem part and the sides lol. the top of my stomach ( under my chest ) is like almost abs...its ****ing halarious but it gets me so mad that i cant get rid of the bottem part of my stomach. The rest of my body is like leaned out. If u know any techniques plz help ! lol

[bcap]

simple carbs (i.e. sugar) are generally avoided and have a very high G.I value. We use them post workout and post workout only. Lower G.I. carbs (complex carbs) such as oats and brown rice we use to get energy FOR workout and as ppwo.

[pduke1234]

AHH i see now. thank you but can anyone answer my last reply?

[Kärnfysikern]

splitting carbs into complex and simple carbs is the "old" way of classifying carbs. Simple just means it has a less complex molecular structure.

Far more important is the GI of carbs. Some simple carbs have very low Gi while some complex carbs has fairly high GI.

Forget about simple and complex. Just find a good GI table and follow that.

[Kärnfysikern]

well , im just saying , in between work and school sometimes i dont get enough for sure . because of a lack of eating. sometimes i only get to eat 3x a day which sucks. so i figured on those days i could possible get some 12 hour protein in the morning so it stays active in my body throughtout the day. i try to get atleast 250 g of protein and 300 g of carbs a day. i also got this little baby stomach im trying to get rid of , so i been doing light cardio 3x a week. The thing is im trying to lose my stomach while bulking which is hard. Its actually funny. i barely have a stomach. its only the bottem part and the sides lol. the top of my stomach ( under my chest ) is like almost abs...its ****ing halarious but it gets me so mad that i cant get rid of the bottem part of my stomach. The rest of my body is like leaned out. If u know any techniques plz help ! lol

you need to decide if you want to get rid of fat or bulk. Trying to do both never works good.

If you cant get more than 3 solid meals a day bring shakes and fruits to work and school. There is always time to slam a shake and eat a apple.

[pduke1234]

yah , thats whut i been doing...pro bars and stuff. thanks for your help

[Kärnfysikern]

bars are pretty much junk though to be honest. They are like a candybar with some added protein

Its much better to have a pro/fat shake with whey+flax/olive oil or a pro/carb shake with whey+milk and some fruits.

[magic32]

bars are pretty much junk though to be honest. They are like a candybar with some added protein

Great overall advice. But the bar statement is ABSOLUTELY PROFOUND!

There are very few bars that I would even consider consuming. My standards:

• Low in sugar
• Low to mod in sodium
• Mod in calories
• Carbs (depend on your goal)
• Sat fats should be in direct proportion to protein to offset it (similar to peanut butter) I require a minimum 10:1 RATIO (protein: fat)
• Taste is immaterial (not my purpose; however my favorite bar tastes like a Pay Day…coincidental).
• Cost efficient

My favorite…Avid Source Caramel Peanut Roll
STATS:

• 8g Sugars
• 300mg Sodium
• 240 Calories
• 22g Carbs
• 1.5g Sat fats
• 24g Protein
• Taste = Pay Day…coincidental. (two other flavors)
• Cost = $14 for box of 12; + S/H = $4.95 (does not change with amount purchased)
• Where: Allstarhealth.com

M.

[pduke1234]

Hey i have another question . after i workout i have my shake which contains 56g protein and like 80 carbs . how long after that do i consume my solid food? i usual;ly eat a meal about 15-20 minutes later. is that correct ?

[novastepp]

well , im just saying , in between work and school sometimes i dont get enough for sure . because of a lack of eating. sometimes i only get to eat 3x a day which sucks. so i figured on those days i could possible get some 12 hour protein in the morning so it stays active in my body throughtout the day. i try to get atleast 250 g of protein and 300 g of carbs a day. i also got this little baby stomach im trying to get rid of , so i been doing light cardio 3x a week. The thing is im trying to lose my stomach while bulking which is hard. Its actually funny. i barely have a stomach. its only the bottem part and the sides lol. the top of my stomach ( under my chest ) is like almost abs...its ****ing halarious but it gets me so mad that i cant get rid of the bottem part of my stomach. The rest of my body is like leaned out. If u know any techniques plz help ! lol

sadly, for most guys their midesction is the last part and the heardest part, to lean out. really nail down a diet and you will get it bro!!!

[novastepp]

Hey i have another question . after i workout i have my shake which contains 56g protein and like 80 carbs . how long after that do i consume my solid food? i usual;ly eat a meal about 15-20 minutes later. is that correct ?

i wait almost an hour. depends on if i am cooking or just preparing, and if i even feel like i "could" be hungry, i eat my PPWO meal.

[DNoMac]

I've heard within the "anabolic hour". I usually try to follow that if I can. I'm usually pretty hungry by the time i'm done lifting though.

[novastepp]

I've heard within the "anabolic hour". I usually try to follow that if I can. I'm usually pretty hungry by the time i'm done lifting though.

so you have both your PWO shake, and your PPWO meal easily within an hour of working out?

[sooners04]

Drink the shake then about an hour later eat a pro/carb meal.