Maltodextrin or Oatmeal with whey pre-workout?

[skyeangel07]

My boyfriend currently has suggested I take 22 grams of Iron-tek whey protein and 53 grams of maltodextrin (perfect carb-up) immediately before I workout. I only put Maltodextrin because that is what is in the ingredients on the carb-up tub... So I am not sure if it is just a filler or a type of carb...
Is there a site which is great for finding particular GI values of carbs?? Thanks guys/gals.

[mavsluva]

My boyfriend currently has suggested I take 22 grams of Iron-tek whey protein and 53 grams of maltodextrin (perfect carb-up) immediately before I workout. I only put Maltodextrin because that is what is in the ingredients on the carb-up tub... So I am not sure if it is just a filler or a type of carb...
Is there a site which is great for finding particular GI values of carbs?? Thanks guys/gals.

I would highly discourage you intaking this concauction prior to both resistance training and cardio. I think you'd be okay taking this in prior to resistance training if it weren't so calorically dense. I think you'd be better off intaking an oatmeal/whey combination about an hour or two prior to working out. THEN take your boyfriends recommendation post workout. The main reason I would stay away from that many calories right before working out is that you want your body to expend all of its energy and resources on your training regimen, rather than having your body having to use its energy for digesting what you just ate.

Maltodextrin is a complex carb that's quick absorbing and it's shown to replenish muscle glycogen very quickly. It's a perfect product for post workout nutrition (along with whey). I like your boyfriends' recommendation in regards to the amount of both products, but I'd save it for post workout nutrition rather than pre workout nutrition.

Good luck!

[skyeangel07]

How about 3g creatine, 1 serving of oatmeal, 1 scoop of way 30-60 minutes before working out. And a 3g creatine, a couple slices of white bread, 1.5 scoops of whey mixed with water post workout. And chicken breast and vegetables about 1-1.5hrs after that. I am really trying to put on lean muscle mass. I work out like a guy and have 16% bf already. I think that is pretty good for a girl. It's hard getting in all of my carbs on a daily basis. I am trying to get in 2g of carbs per lb of body weight. Does someone want to assist me with a diet based on my goals?