What to eat before I lift...... trying to cut fat

[BrownBomber]

Hello -

I'm looking over old posts and want to verify this.

My goal is to cut bodyfat.

Before I hit the weights, should I.....

Eat a Pro/Carb, Pro/Fat, Protein only?

If carbs, what kind? Slow digesting, Fruit, Veggies, ect?


Thank you -
BB

[novastepp]

i would eat a lower GI carb like oats. and pro/carb should always be consumed pre and post workout.

[sorel_C]

if fat loss is all your after,, and retaining muscle youll do good with just pro/veggies or pro /fat,, and the same token your overall calories have to be in check too,,

[TR'05]

Depending on how you tolerate carbohydrates, they are not necessarily required in the "meal" prior to training.

For some individuals, CHOs (particularly starchy or those with high glycemic load) can result in hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, which can actually reduce blood glucose soon thereafter. The drop in blood glucose can actually affect negatively the quality of your workout, as you're left feeling tired or lethargic (this happens often to the carb intolerant, such as myself).

The ideal time to consume CHOs for those individuals who experience a "crash" after CHO/PROT meal, would be immediately upon training (i.e. peri-workout) and immediately after. The body maintains blood glucose levels better during exercise; in additon, your activated CNS (owing to the resistance training) will prevent the crash from occuring.

As with everything in training, this is HIGHLY dependent on the individual. If you are carb intolerant, and want a PRO/CHO meal 30-90 minutes pre training, make sure the carbs have a very low glycemic load- blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, green veggies, mushrooms, yams. Save the simple sugars/starches for peri and post.

[novastepp]

agreed. i never really understood why some eat high GI carbs before a workout, seeing as insulin would help lower that sugar and it really wouldn't benefit a workout. but it does depend on the individual.

[BrownBomber]

Thank you for you advice.

I have never heard the term "peri" Can you explain please?

Also, carbs make me VERY chunky. I'm not sure if this means
Im tolerant or intolerant. I think I'm just going to try straight
whey before a workout.


Thanks again guys -
BB

[novastepp]

carbs shouldn't effect any weight gain if they are consumed before a workout. keep in mind that they will essentially only fuel your workout when used at that time. i really think it would be beneficial to at least have some.

[BrownBomber]

carbs shouldn't effect any weight gain if they are consumed before a workout. keep in mind that they will essentially only fuel your workout when used at that time. i really think it would be beneficial to at least have some.

Thats what I was thinking.....

Should it be slow digesting like OATS

or

Or fast like a banana, apple, etc?


I was thinking around 50-60 grams of protein and 30 grams of carbs


Thanks bro -
BB

[rocket22]

i think your best option is to go with a slow digesting carb like oats about 90 minutes preworkout, that is what I have done for a couple years now and no complaints. I always have this meal whether bulking or cutting its just the amount of carbs change

[novastepp]

go with slow digesting. i also follow this plan. rocket waits 90 minutes and i go with 60. so i'd say at least an hour before you lift, to allow for absorption. could go 50g-50g pro-carbs too if you wanted.

[Lach01]

go with slow digesting. i also follow this plan. rocket waits 90 minutes and i go with 60. so i'd say at least an hour before you lift, to allow for absorption. could go 50g-50g pro-carbs too if you wanted.

This the one i go for, the slow absoption of the carbs allows your body to turn to the fat for energy, hence fat loss during your workout, go for a high portein carb PWO then to boost glycogen levels and stop body eatign away at muscles, sports drink (gatorade/lucazade sport i find handy)

[novastepp]

your body will still be burning the carbs for fuel, they are just lower GI and healthier IMO than dex. it's all personal preference and what works.

[M302_Imola]

My pre workout meal consist of 1/2 cup of oats, 1 banana, and a 40g whey protein shake. How does this sound guys? I often wonder if I should cut out the banana and up the oats to 1 cup, opinions?

[TR'05]

My pre workout meal consist of 1/2 cup of oats, 1 banana, and a 40g whey protein shake. How does this sound guys? I often wonder if I should cut out the banana and up the oats to 1 cup, opinions?

That is fine. I am 99% sure bananas have a lower glycemic index than oats. At 1 banana vs. 1/2 a cup of oats, glycemic load would be lower also, I believe.

[novastepp]

That is fine. I am 99% sure bananas have a lower glycemic index than oats. At 1 banana vs. 1/2 a cup of oats, glycemic load would be lower also, I believe.

i'm not exactly positive. i'm in class and don't have my chart here. also, both of those are good carb choices. the whey protein will incraese the amino levels in your blood but will be absorbed quickly, remember that, so don't wait to long before training. but that should be fine. i usually resort to whole foods except for PWO, but I know guys who use whey pre-workout and have had great success, some are on this board.

[M302_Imola]

Thanks guys, ask and you shall receive...I can always count on you guys for accurate responses!

[abbot138]

That is fine. I am 99% sure bananas have a lower glycemic index than oats. At 1 banana vs. 1/2 a cup of oats, glycemic load would be lower also, I believe.

banana- 51 index
oats- 65 index