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This sounds weird, but my husband researched recovery drinks a couple months ago when he started P90X and didn't want to spend a lot of cash on their protein shakes. He found out that one of the best (and cheapest) recovery drinks is 8 oz of chocolate milk with a scoop of protein powder. It also tastes better than most recovery drinks!
Well milk has lots of protein....and protein shakes have lots of protein? So I guess that's why it's good. And i'd imagine some sugar is necessary after depleting all your energy levels at the gym
But keep in mind that depending on your goals, you could end up counterbalancing the work out you just did. You shouldn't need a post work out drink unless you are seriously kicking ass and taking names.
http://www.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding_200/247_fitness_tip.html
I dunno about you though, but a glass of chocolate milk is the LAST thing I want after a work out! Milk?! Ew
yeah - u do NOT want chocolate milk if you are doing a low-carb shake.
I've been low-carb for a year and a half now and my favorite low-carb shake:
blend and drink!
and PLEASE do NOT be afraid of the fats in coconut milk - especially if you are lowcarb. google "coconut oil" and you will be AMAZED at the wealth of information on how HEALTHY coconut oil and milk and the MCFA's are for you!
i've been low-carbing for over a year and dropped 35 pounds and kept it off for 9 months now!
Not to start a low-carb debate, but according to some experts I highly respect (like Joe Friel, the triathlon guru), before and after workouts is a good time to have carbs. If you're working out with any intensity, consider looking into the Paleo diet.
The basic idea is low carb with lots of fruits and veggies, but that you need some carbs for exercise. I don't remember the exact timeframes, but it is something like an hour beforehand and then afterwards for as long as you worked out. So, if you have a 2 hour workout you can eat carbs for 2 hours afterwards.
Thus, the carbs in chocolate milk would be just fine. It is actually a perfect recovery food. I've used the expensive recovery formulas like Endurox and they're yucky. I buy cases of chocolate milk boxes at Costco now and it works great for me. Quick, easy, portable.
I use GNC's whey protein in chocolate it is low in carbs/sugar and high in protein.
I will agree with looking into the Paleo Diet - there are many good low-carb diets out there (i happen to do atkins) but the Paleo is just as good!
however, milk (especially conventional) just isn't that good for you...go to www.westonaprice.org for all the information on it.
http://www.westonaprice.org/FAQ-Dairy.html
I would also stay away from soy as well (whehter it's soy protein or soy milk)
http://www.westonaprice.org/FAQ-Soy.html
I just stick a thing of low fat vanilla yogurt and 9 or 10 big strawberries in the freezer before I work out (so they are about 75% frozen when I'm done) and blend it with a splash of skim milk. Delicious smoothie and satisfies my sweet tooth. I don't know about carbs, but I think I counted that the whole thing was like 100 calories once, and it makes a BIG glass...
Well I am not really interested in dropping weight. I only weigh 100 pounds. I need to gain muscle weight as well as tone up for the wedding and my job. I can't be a police officer with only 100 pounds when the most of the people that I will encounter are way bigger than me.
So with that said, maybe low-carb isn't right for me? I will have to look into the coconut milk since I lactose and I don't really get along. I do think that I need a recovery drink since I am trying to build muscle and need some help repairing them after a hard workout.
I am definitely NOT going the chocolate milk route. But thanks ladies.
If you're trying to gain muscle, go for a protein shake. I make mine with soy milk (Silk) all the time. I've tried a lot of brands and Gold Standard dissolves the best. I like the chocolate flavor, but they have lots of choices. PM me if you want to discuss.
With your fitness goals in mind, don't fret too much about low-carb. For optimal muscle regeneration post-workout, your shake needs both protein and good carbs and they need them quickly. There is a lot of research out there and a lot of experts disagree on what shake is perfect. Check out the library of articles at bodybuilding.com. They're very helpful. And with much respect to the deliciousness of chocolate milk, I don't think any of them would recommend the bad carbs that are contained in regular chocolate milk. You want the sort of carb that is going to help the muscle the most, not the ineffecient sort that isn't going to help the damaged muscle fiber much. There are articles on best post-workout shakes. If funds are unlimited you can purchase supplements that you can drop into your shake containing the ideal carbohydrates.
I second the vote for Optimum Nutrition's Whey Protein product. I mix it with skim milk and when I'm trying to pack on size and strength, I mix that with a packet of Quaker Oats oatmeal to get more calories and carbs. I workout in the morning, so it functions as sort of a breakfast too. It's yummy and mixes easily, so I keep it in a desk drawer at work too sicne it doesn't require much help getting mixed up.
Here's a sample article on post workout shakes for muscle growth:
Not low-carb, but my post-workout smoothie is one frozen banana, one tablespoon of peanut butter, and one tablespoon of chocolate chips. When blended, the frozen banana has the consistency of ice cream. Plus there's protein from the peanut butter and a little chocolate for my sweet tooth.
Low carb wont keep you from gaining muscle - just the opposite. Try Muscle Milk. No actual lactose, low carb, and the tastiest stuff out there. Its higher in protein and fat which is great for muscle and its low carb. Good Luck!
After I have a hard workout (like I know I'm going to be really sore the next day) I'll drink a muscle milk light. They taste kind of funny, but you get used to it, and they have everything your body needs to replenish after a hard workout without too many calories.
I could never drink chocolate milk right after a workout, I think it would make me vomit, haha, but if that works for you it'll probably be cheaper then protein shakes.
And just remember, unless you're having a super hardcore workout, you would probably be fine with just a snack. Lean protein, fruit (for fiber), and a small amount of non-refined carbs will replenish your body just fine. And TONS of water!
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Hey Ladies,
I am looking to find a good post-workout low carb shake. Any recommendations or what you all use?