When to take protein - before or after weights????? - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

TAURI · 07-07-2002, 07:32 AM

I am fairly new to weight lifting and have a question. For lunch I generally like to eat a high protein low carb 250 calorie bar. Would it be better to eat it before working out or after? And why?
Please explain.
Thank you!!
TAURi

andreaphilip3 · 07-07-2002, 08:48 AM

hi tauri,

i say b/f b/c not only will your metabo kick up from the bar, but then from the weights so yr gettin a double kick plus it will give you energy. hth.

drisnya · 07-08-2002, 09:03 PM

both....before and after....after especially bc the protein aids in recovery....protein before for energy and after to prevent catabolism.

TAURI · 07-08-2002, 09:44 PM

Thank you both!!
T

07-09-2002, 12:49 AM

chk out SELF magazine of August issue.. it states that you shoudl drink 2 glasses of water after weight lifting.. it will help build up the protein for ur muscles.. soemthing like that.