Monday, March 30, 2009

Suck It, Ryan Gosling

Protien shakes, you guys.

It seems like they've been working for Ryan Gosling. Bitch is getting buff! Ryan says he just works out and eats a lot to get in shape.

Numerous studies suggest that you should eat BEFORE & AFTER a workout. About an hour to 45 minutes before a workout for energy; within a half hour after to give your body back the stuff it needs. Without properly fueling yourself, it can lead to burning muscle instead of fat.

According to fitness mags {I forget if it was Men's Health or Mens' Fitness} you can get the stuff you need after a workout with a nice jug of low-fat chocolate milk. It works in a pinch, and economical too. Those fancy protein shakes are like $8! For myself, I buy the big tub of whey protein powder and make my own at home. The big tub is usually around $20-$30 and lasts a couple months.

The general consensus is that our bodies can only absorb about 20-30 grams of protein at once {I would think this varies by height/weight}. So most of the time you can take about half a supplement drink and still get the maximum benefits.

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