Didn't want to create a new thread but I have a question on water and food intake during workouts and I thought of throwing it out here.

I have been going to the gym for quite a while and I'm happy with my progress but today while I was working out, this FF PT approached me and asked me not to drink too much water (3 liters of water in that two hours) and eat (I hit the gym for 2 hours and I eat a quarter of a banana every half an hour) as he said that it would slow down my progress.

Any truth in what he said?

Eating is a no no? I always thought bananas were good. I kinda feel my gastric kicking in, especially in the last half hour.

I suppose this means I should eat more pre-workout right?

Sadly, I have not been taking whey for a long time (5 months) but I'm saving to gather enough funds for it.

12.30 PM Lunch - Toufu + Chicken + french beans + small rice [outside in college, can't cook]

4.00 PM 4 egg whites + 1 banana

5.30 - 5.45 I'll be at the gym. [3 liters water + 1 banana]

Any advice on where I should tweak? It's not the lack of energy that I suffer from, I can still continue but it's the gastric juice that stops me.

Rather than water, would you recommend glucose + water?

I have to admit I got the banana idea from watching tennis

@angrydog, I have a 500 ml bottle of 100 Plus or gatorade after my workout. My mom also is afraid of me getting water poisoning but I just can't stop drinking water. I mean, I sweat a bucket. I have to change shirts and underwear during my workout, that's how bad it is.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, I try my best to hit the gym at 5.30-5.45 but sometimes if I am unable to do so, I'll go after breakfast.

6.30 AM - 2 egg whites + 1 bowl of oats

8.00 AM Gym [same diet, 3 liters + 1 banana]

In case if that has an effect.

This post has been edited by kobe8byrant: Apr 29 2010, 01:07 PM

Okay, I'll try to eat more pre-workout.

Last two questions:

1) Would Gatorade or 100 Plus slow down my progress?

2) Would you recommend Glucose + water rather than plain water during workouts?

Thanks.

Sigh....just ate McDonald's double spicy chicken mcdeluxe for dinner at 12 midnight. T.T

thought of leaving half behind but i dont like the idea of wasting food. will pay the price now.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Same here. Going out for LSD tomorrow.

That's BS.

My God, that sounds yummy. You take how many of these per day?

I've eaten raw chicken by accident. It's not as gross as you think.

Hi sifus, I come in peace.

Anyway, I now have some cash in my pocket and think that it's about the right time to spend some money on some supplements but before parting with my money, I thought I'd seek some advice here.

I'm thinking of getting ON Whey but my friends have been recommending me to get Nitro-Tech Hardcore instead. They said if I were insistent to stick with ON Whey, I could have them side by side but I'm thinking that that would be overkill. Advice?

Also, was thinking of getting Creatine for the first time but am wondering whether capsules or shakes would be better?

Any other supplements I should be on the look for? Was thinking of getting Whey + 1 more.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Thanks for the advice guys (including alzaim) and I'll take that in mind. Would ON + Creatine be sufficient or am I still lacking in the supplements department?

I currently take Fish Oil tablets plus Multivitamins.

Thanks.

Lastly,

I read that people with lactose intolerance should select whey protein with less than 0.1g of lactose per tablespoon of whey but looking at the nutritional information (obtained from a LYN member's site), it shows:

10lbs -
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (30.4g)
Servings Per Container: 155
Amount Per Serving Amt %DV
Calories 120
Calories From Fat 10
Total Fat 1g 2%*
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%*
Cholesterol 30mg 10%*
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%*
Sugars 1g †
Protein 24g 48%*
Calcium 140 14%*
Sodium 60mg 3%*
Potassium 150mg 4%*
Enzyme Blend 25mg
Aminogen® †
Lactase(Standardized To 100,000 FCC Units/g) †
* % Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your calorie needs.
† Daily Value (DV) not established.

Can anyone educate me what that in bold would mean for people with lactose intolerance?

Thanks.

Yeah, but I was actually wondering what '(Standardized To 100,000 FCC Units/g) †' this meant? Would that be enough to prevent me from having diarrhea when I consume that whey?

Thanks

thanks for the assurance.

I have no idea on any of the bottom four so I just boil eggs in the morning and crack them whenever I need them.

This post has been edited by kobe8byrant: May 16 2010, 07:07 PM

I terasa.

where is the korean beef buffet?

Guys, I've been having a fever/flu two weeks ago but even after medication, I was still feeling the effects of it. So, I've stopped going to the gym during this time. Today is my first day since getting the fever/flu and I haven't been able to lift as much as I have. And for cardio, I've not been able to run as much as I have. For example, previously I could run 11 km per hour but now after my 6th km, I feel exhausted and had to lie down on the bench for 10 minutes before being able to drag myself home.

Advice/help on how should I proceed with my training? I mean by what percentage should I reduce the intensity? And any advice that can hasten the process of me being back to normal lifting/running.

I've stopped on my whey protein and supplements. I'm only taking multivitamins and omega3. I'm just slightly (ok, more than slightly ) disappointed that all the hard work these few months have seemed to slipped away.

I thought it was good practice to have cardio after exercises. Why in this case, cardio first?