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(bluze @ Aug. 17 2006,22:05)</div><div id="QUOTEHEAD">QUOTE</div><div id="QUOTE">I was re-reading through the FAQ section and am a little confused about something.
When should I have carbs with my protein shake... pre-workout, post-workout, both, or neither?
FYI...Monday I will be starting to cut. Does it change for cutting or bulking?
The last thing I'd heard was protein before and protein+carbs right after.
Comments?
Sincerely,
Greg
PS - Do you guys usually go with vanilla and change the taste to your liking or go with a standalone flavor (like Chocolate)?
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If you've read the faqs then you'll have read Bryan's answer to this very questiona and therefore wouldn't need to ask it!!
quoting from the faq...
t depends on your goals really. If you are trying to get big at all costs, you want plenty of carbs in both your pre- and post-workout drink.
If you are trying to grow while leaning out, you will want no carbs in your pre-workout drink, and delayed carbs about 30 minutes after your post workout protein drink.
If you are trying to get lean and keep as much muscle as possible, use only protein pre- and post-workout, then have carbs with your first whole food meal following your workout.
These are just guidelines. There is nothing special about them. You can still get lean with carbs in your pre-and post-workout drink. You can still get big without carbs in your pre- and post-workout drink. Overall calories is still the most important factor and shouldn't be forgotten while nit-picking over subtle physiological mechanisms, etc.
