Posted Wed April 16 2008 11:50 AM
I just recently gave birth to my first child 5 weeks ago and of course while I was pregnant I consumed more calories then normal. I am now back to my normal rountine and looking to gain some lean muscle. I only gained 15lbs and I am alredy below my pre-pregnancy weight. It was easy to get back into my workout routine but I am now struggling with what to eat pre and post workout. I have read many articles stating that you should consume a whey protein with a slow digestive carb 30-60mins before your workout and consume a whey protein with a fast digestive carb such as a gatorade, white bread, bagels with jelly or honey etc... So this morning I woke up around 630am ate 1/2cup of oatmeal with 1 scoop of Muscle Provider trained at 8am and immedately after my workout around 930am I ate 1/2 a bagel with 1tbs of jelly and 2 scoops of muscle of provider. Then at 12pm I ate 2 cups of spinach with 5oz chicken and 1tbs of flax oil. My question is, am I doing the right thing and should I believe and follow everythinig I read. I need some help with what I should eat before triaining ( I train at 8am) and what to consume after I train ( I train a for about an hour) then what should follow after my postwork out snack.