What is a good PWO carb to restore muslce glycogen?

**FitFighter** · #1 05-13-2008, 12:41 AM

Hi all- I usually have a banana and a protein shake PWO, but just read that fructose restores liver glycogen and NOT muscle glycogen. So what should I eat PWO to restore muscle glycogen? I do not eat any simple sugars, just usually oats, yams, ezikiel bread (and bananas PWO only). What to eat???

**Blondell** · #2 05-13-2008, 12:42 AM

I like rice cakes and bagels

**Badgergrl** · #3 05-13-2008, 02:40 AM

throw some waxy maize in your shake

**SBT** · #4 05-13-2008, 02:43 AM

I use waxy maize or rice cakes

**Rainy** · #5 05-13-2008, 09:19 AM

I use rice cakes too.

#6 05-13-2008, 11:30 AM

Bananas, oatmeal, sweet potatoes are my options BUT I would love Pop Tarts.

**Suzanne** · #7 05-13-2008, 12:17 PM

i would go poptarts too (i wish!)

waxy maize by itself then 30 min later protein shake

**bree marsh** · #8 05-13-2008, 12:40 PM

off-season, i usually do a white bagel and either fruit or juice.

**FitFighter** · #9 05-13-2008, 12:46 PM

So fruit is OK??? I would LOVE a bagel- what do you put on it? Thanks for the replies. Do you eat the rice cakes plain? or with some PB on it??

**Blondell** · #10 05-13-2008, 12:48 PM

I keep fats to a minimum--they slow the absorption of the carbs and I want those carbs in my muscles asap. lol. Fruit replenishes liver glycogen b/f it starts to fill muscle glycogen. That is why I don't use it pwo.

Hannibal · #11 05-13-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Badgergrl

throw some waxy maize in your shake

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Originally Posted by SBT

I use waxy maize or rice cakes

I agree on the Waxy Maize....I feel a lot better on it than other PWO carbs.

**Meechel** · #12 05-13-2008, 01:51 PM

my top choices are raisin bread, cereal, 100 calorie pack choc covered pretzels x2, mini cheddar rice cakes, and healthy choice fudge bars or skinny cow sandwiches.

I get all my "cravings" worked out thru my PWO meals and never have urge to go off plan.

**IslandGirl** · #13 05-13-2008, 02:02 PM

Waxy Maize immediately post workout. I shake mines at the gym and drink it as I'm walking out the door.

Off-season, I will have a poptart right when I get home. Or a bagel with cream cheese. You want the sugar.

Then 30-45 mins. later, I'll have a protein shake.

**Shelly** · #14 05-13-2008, 02:37 PM

i agree on the waxy maize. i have it PWO in my shake.. and its great

Hannibal · #15 05-13-2008, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NPCFigureTwins-Shelly

i agree on the waxy maize. i have it PWO in my shake.. and its great

After you get used to the consistency that is....I think the first couple times I used it in shakes I made awesome messes since it clumps up.

**Blondell** · #16 05-13-2008, 03:10 PM

I plan to try waxy maize, at some point, but when dieting, I'd rather have solid food as much as possible. lol

**IslandGirl** · #17 05-13-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hannibal

After you get used to the consistency that is....I think the first couple times I used it in shakes I made awesome messes since it clumps up.

I get my waxy from TrueProtein. No clumps whatsoever. Mixes perfectly with water.

Hannibal · #18 05-13-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IslandGirl

I get my waxy from TrueProtein. No clumps whatsoever. Mixes perfectly with water.

Yeah as soon as I run out of the stuff I got I am switchin to TrueProtein.

**FitFighter** · #19 05-13-2008, 03:16 PM

I just realized I spelled muscle wrong. Anyway- I prefer to eat whole foods too. So something sugary all the way? It also has to be easy and I can eat in the car. My ride home from the gym is 30 mins.

**Badgergrl** · #20 05-13-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IslandGirl

I get my waxy from TrueProtein. No clumps whatsoever. Mixes perfectly with water.

I started getting mine there too. I love it!
I just started using there protein too; it's the only stuff besides jay robb I can find w/o artificial sweeteners- and it's cheaper and easier to find. I love that I can customize it and get exactly what I want.