protein, simple carbs, and bcaas

[calaja52]

ok.. i've got my diet down, and i've got my training routine lined out, the last thing i'm trying to figure out is my pre/post workout stuff. I think that some simple carbs, protein, and bcaas is the way to go? After extensive searching i cant really find how much of each i really need to take and whats the best form of each to go with. I'm 5ft 10, 180 pounds at about 15-16% bf.

 

[MDR]

I really only take in simple carbs right after training. My protein contains BCAA's, and I get the rest from food.

 

[calaja52]

how much of each do you take pre/post workout roughly?

 

[isdatzo]

Depends on what you want. E.g., if you were trying to lose weight, I'd stick with protein only. What's your goal?

 

[calaja52]

main goal right now is to cut a little more fat.. i've been taking 40-50 simple carbs and about 18g protein right after then eating an hour later

 

[isdatzo]

In that case, I'd definitely throw out all simple carbs. The added protein should make sure you're not eating up your muscle while training.

 

[MDR]

main goal right now is to cut a little more fat.. i've been taking 40-50 simple carbs and about 18g protein right after then eating an hour later

You might up the protein a bit.

 

[calaja52]

will do, thanks!