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08-10-06, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by j3oomerang
the problem with chocolate milk and shakes is that they have too much fat for post workout, which will slow down your absorption. you want to replenish yourself right after a workout as quick as possible
08-10-06, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DrPete
+1. It's actually made by the same company as Endurox, and uses the same 4:1 carb
rotein ratio. As I recall the sugar composition is a little different but not by much.
I made the mistake of buying a 10-serving jar of the Lemon-Lime accelerade before tasting it. Now I'm fighting my way through it so it doesn't go to waste. The "green death" look is very intimidating when you use clear bottles, though.
rotein ratio. As I recall the sugar composition is a little different but not by much. I made the mistake of buying a 10-serving jar of the Lemon-Lime accelerade before tasting it. Now I'm fighting my way through it so it doesn't go to waste. The "green death" look is very intimidating when you use clear bottles, though.
I've read the label and the stuff in Frost appears to be the same as in any other Gatorade but my reactions to Gatorade is quite striking with strong nausea and little recovery whereas Frost just seems to work OK without any added physical trauma.
Now Frost is getting difficult to find so I'm sticking more and more with gels and plain water which appears to have no bad side effects with me.
08-10-06, 04:06 PM
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I don't race, so special drinks aren't needed for me.
Chocolate Milk is so far the best I have yet to discover. Super cheap by comparison, and tastes better than anything else. Yum, Yum delicious!!
Chocolate Milk is so far the best I have yet to discover. Super cheap by comparison, and tastes better than anything else. Yum, Yum delicious!!
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Originally Posted by brianappleby
I like endurox. it tastes alright. I don't think recovery drinks work any better than just eating lunch, but they happen to be more convenient if lunch isn't readily available after a ride.
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08-10-06, 05:04 PM
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I believe in more protein (and mixed proteins) than most. I have been using ProPeptide MBF: Protein: 42g, to aid in muscle repair, Carbohydrates: 84g, Low in simple sugars (including Lactose) and Fat: 5g.
Also, I tend to lose weight when I cycle a lot. So the 550 Calories helps me maintain my size.
Also, I tend to lose weight when I cycle a lot. So the 550 Calories helps me maintain my size.
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I've been happy with Clif Shot Recovery, Natural Vanilla flavor, same people that make Clif Bars. Tastes good, carb/protein mix looks reasonable (5:1), substantially organic
08-10-06, 06:27 PM
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Wow, what a cornucopia of brands!!!
I typically use what's around: Mostly water to which I add a little brown sugar and a tiny amount of salt. I'll sprinkle a little of the kid's Kool Aid to add flavor.
It dios the tricks on the rides and what I loose on image I more than make up in terms of savings.
I typically use what's around: Mostly water to which I add a little brown sugar and a tiny amount of salt. I'll sprinkle a little of the kid's Kool Aid to add flavor.
It dios the tricks on the rides and what I loose on image I more than make up in terms of savings.
08-10-06, 08:42 PM
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08-10-06, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bjkeen
A fotie of Old English 800 at T+2 hours.
Now my recovery drink is....WATER <--new and improved....***With Twice the Hydrogen!***
My son's recovery drink is better - breast milk. Organic.
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Originally Posted by backinthesaddle
I've been happy with Clif Shot Recovery, Natural Vanilla flavor, same people that make Clif Bars. Tastes good, carb/protein mix looks reasonable (5:1), substantially organic
08-11-06, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SBSpartan
Here is a thread I couldn't find.
What is your favorite recovery drink? .
What is your favorite recovery drink? .
08-11-06, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Psimet2001
My son's recovery drink is better - breast milk. Organic.
08-11-06, 10:39 AM
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i tend to use Pro4 recovery and repair drink and if i eat anything its nattoh mixed with green onions , Ume , Japaneses mountain potato and a quail egg.
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After a ride I tend to drink everything that "feels" right till I hit the "spot"
pretty much my normal routine
water
orange juice
milk/chocolate
other fruit juice -by this time I'm usually downing a pickle or spanish olives or tortilla chips etc
more water
and finally sit down with a grabbed fruit or a pbj or leftover pasta
pretty much my normal routine
water
orange juice
milk/chocolate
other fruit juice -by this time I'm usually downing a pickle or spanish olives or tortilla chips etc
more water
and finally sit down with a grabbed fruit or a pbj or leftover pasta
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One scoop of whey protein in a 20oz bike bottle of orange juice works well for me. Sometimes I cut the oj with water so it's a bit less sweet. I usually drink this immediately after finishing 80+ mile rides, then follow up with a meal in the next hour.
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Choc milk beats Endurox:
https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/...n1342839.shtml
Unfortunately I'm lactose intolerant.
Dave
https://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/...n1342839.shtml
Unfortunately I'm lactose intolerant.
Dave
