energy drinks and weight loss

[lewis1641]

Bonjourno. Question. When I exercise I drink water. Should I be drinking an energy drink? Bearing in mind I am doing this to lose weight. I assume they are fairly high in calories. [/quote]

 

[Andy B]

You want some of this stuff

http://www.highfive.co.uk/zero_INT.php

 

[kaiser]

As above^ but you could try Nuun too http://www.nuun.co.uk/

Kona cola is nice

I'd say though use this for workouts less than 2.5hrs, after that you might want to think about replacing carbs.

 

[MikeD]

I've given up on energy drinks. Bit of salt in a water bottle plus enough orange juice to mask the taste of the salt. Maybe a blob of honey in there too.

 

[Groundoggy]

I'd stick with water unless you get sick of it and need a change. The electrolyte drinks are more for athletes looking for optimum performance. It would probably be a waste of money IMO. If you get sick of water drink something low cal/healthy that you enjoy.

If you were training for a mini marathon or something then I might suggest some sort of electrolyte drink.

 

[Deleted member 13859]

half of a can of sugar free monster energy gives you a kick up the arse, about 11 cals per can i think.

 

[IWish]

You'd be better off drinking a still energy drink like powerade or lucozade sport if you want to drink an energy drink. Carbonated drinks. Increase your heart rate and don't do much else. It just feels like an adrenaline shot. So the added strain of exercise puts even more pressure on your heart.

 

[IWish]

You'd be better off drinking a still energy drink like powerade or lucozade sport if you want to drink an energy drink. Carbonated drinks. Increase your heart rate and don't do much else. It juPpst feels like an adrenaline shot. So the added strain of exercise puts even more pressure on your heart.

 

[IWish]

You'd be better off drinking a still energy drink like powerade or lucozade sport if you want to drink an energy drink. Carbonated drinks. Increase your heart rate and don't do much else. It just feels like an adrenaline shot. So the added strain of exercise puts even more pressure on your heart.

 

[ratbane]

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A swift pint of Guiness in the Sporting Chance perked me up no end at 90miles into the CARTEN100 the week before last.