Recovery/ Nutrition

[shutterman]

Interested to see what others do in regards to nutrition and recovery

Presently aiming for bodyfat loss so things will change as and when i feel ready.

Currently have approx
Carbs... 300grm a day (125ish from sugars)

Protein.. 150-180grm a day, any flesh/eggs and extra made up from protein shakes

Fat 70-85grms a day, mostly from eggs,peanut butter and udo's oil

4-5 Litres of water each day

Extras zinc & magnesium,Multi vits,creatine,electrolyte replacement drinks

 

[Easy_Rider]

My recovery consists of eating whatever is going until I'm full and then hitting the beer. Never been one for calorie counting, but I have always eaten everything, greens and all (I'll happily much through half a raw cabbage or a big greasy bacon bap). Your plan sounds good, but don't delve into it too much, it can become obsessive, plus I see no greens (veg/salad/fruit) in your list.
I believe in everything in moderation and exercise.

 

[TheGreenRabbit]

There is only one recovery drink Beer not this larger stuff a good pint of real ale !

 

[drystonepaul]

Along with the usual advice of drinking plenty of water and eating carbohydrates and not too much fat, I find that when it comes to alcohol you can't beat Guinness.
Seriously, it has a high carbohydrate content, minimal fat and a measure of protein content. The iron thing is a myth though.
When I doing long distance multi-day riding I'll usually finish the day with a pint of the black stuff.

 

[shutterman]

From a performance/recovery point of view alcohol will have adverse affects.The difference between a pint of beer etc and pint of Electrolyte replacement drinks is night and day.

That said i understand everyone does things for different reasons, and not everyone wants to go faster than the previous trip

 

[Neil]

Interested to see what others do in regards to nutrition and recovery

Presently aiming for bodyfat loss so things will change as and when i feel ready.

Currently have approx
Carbs... 300grm a day (125ish from sugars)

Protein.. 150-180grm a day, any flesh/eggs and extra made up from protein shakes

Fat 70-85grms a day, mostly from eggs,peanut butter and udo's oil

4-5 Litres of water each day

Extras zinc & magnesium,Multi vits,creatine,electrolyte replacement drinks

With what you're eating, and with bodyfat loss as your aim, simply cut out a load (and I do mean a load) of your carbs. Slight increase your protein.

Consider the IF / PSMF type approach for fat-loss (in order to retain as much lbm) given the other thread where you talk about lifting weights.

 

[Neil]

There is only one recovery drink Beer not this larger stuff a good pint of real ale !

As somebody who's largely indifferent to booze (despite my avatar) and accepting your post as being tongue in cheek... alky-hol significantly affects recovery - and not in a positive way.

I realise life is a balance, but it has to be said, if recovery is important that booze should be minimal.

 

[Neil]

Seriously, it has a high carbohydrate content, minimal fat and a measure of protein content.

Why is everyone, these days, so negative about fat in the diet?

I know it's been marketted as a demon, but that's simply as a crutch to provide low-cal diets.

Dietary fat is essential - and signficantly more in the diet that most people think. Without it, you die. Same for protein - without sufficient, over time you'll die.

On the other hand, that macronutrient that everybody thinks is so important and essential - carbs - for many isn't (that important), and most certainly isn't essential (you wouldn't die if you never ate, or ate very little carbs).

Fat can be very useful in your diet - I realise that carbs can be for many too - but it seems odd to demonise the essential one (fat) whilst lionising the inessential one (carbs).

 

[REKIBorter]

Beer is the best post ride recovery drink. For food try pizza or chips with curry sauce.

Ride your bike, eat & drink what ever you like. Your body needs fuel, as long as you don't over do either you will be fine. Remember, you need to burn carbs to reduce your body fat.

 

[Neil]

Remember, you need to burn carbs to reduce your body fat.

No you don't.

Your body has to "burn" blood sugar to provide "energy" but doesn't need to do so by ingesting dietary carbs.

And depending on hormonal response (which can vary considerably between people) dietary carbs can significantly impede the reduction of bodyfat.

To be honest, if bodyfat loss is your aim, the carbs can often be seen as the big bad.