Post Carbs and Fat Loss on Empty
Q:
Hi Brad,
I was wondering if you could help me out with a few bodybuilding questions. What kind of simple carbs do you take post workout?maltodextrin? Whens the best time to do cardio to lose weight…i’ve been doing cardio first thing in the morning for about an hour on the bike taking bcaa’s, glutamine, and L-carnitine.
I would appreciate the help,
Brian
A:
Hi Brian,
I think you have a great knowledge of what your body needs for maximum gains and fast recovery. Maltodextrin is a good choice for post workout to shuttle in additional nutrients such as 20-40 grams of whey protein and, if you choose, 3-5 grams of creatine. A sports drink such as Gatorade will work well too.
Regarding cardio; yes, first thing in the morning with the supplements you listed will ensure you will be burning fat while holding on to that hard-earned muscle. You will burn mostly fat on an empty stomach while the BCAAs and glutamine will protect your muscle tissue from breaking down, and L-carnitine will accelerate fat loss.
Good luck with your efforts,
Brad
