PWO Meals

[Erik]

Yes, I know there are other threads on this. Oh well.

:p

What was your PWO meal today?

Mine was ...

2 scoops whey protein
5 Breyer's ice cream sandwiches (105g carbs/5g fat)

:lol3:

[Ali]

:whipped:

:box2:

:cena:

:ecw:

:kiss:

[Erik]

:oops:

It was a hard workout.

[Blondell]

1 scoop whey and oats. :dry:

[Ali]

Oh, am I supposed to answer?

I had a protein shake and chocolate mini rice cakes and caramel mini rice cakes. :thumb:

[andi]

pizza, breadsticks, and pop


it was :shrug: :lol3: ok, I miss working out!:dry:

[synergyb3]

I want ice cream...

I had a protein shake and popcorn. :popcorn:

[smuggie]

I didn't lift today.

[Noel Clark]

:oops:

It was a hard workout.
yes it was lol
protein shake and bagel

[Inatic]

PWO:Carbs? What are those LOL


Chicken, veggies, fish oil. :yum:

[Cindy Day]

PWO:Carbs? What are those LOL


Chicken, veggies, fish oil. :yum:
:ditto:

:wavesad:

[donnajo]

Yes, I know there are other threads on this. Oh well.

:p

What was your PWO meal today?

Mine was ...

2 scoops whey protein
5 Breyer's ice cream sandwiches (105g carbs/5g fat)

:lol3:

Rub it in why don't you! :pimpslap:

[straitshooter]

i had some meatloaf and a tortilla

[Patricia]

pfft.
3 egg whites and 1/2c asparagus.

[Sarawithanh]

PWO:Carbs? What are those LOL


Chicken, veggies, fish oil. :yum: :funny:

:yeahthat:

egg whites w/ salsa, but I did fasted cardio only no PWO carbs needed

[Citruscide]

Usually a shake that has around 60-70g for Protein in it and around 75-80 carbs.

I like that Waxy Maise stuff that Straitshooter introduced me too... I just need to get some of it now!!! LOL

C-ditty

[absolut_blonde]

Chicken, vegetables, and some whole wheat spaghetti. I had a shake pre-workout and just didn't feel like anything sweet after.

[Ames]

Yes, I know there are other threads on this. Oh well.

:p

What was your PWO meal today?

Mine was ...

2 scoops whey protein
5 Breyer's ice cream sandwiches (105g carbs/5g fat)

:lol3:

:cena:

:catfight:

:pimpslap:

:flipa:













:jk: After Sunday I don't want to eat ANY carbs for awhile!!! :lol: :lol:

[kelster]

egg salad (4whites, 1 whole), broccoli

[Ooopsey]

Tuesday PWO was
Easy Mac
Whey Shake.

Today will be:
Rice cakes (maple brown sugar)
Whey Shake.

I heart Training Dayz

[Ana]

Yes, I know there are other threads on this. Oh well.

:p

What was your PWO meal today?

Mine was ...

2 scoops whey protein
5 Breyer's ice cream sandwiches (105g carbs/5g fat)

:lol3:

I'm glad to see we all have our own little addicitions :D

For me

Protein pudding

Reeses pb puffs (which by the way I'm surprised Erik hasn't tried considering how much he likes resses pb cups)
Not saying anything though :grin:

[ladybug]

Yes, I know there are other threads on this. Oh well.

:p

What was your PWO meal today?

Mine was ...

2 scoops whey protein
5 Breyer's ice cream sandwiches (105g carbs/5g fat)

:lol3:

:angry: :angry: that is just wrong

but my pwo did make me happy:

ff greek yogurt
cc
nectarine
museli
pp

[PnW]

vanilla protein shake
2 x low fat bacon rice cakes

:yawn:

I needs more nummy foodZ :dry:

[chelleashley]

one skinny cow ice cream sandwich and one caramel and chocolate chip rice cake. :)

[JJ29]

PWO:Carbs? What are those LOL


Chicken, veggies, fish oil. :yum:

You don't have carbs PWO?

[jackie]

egg whites & broccoli

[Espi]

The first thing I'll be eating after I'm finished with the workout?

A pound of cherries!
Next meal: fish w veggies & pb
.. saving for very late tonight: an entire bar of dark praline chocolate

[Blondell]

vanilla protein shake
2 x low fat bacon rice cakes

:yawn:

I needs more nummy foodZ :dry:
who makes these? :huh:

[Ana]

vanilla protein shake
2 x low fat bacon rice cakes:yawn:

I needs more nummy foodZ :dry:

These any good? :blink:

[Ana]

one skinny cow ice cream sandwich and one caramel and chocolate chip rice cake. :)

No protein? :scratch:

[chelleashley]

No protein? :scratch:


Oops...yeah...protein shake...can you tell which part of the meal I enjoy the most? :lol3:

[fitmonkey]

whey and lucky charms for me!

[FitMommyOf3]

one skinny cow ice cream sandwich and one caramel and chocolate chip rice cake. :)

were you reading my mind yesterday . . .

PWO meals rock!!!

[FitMommyOf3]

Oops...yeah...protein shake...can you tell which part of the meal I enjoy the most? :lol3:


:yeahthat: I forgot all about my protein shake . . .

[Lingerie Lady]

Chocolate milk

[Inatic]

You don't have carbs PWO?

Not currently. We do have refeed days :nod: :yum:

No worries, Im in good hands :D

[Blondell]

I just came back from buying ice cream sandwiches for pwo today. :cheat:

[fitmonkey]

ummmm, ice cream sandwhiches. I forgot to add those to today's shopping list.

[Blondell]

I share. :D

[straitshooter]

I just came back from buying ice cream sandwiches for pwo today. :cheat:
what kind did you get, Blondell? Gotta add them to my shopping list too!

[Blondell]

what kind did you get, Blondell? Gotta add them to my shopping list too!
Skinny Cow knockoff called Fit N Active. They have a banana split one that I :love: Today, I bought chocolate and vanilla though.

They don't have skinny cow at the store closest to me. :sadface:

[Erik]

Breyers - 6-7g less carbs than Skinny Cow which means you get to eat more.

It's all about the volume (right Ileen?)

[Inatic]

Breyers - 6-7g less carbs than Skinny Cow which means you get to eat more.

It's all about the volume (right Ileen?)

You Betcha! :D :thumb:

I havent seen the Breyers sandwiches, going to look again!

[Inatic]

found what they look like on the website, now i know what to look for :D

:omg: they also have fudge brownie cups!!!! :yum:

http://www.breyersicecream.ca/canada/assets/images/products/en/58779-77833_lg.jpg

it is tomorrow yet (refeed!) :D

[straitshooter]

are they called Breyers "low fat" ice cream sandwiches? or are they called "sugar-free" or what? thanks.

[Erik]

I think low fat. They're definitely not sugar free.

Something like 1-1.5g fat per serving and I think 21g carbs.

[Inatic]

I think you need to look for the 100 cal ones, at least that is what im seeing on the website.

Are these the same ones you are talking about Erik?

http://www.breyersicecream.ca/canada/products/index.cfm?c=15&b=1&lang=en

Slim bear 100 cal sandwiches also have the same carb/fat ratio too.

[Inatic]

are they called Breyers "low fat" ice cream sandwiches? or are they called "sugar-free" or what? thanks.

I think these are it?
http://www.breyersicecream.ca/canada/products/product.cfm?u=58779-77803&b=1&lang=en

again noting here in Ga, you can get Slim bear 100 cal sandwiches that have the same carb/fat ratio/cals

[straitshooter]

wow i appreciate the help.....thank you.

[synergyb3]

*adds ice cream sandwiches & FUDGE BROWNIE CUPS to shopping list* :drool:

I agree; volume is important! :eggos:

[Audrey]

Protein shake and cheddar rice cakes.

[smuggie]

Protein shake and chocolate Lucky Charms.

[ritzgal]

Protein shake and fruity o's (knock-off fruit loops :D )

[Neely]

Protein shake, oats, ice cream :hehe:

[Ooopsey]

found what they look like on the website, now i know what to look for :D

:omg: they also have fudge brownie cups!!!! :yum:

http://www.breyersicecream.ca/canada/assets/images/products/en/58779-77833_lg.jpg

it is tomorrow yet (refeed!) :D


:omg: :omg: Friggen, eh! Why didn't I read this thread BEFORE I scarfed down my rice cakes? Daaaang.....

Guess there's always Saturday. :wink:

[Inatic]

Darn Kylee!!!

Well.....

My market didnt have the Breyers sammiches or the fudge brownie cups :cry: but i did get more of the Slim Bear Choc and Vanilla sammiches. They have the same macros.

I (hope) I still have the Cookies and Cream ice cream cups, if i hid them well enough from the kidlets :oops: :angel4: in the freezer as well.

THere will be carbs for me tomorrow! Refeed :cheat:

[Erik]

:omg: :omg: Friggen, eh! Why didn't I read this thread BEFORE I scarfed down my rice cakes? Daaaang.....

Guess there's always Saturday. :wink:

Doesn't apply to you.

You get plain rice cakes.

[Erik]

.

THere will be carbs for me tomorrow! Refeed :cheat:

I think we're going to skip it.

[smuggie]

:lol3:

[Inatic]

I think we're going to skip it.



You wouldnt want to make a grown women cry would ya?

:D

[moniseni]

So rice cakes are good for PWO I take it? Ideally how much should one have?

[Erik]

So rice cakes are good for PWO I take it? Ideally how much should one have?

They're but one of many good possibilities, yes.

As for how many, there is no one-size-fits-all. It depends on the rest of your diet, how many carbs you're allotted for the day, exercise volume, etc.

It's probably going to average between 25-50g I'd imagine though.

[Ana]

Hey Thunder how come you're not trying the reeses puffs?

[Erik]

Hey Thunder how come you're not trying the reeses puffs?

I don't have any.

[Ana]

well get some they are yum. Get them in the fall when you're sick of the ice cream. I'll give you some to try. You'll :love: me :p

[Lynny]

Man...I'v really got to branch out with PWO. I always have rice cakes. But I really like them!! :shrug: :lol:

[moniseni]

Thanks Thunder!! All this time I've been eating "clean", I could been having flavored rice cakes or ice cream. :-)

[Tearose]

mine was meatloaf and 1/2 c cous cous :yum:

[vtchick]

Chocolate Mocha protein cakes :love: :love: and 1/2 a bagel

[Espi]

My treat for the late PWO was a chocolate bar. While I was fine 2 days ago when I had a 'bender' on 2 bars, I was suffering this morning from the aftermath. Itching all over because of the soy lecithin. Back to the really expensive bars that don't have soy lecithin .... once again: don't fall for sales if it is 'crappy' food.

[PnW]

who makes these? :huh:
Bacon rice cakes - 'Pam's' makes them. They're a cheapo brand here in NZ.. and they're not too bad :)

[BSNJunkie]

PP and Corn Pops, or Puffins peanut butter cereal. Sometimes rice cakes. Like aplle cinnamon and chocolate peanut butter. Gotta hop on the ice cream bandwagon though.

[fday00]

protein shake and BBS flavour rice cakes

[abercrombie3f]

what is the max on fat grams PWO?? anybody know??

[Lynny]

I had a DREAM about PWO meals last night...... I was in a gas station looking for those stupid Breyer's ice cream sandwiches!!!! :lol3: And of course they didn't have them in the gas station... so I had to get a popsicle instead. :funny:

[absolut_blonde]

what is the max on fat grams PWO?? anybody know??

I think Thunder has said to just keep the fats incidental-- so if your bagel has 2g of fat, not a big deal. You just want to avoid smeaing something like PB on it.

[TheDeliverator]

We stopped to get M&M blizzards after training, yesterday, and then came home and made dinner.

I think it's been over a year since any of us, in our group, had any actually PWO shakes or whatnot.

[3xKrazy]

Whats the carb source in those ice cream sammiches....dextrose/sugar?

[Aaron_F]

the carb source is awsomeness.

[Neely]

A shake and dry oats. Pretty boring meal today. Ate it in the car too :dry:

[13Harley]

Protein shake and Smorz cereal

[Blondell]

whey, 1/2 bagel and some Mike and Ikes.

[abercrombie3f]

butter toffee protein shake and cinn raisin bagel =)

[FitnessPrincess]

Protein shake and Smorz cereal

What's Smorz cereal? Don't know that one

[Mols]

protein shake and PB choc. rice cakes. and chocolate animal crackers.

[Birdie]

Graham crackers softened with some water and mixed in the graham cracker PP!!

[smuggie]

Chicken breast with sticky rice (Thai jasmine :yum:), veggies and a chocolate caramel rice crispy square. :D

[abercrombie3f]

i got animal crackers and ff cool whip for tomorrow's PWO..mmm =)

[BigDog]

Cottage Cheese and and strawberry preserves on a Thomas' light Multigrain english muffin. Yum. Just found these english muffins. 8 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.

[Blondell]

Thomas' light Multigrain english muffin. Yum. Just found these english muffins. 8 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.I really like these! :yum:
Not sure if you know this, but they subtract the fiber from the calorie count on them.

[BigDog]

I really like these! :yum:
Not sure if you know this, but they subtract the fiber from the calorie count on them.


Me, too. That's okay, I'm bulking. :thumb:

[13Harley]

What's Smorz cereal? Don't know that one


chocolate mini marshmallows and graham cracker like cereal

[PnW]

cookies & cream pp + nutty crunch cereal :yum:

[JackieRTP]

I really like these! :yum:
Not sure if you know this, but they subtract the fiber from the calorie count on them.

:doh: Oh, I am glad that you mentioned this. I did not know that and picked up 2 packages when they were buy one get one free. At a glance, they were very low calorie and high in fiber.

[Tina]

http://www.breyersicecream.ca/canada/products/product.cfm?u=58779-77802&b=1&lang=en

:ninja: :shhh:

:yippee:

[Blondell]

a scoop of whey and cracker jacks :hehe:

[Mols]

a scoop of whey and cracker jacks :hehe:
oh yum!!!!! i forgot bout that stuff....:shhh:

[PnW]

http://www.breyersicecream.ca/canada/products/product.cfm?u=58779-77802&b=1&lang=en

:ninja: :shhh:

:yippee:
:shock: That looks awesome. We don't have it here!! :sadcry:

[Patricia]

Today had :

1 box (single serv) Coco Puffs
3 1/2 Maple Brown Sugar rice cakes (my fave so far!)
1 scoop Graham Cracker Whey...

:yum:

[Gary]

Shawn Sherk has sweet potato baby food! :yucky:

[absolut_blonde]

Grilled cheese with lowfat cheese (and only a tiny bit of margarine), protein shake. The grilled cheese is probably not ideal but I've been craving one for DAYS and I figured PWO would be the best time to have it!

[wanttobefit]

whey, 1/2 bagel and some Mike and Ikes.
Mike and Ikes are my FAVORITE candy:love:

[abercrombie3f]

today was butter toffee protein and trix/rice crispies combo :love:

[Blondell]

cc w/ strawberries and oats

[Ali]

Today...2 Quaker PB/chocolate chip granola bars and a chocolate protein shake. :thumb:

[cejk]

I had my own little recipe for a crunchy oatmeal raisin cookie!
1/2 c oats
1 scoop vanilla whey
1/2 oz raisins
4 splenda
1 tsp cinnamon
4-5T water
mix together, it should be a very thick consistency. I use a :cheat: square 20 0z Ziploc brand plastic bowl. Microwave 1.5-3 minutes on 60 % power( all microwaves are different).. wallah! Huge "clean" Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie!!!

[wanttobefit]

I had my own little recipe for a crunchy oatmeal raisin cookie!
1/2 c oats
1 scoop vanilla whey
1/2 oz raisins
4 splenda
1 tsp cinnamon
4-5T water
mix together, it should be a very thick consistency. I use a :cheat: square 20 0z Ziploc brand plastic bowl. Microwave 1.5-3 minutes on 60 % power( all microwaves are different).. wallah! Huge "clean" Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie!!!
:p

[abercrombie3f]

mmm...today's PWO was nature valley granola cereal mixed with special k and whey protein shake

[Blondell]

whey and low fat ice cream in a cone

[Ali]

Gonna have...a caribou coffee bar...and....hmmm...prolly some rice cakes. :yum: I'm workin' out. :lifter:

[abercrombie3f]

whey shake, heart smart cinnamon bar and rice krispies

[abercrombie3f]

anybody ever eat reese piece's cereal PWO???

[kelster]

anybody ever eat reese piece's cereal PWO???
quite a few... there were a few posts in this thread about reese cereal...

[abercrombie3f]

oops...my bad.

i want to try that and track down some lf granola for next PWO

[abercrombie3f]

protein shake, lf ice cream sandwich, nature valley granola cereal :)

[Ruthie]

I am eating my PWO now-

P O P C O Rn
and a fruity creatine protien shake


I'm back on creatine

[RunGVegas]

Tonight, it'll be chicken stir-fry with broccoli, haricots verts, etc...and chinese mustard on top...that stuff is sooooo good.

[soontobefit]

Today's PWO meal is 1 scoop protein powder a cup of cheerios and some pomegranate! MMMM

[Mols]

for me, Waxy maize, creatine and Whey Isolate. Boringgggg.

[smuggie]

Waxy maize? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/montagnu/confused%20and%20thinking%20smilies/mapleleafunsure.gif

[Ana]

Waxy maize? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/montagnu/confused%20and%20thinking%20smilies/mapleleafunsure.gif
:yeahthat:

[smuggie]

Maize is another name for corn, but I'm not sure what "waxy" refers to.

[Erik]

Maize is another name for corn, but I'm not sure what "waxy" refers to.

Correct.

Waxy maize is derived from corn starch. It has a lower osmolality than something like maltodextrin, and even more so than dextrose. It also has a higher molecular weight as well.

That basically means it can theoretically get through the stomach faster.

[smuggie]

Is it sweet?

[Erik]

Nope.

[Mols]

Correct.

Waxy maize is derived from corn starch. It has a lower osmolality than something like maltodextrin, and even more so than dextrose. It also has a higher molecular weight as well.

That basically means it can theoretically get through the stomach faster.
What he said :lol3: No its not sweet unless you put a sweetener in it, which I do otherwise Its too hard to choke down, tastes gross. But with the flavoring I have its actually good

[smuggie]

What he said :lol3: No its not sweet unless you put a sweetener in it, which I do otherwise Its too hard to choke down, tastes gross. But with the flavoring I have its actually good
I can imagine it tastes gross without sweetener. :yucky:

[Mols]

I can imagine it tastes gross without sweetener. :yucky:
ohh yea i gagged the first time I drank it, I ordered it for the first time just plain. Big mistake. Now i get orange or lime-aid flavor and its yummy!

[soontobefit]

Reeses pb puffs That sounds good! I should try that!

[Blondell]

I like the pb chocolate POPS. :yum: :yum: :yum:

[Blondell]

Nope.

I've been looking into this. I would have been upset if I'd have bought it.

GIVE ME THE SWEET! :D

[soontobefit]

I had one chocolate poptart on Monday...200 cals, 5 g of fat..is that pushing it for fat content?

[Erik]

What was the protein/carbs?

[soontobefit]

What was the protein/carbs?
200 cal, 5g Fat, 37g Carbs, 3g Protein (Along with my 30 g of Allmax Isoflex)

[Erik]

200 cal, 5g Fat, 37g Carbs, 3g Protein (Along with my 30 g of Allmax Isoflex)

Looks ok to me.

[soontobefit]

Looks ok to me.:clap::yayconfetti::shakeithappy::happy05::yaho o:
I am a little bit happy about this :)

[Meechel]

So would you say 5-5g fat is the upper limit?

I have something with 180cals 37g carbs not sure on protien and 6g fat.

I haven't had it yet but sure is nice....maybe I will look into the pop-tarts right now using a raisin bread thats yummy but I love the cereal too.

Will be back to ice cream sandwiches in spring.

[Erik]

I have something with 180cals 37g carbs not sure on protien and 6g fat.


That's not possible. Even with ZERO protein, that's over 200 calories.

[Holly]

I usually have a protein scoop, a green apple, and some unsalted saltine crackers.

[Erik]

I usually have a protein scoop, a green apple, and some unsalted saltine crackers.

I don't personally feel that fruit is an ideal PWO carb. Fructose reglycogenates the liver, not the muscles. It's also a low insulin producing sugar.

[Holly]

I don't personally feel that fruit is an ideal PWO carb. Fructose reglycogenates the liver, not the muscles. It's also a low insulin producing sugar.


Well if you put my apple elsewhere in my diet, I'll switch :dry:

[Holly]

:ninja:

[Erik]

Not in the current plan no.

[Blondell]

I like 3 musketeer bars. It pushes it on the fat (8g) but boy are they a treat after a hard training session. :hehe:

[Holly]

:sadcry: No apple :sadcry:

[Erik]

Adjust at biweekly. :)

[Holly]

Ok, I'll give up my fruit for the next week. Although on a postive note, I didn't have any of the cheat meals, so that's gotta make up for the fruit I had :suicide:

[Holly]

And I'm eating the veggies (I know I'm sooooo proud) :uhuh:

[Erik]

Ok, I'll give up my fruit for the next week. Although on a postive note, I didn't have any of the cheat meals, so that's gotta make up for the fruit I had :suicide:

The fruit is not bad (just not optimal there). If you want, you can keep it in the PWO meal until we make adjustments.

[Holly]

The fruit is not bad (just not optimal there). If you want, you can keep it in the PWO meal until we make adjustments.



I'll live :lol:.

[Meechel]

That's not possible. Even with ZERO protein, that's over 200 calories.

hmm ok will look at it again....I was just glancing at it since it has chocolate!

[Sandy]

What is the optimum carb to protein ratio? I read 4:1 before, but that puts the calories pretty high.

[Erik]

What is the optimum carb to protein ratio? I read 4:1 before, but that puts the calories pretty high.

It's honestly entirely dependent on both goals and training volume. If someone were training for fat loss (eating in a deficit) they probably wouldn't be consuming as much carbohydrate as someone who is training for muscle gain (eating in a surplus).

Similarly, the more volume you do in your training session the more carbs you can and should eat. This one ties back into the above point though since when you're dieting your training volumes are generally reduced.

Most people talk about PWO carbs for the primary purposes of reglycogenation and while sure, we want some of this, the point often missed is that with normal volume training sessions, muscle glycogen doesn't get too depleted. Standard weight training just isn't overly glycogen depleting.

So we basically have our number one goal being to turn off the protein breakdown triggered by the workout and turn on protein synthesis.

You don't need a lot to get that done either.

The 4:1 ratio you posted is admittedly high - that's 100g of carbs for every 25g of protein. Perhaps for an endurance athlete, but that's about it.

More recent work (again in endurance athletes, since they get studied often) suggested a 2:1 ratio (0.8g/kg and 0.4g.kg).

Even that however, can be too much carbs for someone - goal dependent.

Generally speaking I usually say between 25-50g of carbs PWO is sufficient when dieting.

[soontobefit]

This should be made a sticky!

[donnajo]

Yesterday

1.5 scoop PP
1/2 a everything bagel

My new fave is buying the big pretzels in the frozen section of the supermarket and making them. Lots of salt on it. :yum:

[Ali]

So we basically have our number one goal being to turn off the protein breakdown triggered by the workout and turn on protein synthesis.



Just isolating that for myself. :lol:

And a psychological reason...because we can at that timeperiod, right? Our bodies are good at using the carbs at this time (PWO). Not so good outside of that window.

[Erik]

Just isolating that for myself. :lol:

And a psychological reason...because we can at that timeperiod, right? Our bodies are good at using the carbs at this time (PWO). Not so good outside of that window.

Correct.

Insulin sensitivity is heightened and your body's response to nutrients is enhanced. It's the 'safest' time to eat.

[donnajo]

This is good too for PWO.

Milk, cheerios, and chocolate syrup. :yum::oops:

:cardio:

[Inatic]

Yesterday

1.5 scoop PP
1/2 a everything bagel

My new fave is buying the big pretzels in the frozen section of the supermarket and making them. Lots of salt on it. :yum:


i dont like the salt.. not a salty fan, but they taste the yum sprayed with butter spray or cooking spray, then rolled in cinnamon/splenda :nod:

[soontobefit]

Yesterday

1.5 scoop PP
1/2 a everything bagel

My new fave is buying the big pretzels in the frozen section of the supermarket and making them. Lots of salt on it. :yum:
What a fantastic idea!!!! *adds to grocery list, leaves work early to go to grocery store* ;)

[Ali]

i dont like the salt.. not a salty fan, but they taste the yum sprayed with butter spray or cooking spray, then rolled in cinnamon/splenda :nod:

Ya, I'll be havin' that in just a minute. :lol: (minus the spray)

[soontobefit]

Ya, I'll be havin' that in just a minute. :lol: (minus the spray)

Just wetting them should work, shouldn't it?

[Ali]

Just wetting them should work, shouldn't it?

Yep, that's what I'm going to do...that's what I do with the salt, anyway. :yippee:

[Ali]

Anyone have the nutritional info on them. I threw the box away like a moron. They are sitting in the meat freezer. I think they were just called soft pretzels. I don't care too much, but I still need to know eventually. :lol:

[Inatic]

might have it in fitday, let me look.

[Inatic]

couldnt find it in fitday but i think this is close to what they were.

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c21ym.html

[kelster]

if they are the 'super pretzel' in the black/yellow box here is the macros for them:

Cals 180 Fat 1 Carbs 38 Prot 6

[Inatic]

i've bought this brand before

maybe it's this?
http://www.superpretzel.com/sp_6.html

[kelster]

i've bought this brand before

maybe it's this?
http://www.superpretzel.com/sp_6.html

yah, those are the ones i have... perhaps mine are slightly larger :unsure:

[Inatic]

well they shrink everything these days, perhaps these too.

[Ali]

if they are the 'super pretzel' in the black/yellow box here is the macros for them:

Cals 180 Fat 1 Carbs 38 Prot 6

That's it! Thanks, Kelster and Ileen. :)

[Cindy Day]

Just wetting them should work, shouldn't it?

A brush of egg white wash on it would work too and might make the outer crust crispier if you go for that sort of thing.

[donnajo]

A brush of egg white wash on it would work too and might make the outer crust crispier if you go for that sort of thing.

Good idea. I just wet mine with water for the salt to stick. But I think I will try the egg white next time. Thanks.

[Inatic]

i dont have any pretzels. :(

[donnajo]

I love to dip my pretzels in spicy mustard. :yum: and extra salt. :grin:

[SusanF]

i dont like the salt.. not a salty fan, but they taste the yum sprayed with butter spray or cooking spray, then rolled in cinnamon/splenda :nod:


:drool: I'm so gonna try this (that is, if I can buy these in Canada :dry:)

[soontobefit]

:drool: I'm so gonna try this (that is, if I can buy these in Canada :dry:)

Yeah, any Canucks find these yet? If so, which grocery store?!

[soontobefit]

Found them at Superstore/Loblaws! :thumb:

[Erik]

Puffed Wheat for the Volume! :D

3 cups has 33g of carbs. How can you beat that? A big bowl of cereal (3 cups) with some skim/1% milk = 45g of carbs. Good stuff.

[Amy]

Puffed Wheat for the Volume! :D

3 cups has 33g of carbs. How can you beat that? A big bowl of cereal (3 cups) with some skim/1% milk = 45g of carbs. Good stuff.


I love this stuff!!! And add some blueberries or strawberries :drool:

And it is really cheap- they sell it at walmart for 68 cents :faint:

[SusanF]

Found them at Superstore/Loblaws! :thumb:

I've checked 2 superstores here and no pretzels :mad:

[Meechel]

Puffed Wheat for the Volume! :D

3 cups has 33g of carbs. How can you beat that? A big bowl of cereal (3 cups) with some skim/1% milk = 45g of carbs. Good stuff.

didn't even think of milk in my PWO this way is perfect will trim tiny bit to get to 42g carbs and will be like a treat! :piggie:

[soontobefit]

I've checked 2 superstores here and no pretzels :mad:

Hmmm...its right after the frozen veggies I think. You gotta look real hard to find them! It only just barely caught my eye!

[Inatic]

:drool: I'm so gonna try this (that is, if I can buy these in Canada :dry:)

you can buy frozen bread dough, let it rise (they give directions) Then shape it into pretzels.
Boil 2 qt of water with .5 c of baking SODA.
drop the pretzels in the lightly boiling water /cook for about 15 sec.
Put on to a tray with salt or lightly spay.
bake for about 10-15 min.

I made some dough in my breadmachine and then followed the above steps. The recipe made 8. My 3 boys ate them in 5 min! :love55:

[Cindy Day]

Does it really taste good? :unsure:

[Inatic]

Does it really taste good? :unsure:


frozen bread dough? Dont know. I made mine in the machine. I had a tiny nibble with some cin/sug (they didnt use splenda) tasted good to me.

[Cindy Day]

frozen bread dough? Dont know. I made mine in the machine. I had a tiny nibble with some cin/sug (they didnt use splenda) tasted good to me.

No, the puffed cereal.

[Meechel]

No, the puffed cereal.

anything cereal taste good to me with splenda :lol3:

it is ok not same as sugar smacks :runaway:

[Inatic]

No, the puffed cereal.

it needs swtner (imo) and im not a sugar person.

[SusanF]

Hmmm...its right after the frozen veggies I think. You gotta look real hard to find them! It only just barely caught my eye!

Thanks. I'll check again next time I'm there.


you can buy frozen bread dough, let it rise (they give directions) Then shape it into pretzels.
Boil 2 qt of water with .5 c of baking SODA.
drop the pretzels in the lightly boiling water /cook for about 15 sec.
Put on to a tray with salt or lightly spay.
bake for about 10-15 min.

I made some dough in my breadmachine and then followed the above steps. The recipe made 8. My 3 boys ate them in 5 min! :love55:

Thanks Ileen. If I can't find them I'll give this a try. I wonder if I can find frozen ww bread dough? That'd be even better. (My hubby broke my bread machine.)

[Inatic]

They do make whole wt frozen dough.

another option is some markets have pizza dough (publix here in Ga) made up and ready to use that is just dough (flour/water) .. as well. I've not seen whole wheat, at least her in Ga.

[SusanF]

that's a good option, too. I'll look for that if I can't find the others.

Thanks :love:

[Noel Clark]

I love this stuff!!! And add some blueberries or strawberries :drool:

And it is really cheap- they sell it at walmart for 68 cents :faint:

:grumble:

I looked at Walmart...didn't find this...

[Holly]

I have a question for those having yummy PWO meals. Do you find it hard to have just a bit of the chocolate or whatever, only at a certain time? For me, I've had none, because I find it hard to balance the moderation portion of the 'junk food'. I'm not sure I would be ready for having just a taste. Did anyone feel this way at first, and as they adjusted slowly added it back in no problem?

[Ana]

I have a question for those having yummy PWO meals. Do you find it hard to have just a bit of the chocolate or whatever, only at a certain time? For me, I've had none, because I find it hard to balance the moderation portion of the 'junk food'. I'm not sure I would be ready for having just a taste. Did anyone feel this way at first, and as they adjusted slowly added it back in no problem?

Can't have chocolate pwo, or do you mean chocolate flavoured cereal or whatever?

To answer your question I'm fine with weighing and portioning my food. My pwo meal is in a container at the gym, when i'm finished i have no more. I'm fine with that. It's my cheats I can't control for the most part. I've surprised myself this yr. I've had twice now two m&m's and walked away. That's extremely uncommon for me.

[Ana]

I have a question for those having yummy PWO meals. Do you find it hard to have just a bit of the chocolate or whatever, only at a certain time? For me, I've had none, because I find it hard to balance the moderation portion of the 'junk food'. I'm not sure I would be ready for having just a taste. Did anyone feel this way at first, and as they adjusted slowly added it back in no problem?

Can't have chocolate pwo, or do you mean chocolate flavoured cereal or whatever?

To answer your question I'm fine with weighing and portioning my food. My pwo meal is in a container at the gym, when i'm finished i have no more. I'm fine with that. It's my cheats I can't control for the most part. I've surprised myself this yr. I've had twice now two m&m's and walked away. That's extremely uncommon for me.

[MaryBeth]

Can't have chocolate pwo, or do you mean chocolate flavoured cereal or whatever?

To answer your question I'm fine with weighing and portioning my food. My pwo meal is in a container at the gym, when i'm finished i have no more. I'm fine with that. It's my cheats I can't control for the most part. I've surprised myself this yr. I've had twice now two m&m's and walked away. That's extremely uncommon for me.

That's awesome Ana!! :yayconfetti: Proof that mind over matter is huge.

Can't wait to see your progress! :dumbbells: :lifter:

[Inatic]

I have a question for those having yummy PWO meals. Do you find it hard to have just a bit of the chocolate or whatever, only at a certain time? For me, I've had none, because I find it hard to balance the moderation portion of the 'junk food'. I'm not sure I would be ready for having just a taste. Did anyone feel this way at first, and as they adjusted slowly added it back in no problem?

i dont find it so. Post workout tho, if i chose 'junk' im hungry so i often chose real food over something snacky.

Noel both publix and kroger carry puffed wheat in their organic sections and also in the reg cereal section.

[Noel Clark]

i dont find it so. Post workout tho, if i chose 'junk' im hungry so i often chose real food over something snacky.

Noel both publix and kroger carry puffed wheat in their organic sections and also in the reg cereal section.

thank you :)

[Holly]

Can't have chocolate pwo, or do you mean chocolate flavoured cereal or whatever?

To answer your question I'm fine with weighing and portioning my food. My pwo meal is in a container at the gym, when i'm finished i have no more. I'm fine with that. It's my cheats I can't control for the most part. I've surprised myself this yr. I've had twice now two m&m's and walked away. That's extremely uncommon for me.

Yeah, I thought I read about choc pop tarts and ice cream sandwhiches. Just for me, I think it would just keep me always wanting that stuff... but I hope that some day I could have more yummy stuff and not just continually crave it. I've avoided cheats so far because of this!

That's awesome that you were able to walk away from the m&m's- great determination and willpower!

[911PRINCESS]

I saw a recipe someone had for brownies with protein powder that you throw in the microwave but now I can't find it and of course I didn't write it down. Does anyone have it??

[911PRINCESS]

Ok never mind I am a dork I found it after all...here it is if you want to try it. I haven't yet so if it is yucky caca I cannot be held responsible

1 scoop protein powder
2 tbsp. nonfat vanilla or plain yogurt (the no-sugar added or Splenda-sweetened kind)
A few shakes of cinnamon
1 tbsp. cottage cheese
1 tbsp. water

Mix it up so it's a brownie batter consistency and microwave for 40-60 seconds, or until it's puffed up but still soft-ish in the middle. It rocks

[soontobefit]

Yeah, I thought I read about choc pop tarts and ice cream sandwhiches. Just for me, I think it would just keep me always wanting that stuff... but I hope that some day I could have more yummy stuff and not just continually crave it. I've avoided cheats so far because of this!

That's awesome that you were able to walk away from the m&m's- great determination and willpower!I thought I would be the same way, but I LOVE being able to have some sweet satisfaction without the real chance of ruining my progress. All you do it try, right? You might be surprised with yourself. I always need less of a cheat than I end up having, so usually my PWO meals "treat" is just enough.

ETA: I always have my carb before my protein. That way, the sweet taste is not left in my mouth, making me want more! I am writing this as I eat my cherry nibs, before my cottage cheese! :thumb:

[Cindy Day]

The low fat ice cream sandwiches and any other dessert type treats are more doable on refeeds IMO. I'm with you Holly--pwo, it's just enough to make you want more and doesn't keep you as full.

However when you are refeeding it's nice to have a little treat or two thrown in the day as you generally have plenty of caloric room for it and usually your not hungry and looking for more on a refeed day.

[jcdeen]

hey this is my first post... just found out about this board from a member of another board.

I run a blog about Fitness Food that actually tastes good!

check it out, and lemme know what you think!

www.fitnessfoodporn.blogspot.com

-I just updated today with an interview... I dont normally do this, but it was a special occasion. scroll down and you will see the pictures of the Foooood!!

tia
-JC

[Mols]

hey this is my first post... just found out about this board from a member of another board.

I run a blog about Fitness Food that actually tastes good!

check it out, and lemme know what you think!

www.fitnessfoodporn.blogspot.com

-I just updated today with an interview... I dont normally do this, but it was a special occasion. scroll down and you will see the pictures of the Foooood!!

tia
-JC

Welcome!

[Noel Clark]

i dont find it so. Post workout tho, if i chose 'junk' im hungry so i often chose real food over something snacky.

Noel both publix and kroger carry puffed wheat in their organic sections and also in the reg cereal section.

FYI I tried these puffed wheat...:sick: soooooooooooo not worth it :lol:

[Inatic]

FYI I tried these puffed wheat...:sick: soooooooooooo not worth it :lol:

i hear ya. i dont care for it either.. theres no crunch. And as much as i dont care for sugary stuff.. it's too plain.

[Noel Clark]

i hear ya. i dont care for it either.. theres no crunch. And as much as i dont care for sugary stuff.. it's too plain.

:faint:

:lol:

[Inatic]

:faint:

:lol:

lol
never thought you'd hear that from me, eh? :lol:

[wannabelean]

hey this is my first post... just found out about this board from a member of another board.

I run a blog about Fitness Food that actually tastes good!

check it out, and lemme know what you think!

www.fitnessfoodporn.blogspot.com

-I just updated today with an interview... I dont normally do this, but it was a special occasion. scroll down and you will see the pictures of the Foooood!!

tia
-JC

Looks good! Cannot wait to try some of your receipes

[jcdeen]

Looks good! Cannot wait to try some of your receipes

thanx so much!

I have been getting some great feedback from those who have tried the pancakes, quesadillas and now the cheesecake... I am so excited to be able to share this stuff with all of you! I want to make people in the fitness world realize that your diet, regardless of being "clean" and regardless of bulking or cutting can be so enjoyable! never have to eat boring tasteless food again!

[Carolyn]

I know to eat carbs pwo, but can someone tell me what they are actually doing for me?

[jcdeen]

I know to eat carbs pwo, but can someone tell me what they are actually doing for me?

a number of things... glycogen replenishment just to name one. if you are focusing on building muscle, carbs should be a very large part of your diet...
this can vary tho, as some are carb sensitive, so it can be subjective...

what are your goals?

[Erik]

a number of things... glycogen replenishment just to name one. if you are focusing on building muscle, carbs should be a very large part of your diet...
this can vary tho, as some are carb sensitive, so it can be subjective...

what are your goals?

Normal volume resistance training isn't very glycogen depleting though.

The primary benefits would be kick starting recovery and the anabolic processes by shutting down protein breakdown and stimulating protein synthesis.

[jcdeen]

Normal volume resistance training isn't very glycogen depleting though.

right I agree... but no clue if she had just done a ton of cardio, weight trained, pilates... so I just kinda gave a blanket answer... then I asked what her goals were, to answer more appropriately...



The primary benefits would be kick starting recovery and the anabolic processes by shutting down protein breakdown and stimulating protein synthesis.

sure, totally agree

[Espi]

Right.. and actually re strength I've had very good results with no carbs post-WO but eating many more the night before a lifting day. OTOH, I'd not recover as fast after lifting.

Most carbs I have, are ingested during a WO. Tonight I'll be coupling a class in self defence with lifting. Will do the lifting before the class and then have most of the protein/carb shake I've prepared and then save some for after the class.
(fermented) goat Milk PP with IsoSpark (grape-lemon) is blended together. Never had it before..

[Sandy]

A big thank you for the Reese Puff's recommendation! So yummy. :drool:

Of course, I have to hide the box from the kids because I would have a hard time explaining why I don't allow them to eat such nasty cereal for breakfast! :whistling:

[Carolyn]

A big thank you for the Reese Puff's recommendation! So yummy. :drool:

Of course, I have to hide the box from the kids because I would have a hard time explaining why I don't allow them to eat such nasty cereal for breakfast! :whistling:

These are amazing! I get through my workout quicker because I'm these are in my car!

[soontobefit]

A big thank you for the Reese Puff's recommendation! So yummy. :drool:

Of course, I have to hide the box from the kids because I would have a hard time explaining why I don't allow them to eat such nasty cereal for breakfast! :whistling:
Yeah, I praise to Ana all the time about that recommendation! I ate it three times today for my carbs meals! :love:

[Alicrmt]

Yeah, I praise to Ana all the time about that recommendation! I ate it three times today for my carbs meals! :love:

:uhuh:

:wth: when I worked with erik all I got was oatmeal and brown rice :ban:

:lol:

[soontobefit]

In-freakin-credible!
http://www.cinnaboncereal.com/home.html

[Anca]

In-freakin-credible!
http://www.cinnaboncereal.com/home.html

I cannot WAIT to try this! I got the Caramel Pecan. It's sitting in my pantry (unopened or it would somehow end up in my mouth, I know it! :lol: )

[FigureGal2B]

I love my Golden Grahams cereal! I remember eating this lots when I was a kid!

[Whynot5]

Tonight I toasted a WW Low Fat waffle, then measured out 1/2 FF SF ice cream...ohhhhh so good! It was almost like a waffle cone. 160 cal/36 carbs.

[Erik]

Dill Pickle rice chips today. :yum:

[Whynot5]

What the heck is that? Dill pickle rice chips:sad:

[Erik]

Quaker's Crispy Tortillas - Santa Fe Ranch flavour. :yum:

[Mols]

Never heard of either....is that a Canada commodity?

[Erik]

Don't you have Quaker in the US?

[Inatic]

:nod:

but we dont have the dill pickle or ketchup ones here :(

[Mols]

Don't you have Quaker in the US?

Yes sir we do.

[Ana]

:nod:

but we dont have the dill pickle or ketchup ones here :(
but you have Canadian friends that can send them to you :yayconfetti:

[Mols]

:nod:

but we dont have the dill pickle or ketchup ones here :(

:yeahthat: Ketchup chips remind me of Mexico.

[Blondell]

but you have Canadian friends that can send them to you :yayconfetti:

If they make it. :dry:


:uhuh:

[Ana]

If they make it. :dry:


:uhuh:

I actually sent some stuff to Atlanta recently and it didn't make it either so far. That really ticks me off. I'm going to start sending stuff registered mail :sad:

:ithinkyourneighboursstoleyourchips:

[soontobefit]

Quaker's Crispy Tortillas - Santa Fe Ranch flavour. :yum:
For some reason, I thought these had too much fat...I know there was a reason I didn't buy them (well, the salsa and sour cream or nacho cheese flavor.) Maybe those ones are higher?

[Erik]

For some reason, I thought these had too much fat...I know there was a reason I didn't buy them (well, the salsa and sour cream or nacho cheese flavor.) Maybe those ones are higher?

I get a lot more carbs and calories than you do PWO. :p Not like I ate the whole thing.

[Blondell]

I actually sent some stuff to Atlanta recently and it didn't make it either so far. That really ticks me off. I'm going to start sending stuff registered mail :sad:

:ithinkyourneighboursstoleyourchips:

:lol:


I am beginning to think so myself. Susan sent them and they made it...those neighbors moved a while ago. I've not had one thing come up missing since. :happy05:

[soontobefit]

I get a lot more carbs and calories than you do PWO. :p Not like I ate the whole thing.:tantrum: J/K
So they wouldn't work for me then?


As an aside, I used to totally rationalize to myself that I could eat the whole bag since it was about 1/3 of the total cals of a whole chip bag :funny:

[Amydow]

Today's PWO meal:

1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder w/ water
Banana

[Blondell]

Today's PWO meal:

1 1/2 scoops vanilla protein powder w/ water
Banana

It would be smart to replace that banana w/ another carb source. :)

[Sandy]

Had some licorice for the PWO carbs this week. Yummy.

Bought it for the kids to decorate the Easter bunny cake with...better not eat it all!

[soontobefit]

Had some licorice for the PWO carbs this week. Yummy.

Bought it for the kids to decorate the Easter bunny cake with...better not eat it all!
Oh yeah, licorice is :yum: I :love: Nibs

[PhlegmaticFun]

It would be smart to replace that banana w/ another carb source. :)

Why is that?

Is it ok to have something like oats (w/ fiber) PWO?

[soontobefit]

Why is that?

Is it ok to have something like oats (w/ fiber) PWO?
I believe its not good to have fructose after your workout. Not sure why though :shrug:
Oats are fine.

[Erik]

Is it ok to have something like oats (w/ fiber) PWO?

Not optimal. Preferably something that digests faster.

[soontobefit]

Not optimal. Preferably something that digests faster.

Hmmm...I have heard of a lot of people (even on here) eating oats PWO. I know the fibre slows down digestion, but still figured it was ok :confused:
Not that it matters since I don't eat oats PWO anyways :)

[PhlegmaticFun]

Not optimal. Preferably something that digests faster.

What is your take on the theory that as long as there are nutrients in your body (from a previous, well balanced, recent meal), that PWO isn't vital?

[Erik]

What is your take on the theory that as long as there are nutrients in your body (from a previous, well balanced, recent meal), that PWO isn't vital?

Along the lines of the fact that one's pre-workout meal is arguably more important?