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[mooreman]

Not lost as much as I'd like and that all depends on the scales too but I've been the gym pretty much every day so I know I'm putting the effort in, food wise is still low carb so I'm eating right too

I've been lifting weights so may have added some muscle

Still not had a drink 

Dont worry about the scales at all. I set out three months ago to gain weight. I'm 6'4'' and 15 stone, but straight away I lost 5 or 6 pounds and have slowly got back where I was. However at the same weight, I look totally different and am in much better shape.

If you concentrate on the scales you'll just be fooling yourself. Judge your progress on how you feel and how you look. Keep doing the weights, increase what your lifting as much as possible and get an intake of protein straight after training. Best way to lose fat is by increasing muscle. Its far easier than shelling pounds and then trying to keep them off and slowly putting them back on.

[mooreman]

Odd question maybe

I generally try and have a dip in the pool / sauna / jacuzzi but I've not had the time on the last couple of occasions and I could hardly walk this morning

Does 'cooling off' in that way after a workout help? I usually do it to wind down and then go for a shower but I didn't consider it helping muscles / aches and pains etc 

If you have a plunge pool or ice bath/chamber, that will help prevent aches. If you have aches, a jacuzzi/ bath will ease them. Otherwise a big dose of protein and sleep is the best way to repair muscle ASAP.

[7777]

Dont worry about the scales at all. I set out three months ago to gain weight. I'm 6'4'' and 15 stone, but straight away I lost 5 or 6 pounds and have slowly got back where I was. However at the same weight, I look totally different and am in much better shape.

If you concentrate on the scales you'll just be fooling yourself. Judge your progress on how you feel and how you look. Keep doing the weights, increase what your lifting as much as possible and get an intake of protein straight after training. Best way to lose fat is by increasing muscle. Its far easier than shelling pounds and then trying to keep them off and slowly putting them back on.

Cheers mate. Clothes are looser definitely 

I've been swerving the protein drinks to be honest due to the carb content but I also see lads on them in the changing rooms - are they really that beneficial

Got 26lb to go to goal weight according to the scales so still a fair chunk of fat to drop!

[Faulks]

Cheers mate. Clothes are looser definitely 

I've been swerving the protein drinks to be honest due to the carb content but I also see lads on them in the changing rooms - are they really that beneficial

Got 26lb to go to goal weight according to the scales so still a fair chunk of fat to drop!

A recovery drink is as important as the work out IMO..

[hoover]

A recovery drink is as important as the work out IMO..

in laymans terms and in the grand scheme of weight loss, why? I am not challenging your opinion, I am totally clueless

[Havoc]

Dont worry about the scales at all. I set out three months ago to gain weight. I'm 6'4'' and 15 stone, but straight away I lost 5 or 6 pounds and have slowly got back where I was. However at the same weight, I look totally different and am in much better shape.

If you concentrate on the scales you'll just be fooling yourself. Judge your progress on how you feel and how you look. Keep doing the weights, increase what your lifting as much as possible and get an intake of protein straight after training. Best way to lose fat is by increasing muscle. Its far easier than shelling pounds and then trying to keep them off and slowly putting them back on.

That would have been water weight and glycogen depletion. That typically happens at the start of any new routine.

Good advise as well. Agreed, chuck the scales away they are useless.

[Faulks]

in laymans terms and in the grand scheme of weight loss, why? I am not challenging your opinion, I am totally clueless

It puts vital proteins and carbs (good ones) back into your body what it is screaming out for after you've damaged (which you do) it in the gym.

Your muscle fibres need certain carbs and proteins and a recovery drink will provide all these things. Thats why all athletes have them.

Helps you repair quicker and aids your aches and pains..

If your just dieting and not going the gym then probably not recommended 

[hoover]

It puts vital proteins and carbs (good ones) back into your body what it is screaming out for after you've damaged (which you do) it in the gym.

Your muscle fibres need certain carbs and proteins and a recovery drink will provide all these things. Thats why all athletes have them.

Helps you repair quicker and aids your aches and pains..

If your just dieting and not going the gym then probably not recommended 

I am going to the gym, Thai boxing and sparring, is a recovery drink a no brainer?

[jimjack]

I am going to the gym, Thai boxing and sparring, is a recovery drink a no brainer?

I'll be honest mate, ive been going to the gym for years, always been in decent nick really and have never had a recovery drink (other than water). Most of the blokes I see with them in the changing room seem to have a gut on em and wear them silly baggy keks.
That said I know i'm in the minority of serious trainers, ive just never felt the need. I'm not training for the olympics, therefore not that important.

[hoover]

I'll be honest mate, ive been going to the gym for years, always been in decent nick really and have never had a recovery drink (other than water). Most of the blokes I see with them in the changing room seem to have a gut on em and wear them silly baggy keks.
That said I know i'm in the minority of serious trainers, ive just never felt the need. I'm not training for the olympics, therefore not that important.

If I am honest that would be my default opinion, I am an old dog happy to be taught new tricks though!

[Havoc]

I am going to the gym, Thai boxing and sparring, is a recovery drink a no brainer?

Ultimately you can out train or supplement a bad nutritional.

Supplements help you reach your gao. They are an fast effective way to deliver maximum nutrion in a lowe calorie enviroment.

I take a recovery drink as soon as i stop training. The fast acting carbs and proteins will stop the body from breaking down muscle tissue for extra energy.

It is vital to replace your glyclogen stores after an intense workout otherwise your muscle wont grow properly.

[Faulks]

I am going to the gym, Thai boxing and sparring, is a recovery drink a no brainer?

I would personally though im not an expert by any means..

KK would give you a more 'professional' answer.

I can tell the difference if i don't do recovery drinks for a week

[Platty]

I would personally though im not an expert by any means..

KK would give you a more 'professional' answer.

I can tell the difference if i don't do recovery drinks for a week

are these recovery drinks sun bed friendly?

[Faulks]

are these recovery drinks sun bed friendly?

  Sunbeds are good for you, don't believe the hype

[mooreman]

Yeah I think a good post workout drink is vital. I'm using an all in one at the moment, Protein, Carbs and Glutemyne. As oppossed to normal protein which i was using. It'll hopefully give me a bit of a boost and and add a couple kilos in the right area.

Anyone trying to lose weight, adding muscle is the best way to achieve this, counting carbs and wieghing daily isnt a long term plan that will work. And a good supplement drink defintely helps alot. It will also stop you craving the extra food your body needs from a bad source!

I was talking to a nutritionist last week, and he was telling me that a mars bar directly after training is great too, sounds contradictory but your body literally absorbs every bit of Carb directly after a session, as opposed to storing the energy like it would at any other point in the day.

Nice way to get a chocolate fix